Newly Banded

elm65 · February 28, 2007

Hello All,

I was banded on 02/23/2007 by Dr. Amson in Victoria, BC. I have very little pain, but I like to sleep on my side which is not too comfortable yet. I'm starting to feel hungry and this is frustrating. I know that this is only a short phase but it seems like forever right now. Any advice is much appreciated!

Erin

sw:230

cw:220

gw:140

shutuplena · February 28, 2007

Congratulations! Don't worry so much about the hunger, it's normal. It'll take a couple of fills before you really feel a difference, so don't get discouraged. I thought I wouldn't be able to sleep on my side, but after the first couple of weeks it was fine. Now I can even lay on my stomach! You'll be fine...keep us posted.

Kat817 · February 28, 2007

Keep a bottle of Water with you at all times to sip on (not when you are eating of course)...it gives you something to do with your hands rather than snacking....and the water fills you a little. Just remember that this time is the most difficult, and you ARE doing it!!! You ARE getting there---soon you can start the fill process, and it will ease up. Staying busy helped me, as did doing things that require my hands so I couldn't eat!!!

As for sleeping on your side, just try it, and if you can great!!! If not---give it a day or so, then try again....you might try a pillow under your belly (if you have a belly like mine it helps) for support. I have no problems now sleeping on my side, even on my belly, but it took awhile.

You are in what they refer to around here as Bandster Hell, you have a band in place, with no fill, and liquid diet....it is hard, but we all survived it, and so will you!!! It is of the utmost importance that you follow the Dr.'s orders as you recover, the band is setting into place, and you don't want to risk that. Just hang tight, it will pass....and soon you will hardly remember it!

Welcome to bandland, and also to LBT, we are glad to have you here!!!

Kat

elm65 · February 28, 2007

Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot right now!

Erin

Dagonzal · March 5, 2007

I was banded on the 28th and the hunger is getting to me too. I'm scared to eat very much at a time but it's hard to remember to take little sips. I'm sticking with the liquids, but I'm leaning toward the thicker ones. It will be worth it though! If it was easy, then we wouldn't be near as proud when all is said and done!