May 2007 Banders

[crabcake 0]

I WAS BANDED ON MONDAY AND DOING REALLY GOOD I JUST CAN'T SEEN TO GET THE SORENESS OUT. I WALK I DO EVERTHING THEY HAVE TOLD ME TO DO. IT IS EVEN HARD FOR ME TO SIT. IT IS ONLY IN ONE SPOT THE INCISION AREA WHERE MY PORT IS. I AM SCARED TO DEATH THAT I AM GOING TO PULL SOMETHING LOSE WHEN I GET UP FROM A LAYING POSITION. DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO HELP GET THIS SORENESS OUT. I AM SUPPOSE TO GO BACK TO WORK ON TUES AND I AM WORRIED THAT I WON'T BE ABLE TO.

THANKS, AMANDA

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the heating pad really helped me w/ that. have you tried it?

[PghMomof3 0]

the heating pad really helped me w/ that. have you tried it?

The heating pad was a life-saver for me, too! I'd get into a comfortable position and just lie there with the heating pad!

amy

[METALBAND 0]

Hello A May zing people,

I want to shout out to all 9 others that are getting banded with me on Monday!!! Are you all as anxious as I am. I just want it to be over!!!

Good Luck to all!!!

[healthny 0]

thanks crabcake - but I was wondering just about liquid -- anyone say anything about how many oz.s at a time ??? over what amout of time ?? I too have the 64 oz. total liquid and it is difficult to say the least to get it all ... Honestly, I am not even thinking abourt eating or real food at this point -- I am literally taking it one day at a time -- trying to get through this full liquid phase (2 weeks -- Good God I never did more than a day of liquid in my life) on Sunday I am plannning to think of my next 2 week phase -- blended YIPPEY !! (Can you tell my program does gastric bypasses too, I think thats the reason for the "diet" -- I really can't complain the weight is coming off --- so, what do you think about the liquid how much at a sitting (app) ??? thanks

[samiam 0]

I'm pretty sure that the crushing of the meds is directly related to having them either: 1) getting stuck or 2) sitting in your pouch and dissolving there - increasing the acidity and chances of ulcer / gastritis. If you have ever swallowed a pill and felt in get lodged--very unpleasant! I'm sure that is something you would want to avoid at all costs.

...just my nursing 2cents'worth!

[susaninnkc 0]

I can't wait until monday is over with. I am down to counting how shakes I have left as of right now 19. I am ready for something different. I asked my dr about the pill crushing and he told me that it is not required but if I don't do well with not crushing them. Then crush away.

[Dutchgrl59 2]

Hello May-folk,

I am on post op day 4 and the most challanging thing is finding a comfortable sleeping place. I don't own a recliner, so without that option I have been rolling up quilts and sleeping on the side of the couch with lots of pillow to support my incisions. About every 3 hours I need to move. Because my head isn't kind of elevated my shoulders have been hurting alot, and thats where that heating pad comes in handy as well as the ice pack. It really does get better day by day. Today is also the first day that my incisions are starting to ITCH. I guess I'm on the mend. How is everybody else doing that had surgery this week?

[eljmom 1]

I can't believe yesterday came and went. I was in PreOp with all kinds of bad thougths in my head, I was uncomfortable and just knew this was all wrong. The Dr.came in and said. "Are you ready?", I immediately answered "Are you?" He assured me he was ready to go, the Anesthetiologies said, "Let's go see the Wizard!". I looked at my DH as they were pushing me out of the room singing "Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Follow the Yellow Brick Road." in that munchkin voise and the next thing I know, I felt foot massagers on my foot. I remember saying, I am going to remember going into the room and I did not even remember getting pushed in the elevator. That Drug Dr. is good.

So, I am home after my 1 night in the hospital, which I always refer to as a spa stay, for those with kids, csections and this was a spa stay to have a night with no kids and nurses at your every call. I feel tight in the chest, which is Gas, but I can handle it so far. I have my GasX and meds for pain as needed (which will be needed). I just need to figure out that Full feeling. I am not drinking much, as I dont know if I am full or sore in the chest. The feeling is so strong. Dr. Cribbins assures me that in a few days, the pain with subside and I will begin to learn Full. That the head and the band will figure it all out, with my help.

So, I have my sugar free juice, SF popsicles (which I am bout to go get for this sore throat issue.. not as bad as I thought it would be though..), broth and even have all the thinks I need for the mushy 5 week phase after the Clear Liquids. I have walked alot today, so I am headed to bed before the kiddos get home with the nanny.

Thanks everyone. Don't any of you personally, but I know that we all read and understand what is being said.

Nothing taste as good as Thin feels, and I am ready to experince some of that thinness stuff.

Those about to head in. Think positive and you really, even with all the thoughts while waiting on the Dr. Drug, dont feel or remember a thing about the procedure. You wake up, droogy and woosy, (I had nausea meds given to me, so I did not experince that at all), feeling like a train hit your chest, but the price for freedom from what we were doing, is worth the feeling. As we say in the Referree world, Keep your Chin up!!

Good Luck to the rest of t MayBansters. Think of all of us out here. I thought of you all while I was waiting on this. It truely was nice to know you were all here. Funny one. When I checked in at the hospital, the admitt lady had her band placed in Nov and said most of the nurses have them too. That was comforting. She used my Dr. partner and said most of the staff at the hospital use them too.

Dr. Cribbins, Plano PHOP Surgical Center. He ROCKED my world and was easy on the eye.

A-MAY-zing we are.

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[cindyluhu 0]

Good luck to today's bandsters, and Monday's bandsters. Thinking of ya.

Cindy

[Direct Hit 0]

Howdy!

12 days and counting ... I'm scheduled for May 30th

Getting nervous, but very excited. The pre-op is killing me ... sooooo much protien and to little carbs!!

Anyone in the Austin Area?? Anyone have Dr. Mario Longoria at SW Bariatrics?

[Willowwind 0]

Gratz you guys! We're rootin for ya!!!:clap2:

[rubylyn 0]

healthny....

I was banded on monday 5/14. I have the same dull ache that you are describing. I talked to my doctor today, he said its from a swollen esophagus and diaphram. Mine kind of feels tight when I take a deep breath and I keep getting the hic-ups rather I'm drinking or not. He said its all normal and should start feeling better as the swelling goes down and your body adjusts to having the band squeezing against it.

I hope that helps and you feel better soon. I know what your going through.

[legster 2]

Thanks for the report, eljmom! Sounds like you are doing well and have the right attitude.

I was banded Monday so this is day 5 I guess. I quit the pain meds late Wednesday and drove myself to Walgreen's and the grocery store this morning. It felt good to get out and was a beautiful day. I sat in the back and sunned my incisions for about 10 minutes this afternoon. Not sure, why, but I just thought that some Vitamin D might do them good. If there were any peepers, you can bet they are cured now! lol

Still on full liquids until at least Monday. I'm looking greatly forward to the mushie stage. Mmm. :-) Guess that's all for now.

Christine

[Willowwind 0]

:clap2: Yay! I'm happy for you guys! I got my band on May 2nd. I wish you nothing but success!:clap2:

[sjmimi 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was really glad to find this site. Lots of experiences and support on here!

I started the lapband process last May (2006). First seminar was in November. Screenings started in December, but were kind of sidelined by the SNOWSTORMS here in Denver. Finished the screenings end of Feb. 2007. Am continuing some really awesome therapy and group sessions at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver - to get to the emotional/mental part of it all.

Had my band surgery a week ago today (May 11). All went great. No bad effects of any kind.

My surgeon is Dr. Michael Snyder, Denver Bariatrics. He and his staff are wonderful, accessible, supportive, thorough. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation.

I'm down 18 lbs. 102 to go. One step at a time!