JULY 2013 BAND BUDDIES

[sdimango 5]

Hello everyone. I was banded on July 1st. I am finally feeling like my old self again. I was wondering when everyone's doctor said they can exercise again? I have gone on walks everyday, but would like to do more.

[Karen WS 78]

Hi sprinkle!!!! Yes, I was definitely hungry! I can tell the difference between hunger and gas as of today. I call the nutritionist and to her I was so hungry I felt dizzy and nausea. She told me to eat a couple of ounces of mashed potatoes that have been thinned with milk . I did and those were the best mashed potatoes I ever ate!!!!! I could only eat about an ounce though.

Yes I am so happy to get the staples out, I am definitely healing and my stomach itches!!!!!!

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Banded July 1:) and back to normal work and sicial life just eating way less n loving it

[BklynPenny 51]

This one has me the most concerned. It is the least painful of the bunch but there is a deeper "seam" on it. And it is not all that deep - I've cut myself deeper and been fine. I'm just obsessing.

Love the thigh tat.... mine is yellow like that too

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[alexander 4]

Also sorry for the tmi but I haven't had a bm since the morning of my surgery. I have take milk of magnesia 3 days in a row and no result. Any suggestions on what else I could be taking?

I would do a fleet Enema!!! You'll feel so much better;) you don't want to go longer then 3-4 days without a bowl movement

[Karen WS 78]

Anyone else feeling a pressure like pain at their port site? Or at least I think it is the port I am feeling.

[sprinkle715 87]

http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/what-eat-before-during-after-exercise

Good article about diet and exercise!!

[aviva1979 375]

Anyone else feeling a pressure like pain at their port site? Or at least I think it is the port I am feeling.

Feeling something akin to a pulled muscle where i believe the port is. Currently most painful part of healing for me.

[aviva1979 375]

Trying activated charcoal for gas. Gas-x hasn't helped me. Walking helps some but not entirely. Hopefully this moves a bit of the gas in my cavity outta my life!

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

Trying activated charcoal for gas. Gas-x hasn't helped me. Walking helps some but not entirely. Hopefully this moves a bit of the gas in my cavity outta my life!

If that helps, for the love of god, please post. I still feel like I am being stabbed from the gas....

Sadly, since I was banded in Mexico, I feel like I am on my own. I found a diet program for lapband patients online and I think it will work the best. I am beyond hungry, as you all know from hearing me piss and moan. I am sick and tired of broth and Popsicles.

For those who care, this will be the dietary plan I am going to follow

http://www.longviewregional.com/weightloss/Documents/LapBandPostOpDietMealPlan.pdf

[nachae2005 21]

Thanks! I spoke to the nurse at my surgeon's practice and she said it was fine to remove them since they were starting to itch... But i wish I'd seen your post before I did. There is a slight opening in my skin

You can buy steri strips at most pharmacies. If the skin is still moist, not dry and healing on the exposed edges, you can steri strip it back closed tight and see if will heal smoothly. Even if it's kind of dry I would try it just to keep in closed and covered so it doesn't get infected.

I had glue but it stayed coming off after my first shower, and 2 of my incisions were a little bit open. I put new steri strips on per the Dr office and am letting them fall off on their own.

[aviva1979 375]

I will def report back! First hour or two after taking it was just rumbles. Starting to pass gas now. Unsure if it is related.

Did you have a pre surgery diet? I think that is what is helping me now - knowing I've already made it almost 3 weeks on liquids. You can do this! It's tough but will be so worth it!

[aviva1979 375]

You can buy steri strips at most pharmacies. If the skin is still moist' date=' not dry and healing on the exposed edges, you can steri strip it back closed tight and see if will heal smoothly. Even if it's kind of dry I would try it just to keep in closed and covered so it doesn't get infected.

I had glue but it stayed coming off after my first shower, and 2 of my incisions were a little bit open. I put new steri strips on per the Dr office and am letting them fall off on their own.[/quote']

Thanks! The air seems to be doing them a lot

Of good actually. I will check the pharmacy tho.

[marieh 18]

I forgot you started a new thread.

Hi everyone banded 7-11 too.

I finally had a nm but it didnt feel like enough. I felt blah today, still a few gas pains.

I concerned that I'm not eating enough, I'm not very hungry. I've mostly had Jello and propel. I'm on full liquids per my doc, i can't get into the broth.

How often are some of you eating and drinking?

Are any of you on yogurt or is that a soft food?

Has anyone tried the healthy choice Greek frozen yogurt?

[aviva1979 375]

I'm not on yogurt yet but I think I can in a week or

two. I love chicken broth - even before all of this. I particularly love manishevitz brand. I am drinking my Protein Drinks basically all day. I used to gulp and have been careful to sip now but it take forever.