August Band Crew!!!!!

[wavydaby 1]

Wooohooo! I am in band land!

The only incision that hurts me is the top one, that is where Dr B did most of the "digging" around and put the port.

I havent taken a pain pill today, I may see about just dropping the prescription pain and going to liquid tylenol

How's everyone else doing?

[Scribby 0]

I was given Lortab liquid, hydrocodone and oxycodone. The gas pains were so bad in my shoulder for a week I had to take something every two hours. They have since gotten better in the last couple days. I could shower right away too even though I had steristrips. He said they would come off when they wanted to. My scars look great. The large one for the port was a little larger then expected but it still is awesome.

Good job guys!

[mstrish 0]

I'm So Confused How To Use This Thread And How To Find Who's Online Now, So I Can Ask Questions?? I'm Not Much Of A Computer Guru. I'm Having My Band 8/28...does Anyone Drink Wine While On The liquids? ?

[faybie 0]

...does Anyone Drink Wine While On The Liquids??

That's a great question. I was wondering that myself....

[Josette 2]

I haven't had alcohol since three weeks before surgery. Too many calories!

[wavydaby 1]

I wouldnt mix wine with painkillers. Could make you nauseous.

I'd wait until you got to the mushy stage, so you have solid food to try to absorb alcohol.

Plus, its awfully loaded with calories, and can make you retain Water.< /p>

[lisah25 3]

ha ha jynx! :biggrin1: you owe me an um...... slim fast!

LOL-do ya want strawberry or chocolate? ! :heh:

[faybie 0]

LOL-do ya want strawberry or chocolate? ! :heh:

tee hee, honestly I have yet to try either. I don't like chocolate much, however my experience with diet food is that chocolate always tastes better than strawberry. I bought a package of both for my liquids stage, so I will know very soon.

[lisah25 3]

I start my all liquids this evening. Not looking forward to it, but I know I can do it. I think...

[Caroline 0]

OK - here is the skinny, met with the personal trainer, she explained to me that if all I keep moving, the skin will contract as my fat cells contract. So, although I'm tired, she had me to some weights and about 1/2 of reps and leg muscle training, no stomach muscles yet. I hurt, and now I'm going to take a nap. That big ball thing is going to kill me though:confused:

Caroline

banded 8/2/06

Dr. Ashley Vernon

Brigham & Womans.. Bos

[RLittman 4]

Faybie,

My ticker is current as of today. I lost 7 pounds pre-op, and have lost 14 pounds since band placement on August 2nd.

Wow guys thank you so much for all of the updates. I do so much better in situations knowing what to expect whether good or bad.

I am keeping a running log of items and things that each of you used that helped you and it has been great, so I will be very prepared.

Robin,

Is your ticker current? I am very interested in seeing how you are doing since banding as it seems we have similar numbers. :biggrin1:

Congrats to everyone who has been banded so far this month!

[trizzy 0]

Hey guys! Well, tomorrow I start my one week of liquids before my surgery. I am hopeful I can do it; and have stocked up on Unjury and Slimfast Optima! Tonight I am going out to the Olive Garden and eating so much bread and Pasta it will be sickening---and then my friends and I are going out to say goodbye to an old and dear friend---BEER! :biggrin1: I can't believe I will no longer be able to drink my beloved Coors Light and my adored Diet Coke. :Cry: I am sure, however, that I will find a new and better drink in about a month! Cheers to all of us!

[libra 13]

I'm still vomiting, which is really painful. It's weird, my mouth fills with saliva, which I can't swallow,then I get nauseous, then I start heaving. I need to suck on ice chips to make it stop. And other than being really tired and the occasional gas pain, I'm not feeling badly. I just really want this nausea to go.

[GE Mom 0]

I think you should let your doctor know you're having this problem.

[wavydaby 1]

Have you called the Dr, Libra? Mine gave me some anti nausea meds, an ear patch and a phenegrin suppository. I havent had to use the phenegrin suppository, THANK GOD. But the eat patch is keeping me from being nausiated.

I am not feeling hungry, but i am making my self drink protien shakes and the occasional broth or creamy Soup with no chunks of stuff.

If I drink too fast I feel uncomfortable, but otherwise, Im doing ok.