aaamom 0 Posted July 15, 2006 Tylenol PM Golden vanilla.< /span> Z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z. HOLD UP HOLD UP.............is there really such a thing???????? It sounds yummy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
em1125 0 Posted July 15, 2006 I'm not banded yet, but I suffer with severe chronic hip pain and lower back pain when I'm about to fall asleep. I have to take AMBIEN to help me fall asleep and not wake during the night. If I don't take AMBIEN, I would be up most of the night. It's great and it's safe. Your PCP would have to prescribe the medication. If all else fails, try it. It gives me a solid 7 hours sleep. Feel better. Em Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wavydaby 1 Posted July 15, 2006 Isnt Ambien the stuff that is making people wake up in the middle of the night and eat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
em1125 0 Posted July 15, 2006 Is that true? I never heard that. Thank God I'm not doing that. That's the last thing I need to do. lol em Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bettina 0 Posted July 15, 2006 yup...ambien makes you eat ......sleep-eating...ugh the thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marlluvia 1 Posted July 15, 2006 Hey Funny, I was banded on July 11, so right behind you. I know what you mean when you talk about uncomfortable feeling. I didn't sleep the first two nights, but did sleep good on the 3rd night. I took some Tylenol before bed and I think this seemed to work. I get gas pains worse than anything else. How long do these last? Gas pains that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyDuddies 6 Posted July 15, 2006 I feel really good tonight. I am hoping that sleep will come easily. I appreciate all of the advice. As weird as this may sound, I am not a drug person. Give me a bottle of scotch and I am good. :eek: But I HATE taking drugs for pain or for sleep. the only reason I took the pain shot and the sleeping pill in Mexico was becuase I knew that I needed some rest before the flight or they would not let me leave. I am the kind that tries to do everything naturally before going the medical route. Hence my waiting on getting the band and researching for a year. LOL I am sure that tonight will be easier, and every night after progressively. Hi sherri!!! I am good. I have been around. You might not have caught my posts. I am glad to hear you are doing well. Marlluvia, congratz on the band!! We are going to see big changes soon! Mini me. I missed you. Thanks for thinking of me girl. Hugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzilo 0 Posted July 15, 2006 Sherri, Funny, Did you guys both get the same band? Do you think that that's the same one I'll get? Hey, check it out- that butterfly's made it halfway down the ticker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyDuddies 6 Posted July 15, 2006 I don't know what kind of band Sherri got. I got the inamed VG 10cc band. But I am a lot bigger than sherri. So she might have gotten the small one. I don't know if that makes a difference. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzilo 0 Posted July 15, 2006 I just realized i hijacked your thread. My apologies! Just anxious and curious about what's gonna happen. Sorry! Hope you slept again last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dody 0 Posted July 15, 2006 I know exactly the uncomfortable pain you are talking about!! I will still get that exact pain if I let myself get too hungry or if I over eat. I have had my band for 5 1/2 years and I still hate that feeling!! I love my band though and wouldn't trade it for anything! Sometimes I will take a couple of motrin to help and it usually does. It will ease up soon, I promise and maybe you won't have that feeling anymore like I do. Most people say they don't after a week or so. Good Luck I take ibuprofen (motrin) now for arthritis and was told by my surgeon no more after surgery. Does it bother you at all taking the Motrin? I hate thinking I have to give it up, but he said definitely I would along with carbonated beverages. Your answer is appreciated. Dody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anaed2 0 Posted July 15, 2006 Congratulations on your new band FunnyDuddies. I was banded the day after you were. Sorry you had such a hard time getting a good sleep, but it sounds like things are improving for you now in that respect:) BTW, I love the Soup from your Soup train! Marlluvia, I had gas pains really badly on days 3 and 4, then my mother suggested drinking a glass of Water with half a teaspoon of bicarbonate soda in it to dissolve the gas. I did that this morning (day 5) and haven't been nearly as uncomfortable today (either the gas was moving anyway, or the old wives thing really works)! Deana. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
