June 2007 Bandsters

[Suzzzie. 3]

Stef - NGs aren't all that bad. Of course I've never HAD one! I've dropped a few on patients... The human body is so awesome... its fun to put tubes and stuff in people. Haha. Yeah, I was born to be a nurse! - And your Grandfather looks AMAZING!! I have patients in there 50s who don't look that good!!! He is so cute! I work Oncology, so he is definitly in my prayers! Cancer, chemo, radiation.. none of it is easy, and he sounds like he is just taking it all in stride. Wow. He's just inspirational!!

NSAIDS - When I talked to my NP at my post-op appointment and I mentioned some pain she told me an occational Ibuprofen wouldn't hurt, and since they are small they will go right through the band fine. She did tell me to not take it everyday or anything... but still. Now I wonder if I'm doing damage when I take it? Ibuprofen is teh ONLY thing that halps whenI get a headache or backache. Boo.

Bracelets - I'd looked into getting one before IW as banded. There really are some pretty ones out there! I'm not a big jewelry wearer, and I'd hate to have people ask whats up with it. Lol. Since no one at work or in my family knows about the surgery... I dunno. I should definitly think about it again. I'd much rather have everyone know than have a medical professional NOT know and mess it up!!!!

[insubordination 0]

Suzzie, congratulations. 48 pounds is amazing. You must be feeling as though a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Am proud of you.

[blugini59 0]

I have a question for any one: I am experiencing pain in my stomach. I can no longer lay on my side and I have been back on liquids since this begas about 4 days ago. I feel terrible and have a pain in my back too. I'm scared it has slipped, but have no one to consult with. Any advise or suggestions?

[TexasFire 84]

"bracelet" How does all that fit on it? I did not look at the site yet, but it looks like a lot. I never thougth to get one, but after Dawn's experience, I might just do it now!!

It depends on where you get your Bracelet and which one you select. I got mine from Medical Alert Bracelets, stylish beaded and traditional medical alert jewelry by Creative Medical ID - Home and chose one of the mens bracelets. (Medical Alert Bracelets, stylish beaded and traditional medical alert jewelry by Creative Medical ID - Black & Silver Mens Set)

I liked the band on this one, but wasn't absolutely CRAZY about it. I am a beader, so I made several more in different patterns and colors, with charms and without, to change out with the tag.

[scgirl81 0]

blugini59 - I am not sure what a slip would feel like, but I would definitely consolt your doctor to make sure.

[o2bthin 0]

Suzzz....15 POUNDS!!!! Wow, that's awesome!

[toniteach 0]

DId ya'll check out my Ticker?!?!?! It moved!! Lol. Thats right, it went frmo 33 lost to 48 lost! I lost 15.something in one month!! I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!

Way to go, Suzzzie!!!! That's a FANTASTIC accomplishment! :clap2:

~Toni

[TexasFire 84]

SUZZZIE - THAT IS AMAZING!

[sjrgilman 0]

Dawn, Wow what an episode I've been away and just read of your bad experience. I'm glad your ok. I had a similar experience but without the pain in Julu I tried riding a bike on a hot day and got dehydrayed my potassium level bottomed out and I thought of death too. It's a scary experiece and I'm so glad your ok Keep hydrated is my new motto. Good Luck to you.

Sheila

[insubordination 0]

I have a question for any one: I am experiencing pain in my stomach. I can no longer lay on my side and I have been back on liquids since this begas about 4 days ago. I feel terrible and have a pain in my back too. I'm scared it has slipped, but have no one to consult with. Any advise or suggestions?

I haven't anything like it but if it's lasted for a few days, then there is a problem that needs attending to. The only recourse is to call the dr and get an X-ray/barium swallow to check everything is OK. Slippage is rare but maybe do a search on the threads on the board and see if anyone has described anything similar. I'm hope you'll be OK. Please check back and let us know.

[bcrazy7 0]

I saw this info posted early in the summer and wondered what it was, also! When I learned what an NG tube was, the "visual" of it scared the hell out of me and I ordered my bracelet! Not much freaks me out at all, but the thought of me being out of it and knowing what could happen if someone put one of those in me without knowing about my band scares the bujeezees out of me!

(Wow, that was a major confusing run-on sentence...sorry!) :omg:

What could it do?

[Suzzzie. 3]

(Bragging again... so sorry, I know it gets annoying!)

Hung out with a friend today (was gonna go to the zoo and a corn maze, but the all day rain killed that idea.) Well, I ended up wanting to try on some more clothes from my closet (more stuff that still has tags, lol!) and stuff FITS! Its was so nice! We ended up just going to my AUnts Home Interiors party and had a great time. 2 of my Aunts and one cousin was tehre and they all 3 just gushed about how I look like I"ve lost weight! They wanted to know what I was doing and how much I've lost. It was so nice to hear these things from people who don't know I"ve had surgery, it just feels more sincere and genuine. I dunno. I was happy!! As far as what I told them - the truth, without details. I told them I was watching what I was eating, trying to make better choices and exercising.

OK, TOMORROW I plan on going hiking... IF the weather holds out! If not. I'll definitly have to hit the gym... haven't exercised since WEDNESDAY!

[joeygirl 0]

Did everyone leave and not tell me.

Where is everyone?

[nvalicia 0]

I have a question for all of you who have had fills. I just got my first one a month ago because my port needed to be fixed. When I went for my follow up after surgery last week I asked the doctor how much he put in and he said "probably 1 cc". I will have to call the office and see what size band I have and exactly how much it is filled. My question is normally I think I can eat more than all of you say you eat. Now when I work out I feel hungry all day, like nothing will satify me. Does anyone else have that issue?

[joeygirl 0]

I have the same problem, and I have had 4 fills. I think I have over 6cc in a 10 cc band.

I still don't feel any restrictions, and am hungry a lot.

I have lost 30 lbs. but it is mostly from all the exercising and watching what I eat.

When this band finally kicks in, I will be so glad.

Don't get too upset so soon. If you only have 1cc,you have a long way to go.

It seems like some people are just way more sensative than others.