When does it get better?

[Tomander 614]

I felt "normal" after day three...the only pain I had was in my left shoulder.... hang in there... it will get better!!!

It's early days... a month from now you will look back and it will be a distance memory and a year from now you will be so much lighter !!!!!!

Just take it one day at a time... and remember each person is different... don't compare yourself to others.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I expected nausea because I literally get seasick in my own backyard pool if I float too long, but no nausea for me. Shoulder gas pain was gone after a week.

[DogLover88 16]

Yay! Congrats, so sorry I haven't been on for a while! I got my band tightened on Friday (it's been 6 months since I had most of the Fluid taken out so I'm kind of starting over but excited to have my band filled again!)

Anyways, my nausea lasted a week or 2, they gave me a little pill that I'd stick under my tongue and it helped a ton! I'd suggest calling your dr to let them know.

Gas pains for me lasted almost a week, it's not your new life. Walk as much as you can to get it out, that was probably the worst part of the pains you'll have.

Hang in there! It will get better and you will start loving your band.

When does nausea wear off? I was banded Friday but occasionally feel nausea. Also, when does the gas pain go away? Or is this my new life?

[cccv4 85]

Thanks! What gas med would you recommend? Gas strip helps little to none. Despite having surgery I must say that I am so happy and proud of myself! I think the initial two weeks fast was way worse than any pain I feel now this is almost like a walk through the park! I can't wait until I start seeing the differences. I see small differences like my face going down and also my thighs are not as huge as they were. Last night it was looking in my wrist even seem smaller lol

[kimk1999 450]

I had to do gas-x chewables. The dosage is 1-2. One tablet wouldn't work at all so I had to do 2 for it to work.

[cccv4 85]

Hello everyone I am talking with my autotext to forgive me for any typos. I am so thankful for this forum because it helps me process so many emotions. I consider myself a very strong person and this is the first time I have ever had surgery or have had to recover. Somehow I had a misconception that because I find myself to be strong I would bounce back in no time. Tonight I went with my husband to the pharmacy to get different gas chewables. Before I went I had some egg flower Soup and a little bit of juice. By the time we left to the pharmacy I started feeling very weak when I was walking around the pharmacy I felt very light headed as though I was going to faint. I came home and fell into the bed I feel so weak and I have never felt this way before sometimes I feel that I am letting myself down because I'm supposed to be so strong I don't know what it means to slow down and recover I don't know what it means to be lazy and just rest. I work in education so I am on Spring Break this week but I am starting to wonder if I will be prepared to go back next week. If I feel the way I do now I don't think that I will be able to go back so soon and I might take the full two weeks like my doctor wanted me to. I am dealing with other emotions right now what feeling guilty I am frustrated that I can't clean the whole house on my own I see it cluttery and I am angry that I don't have the energy to clean it all. God bless my husband was working 12 hours every day and is having to prepare his own meals he is so supportive but I can't depend on him to do everything. My sister is here for the last few days taking care of me but tomorrow she goes back to work I can't depend on my dad either because he is facing major health issues. I wish my mom would come over but that is another topic that I won't even touch. I just wish I had someone who would say over and help me out. I am also dealing with guilt because I think to myself that I never would have been in this position had I decided to become healthy. Is it normal to be feeling weak like I am right now? I wonder if it is dehydration I take sips of Water throughout the day but can't go to the water like I use to. Thank you for being there for me family.

[Tomander 614]

Hi

You need to take DEEP breath and slow down... you just had surgery. Your body needs time to heal. The housework can wait... it's not the end of world!!! You had this surgery for you and no one else... you want do the right things now in the beginning so you can be healthy for your family in the future.

Just relax and think about how your life is going to change over the next few months and over the next near. PLEASE don't get stressed out about how your house looks or this or that... stress is not good for the lapband.

For the first couple of weeks (until you have your fill) just listen to your doctor... well always listen to your doctor... follow your menu plan as best you can and look forward to your new life.

If there is a Lapband support group in your area I strongly recommend you go to a meeting... I think you find if VERY helpful. I host 3 coffee groups a month for people that are banded and we had a great time. If you can't get out to a support group maybe your doctor's office can connect you with someone in your area that you can chat with on the phone.

I also have free long distance... if you would like to chat on the phone I'd be happy to call you... I chat with many bandsters in Canada and the US on a regular basis. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

EM: tomander@bell.net

[cccv4 85]

Thank you for caring for me I feel so weak and can't even take a shower without feeling like I'm going to pass out I spoke with my surgeon and he wants to see me today at 1245 I am starting to become concerned and terrified that something may be wrong

[valarie kk 103]

Just wanted to drop in and check on you. Keep us posted on what the doctor says. We are all here for you if you need to talk

[DogLover88 16]

How'd your dr visit go? Hopefully everything is okay, make sure you're getting enough Protein and Water so you stay strong. Consider a Multivitamin just for banded patients as well if you aren't already on one. I know I wasn't ready to go after just 1 week so I'd really recommend taking 2 weeks. Hope you're doing well!

[cccv4 85]

Everyone I am using my autotext once again so forgive me for any typos well my doctors appointment went really well and what I feel today is totally opposite of what I felt the few days ago. My ongoing nausea and dry heaving was caused because the type of narcotics my Dr has me on all it took was a switch of medications and now I am feeling so much better!!! The tape and bandages have totally come off and my incisions are you doing so well. I don't really feel pain or nausea anymore just feel really sore where my port is at and my stomach is starting to become itchy. I am able to keep things down and have been having Soup they had a chicken tortilla soup and I was full after 1 Cup but a few hours later I became hungry again so I had a Protein Shake. Thankfully I've been reading that it is normal to become hungry once the swelling goes down. I don't have problems anymore with gas and anything I eat is processed very well..... Except I seem to be hungry all the time! My surgeon to come I wait and I am now 305 which is 26 pounds less! It feels like I have absolutely no restrictions right now so I am anxiously waiting for a fill.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Cccv4, so glad to hear it! Congratulations on your success so far!

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

i go on my preop may5 anytips besides the great dreamsicle drink? i am worried aboutthe diet as idont want toooooooooo cheat.

[cccv4 85]

The only tips that I have about the liquid diet is that it is literal hell. Sorry but I don't mean to scare you but it is so true it id a big wake up call and puts all of this into perspective I cheated here and there and did not follow exact instructions but lost a good amount of weight before surgery my doctor was very impressed. It is true that the liquid diet prepares you for this journey because it prepared me mentally emotionally and physically for the day of surgery I was not afraid at all and was very calm I felt that the worst had already passed I am almost 2 weeks as of tomorrow in pre op and it doesn't even feel like I ever had surgery I feel absolutely no pain and I can see small restrictions my surgeon said my band is still loose right now but I am getting a fill next week. I can see how the band lets me know when I have had enough to eat. It is really strange but also humbling because it keeps me in check. All in all this was the best decision for me and I'm so thankful that I went through with surgery and did not quit during pre op even though I was tempted to.

Edited April 25, 2014 by cccv4