Newly banded

[caligal 0]

Hi, my name is Teresa, I am from Southern California and just had lapband surgery on Friday, September 07th.

I am new and this is my first time on the boards.

:eek:

[Rachel1972 0]

I'm Getting Banded On The 28th Of This Month... How Long Before I Can Eat Solid Again.

[nitenurse 0]

hi theresa, i'm jemma from boston also newly banded 9/5/07 at BWH by Dr.Ashley Vernon who did a great job.

[mermaidpuppy 0]

Hey there!

I got my band on Friday the 7th too. I'm starting to feel more like a human again today. How are you doing?

[caligal 0]

I am feeling really great. I feel a little tired and will take a nap for awhile. Besieds that I haven't had any vomiting, nausea, nothing; I am really greatful for that.

Hey there!

I got my band on Friday the 7th too. I'm starting to feel more like a human again today. How are you doing?

[caligal 0]

Rachel,

Don't be scared; the procedure takes about 45 min to an hour. I was wheeled into the OR and the anesthesiologist put the mask over my mouth and I was out for the count. Next thing I knew I was in recovery asking for more pain medication. After about 3 hours I was up and walking. Was able to sip a little Water around 6:oop.m. I would encourage that you get up as soon as you are up to it and start walking. This helps get rid of some of the gas and makes you feel better. The next day I discharged and now I feel pretty good. I do have a dull pain where my port is but it is tolerable. So.... DO NOT BE AFRAID. This is something you won't regret.

-Teresa

[IndioGirl55 32]

I'm Getting Banded On The 28th Of This Month... How Long Before I Can Eat Solid Again.

Ask your doctor - Everyone's doctors instructions are different

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi, my name is Teresa, I am from Southern California and just had lapband surgery on Friday, September 07th.

I am new and this is my first time on the boards.

:eek:

Congrats to my So Ca Sis :clap2::clap2:- - Read & Post - this is a great place for support - go and look for Support thread for those banded in Sept..

[caligal 0]

for the great info, I will check out that thread.

Congrats to my So Ca Sis :clap2::clap2:- - Read & Post - this is a great place for support - go and look for Support thread for those banded in Sept..

[juliacleone 1]

Hey Rachel, I am the 28th too, in Mexico how about you?

[DLew 0]

How are you doing. Anything good or bad to share?

[caligal 0]

Well, it is 5 days out and I feel fairly well. There is a problem with port pain but it's new and I'm sure it will go away. I just need not to bend down and to take it easy. Another thing is that I HAVEN'T had a bowel movement. I bought "Benefiber" (have been taking it for 2 days, in my water) like the surgeon's nutritionist said but nothing is happening. My stomach is soooooo bloated out! It's worse than before the surgery. But like I always say.....I'ts all temporary.

Besides that I wouldn't change this for the world.

-Teresa :clap2::clap2::clap2:

How are you doing. Anything good or bad to share?

[kyangel 0]

Another thing is that I HAVEN'T had a bowel movement. I bought "Benefiber" (have been taking it for 2 days, in my water)

Can you have milk of mag?

[caligal 0]

I'm not sure if I can or not. This bloating has GOT to GO!!!

[IndioGirl55 32]

Well, it is 5 days out and I feel fairly well. There is a problem with port pain but it's new and I'm sure it will go away. I just need not to bend down and to take it easy. Another thing is that I HAVEN'T had a bowel movement. I bought "Benefiber" (have been taking it for 2 days, in my water) like the surgeon's nutritionist said but nothing is happening. My stomach is soooooo bloated out! It's worse than before the surgery. But like I always say.....I'ts all temporary.

Besides that I wouldn't change this for the world.

-Teresa :clap2::clap2::clap2:

Teresa - The port pain will be with you for a bit - we all had it - as far as the consipation - I have never had the problem - I was opposite and had the runs for the first 2 weeks and even now am regular - but I make sure i have some fat in my diet - that may be your problem - I don't know what you are eating but increase your fats and this may help too.