Banded on the 15th..and I'm in SO much PAIN

[Jenny W 0]

It's amazing what a difference 24 hours can make. After my visit to G.P., finding this forum (which answered a lot of my queries), and talking to the dietitian (who said I could start mushy solids), I'm feeling less pain and much more positive.

I haven't had an operation before, so that's probably why the pain was a bit of a shock. :rolleyes The hunger (and resulting lethargy) is better now I have started on solids.

So, anyone who's banding is coming up, take heart. Yesterday I wanted to rip it out, today I'm happy it's there!!!:eek:

[Wishes4444 2]

Hi Jenny,

Glad you are feeling better! I go for my pre-op today and then get banded Nov 6th. Not as worried about the pain as I am about just waking back up...

[cQQlgirl 0]

It's amazing what a difference 24 hours can make. After my visit to G.P., finding this forum (which answered a lot of my queries), and talking to the dietitian (who said I could start mushy solids), I'm feeling less pain and much more positive.

I haven't had an operation before, so that's probably why the pain was a bit of a shock. :rolleyes The hunger (and resulting lethargy) is better now I have started on solids.

So, anyone who's banding is coming up, take heart. Yesterday I wanted to rip it out, today I'm happy it's there!!!

When were you banded?

[nygirl 0]

I won't be banded until 11/13/07. I am extremely nervous and excited at the same time. I have 150-160 lbs to lose and hope the Lap Band can help me get there. I have screwed up so many diets that I get scared I could screw this up too.

[Topdownbug 0]

I agree with you Dozy - after only losing 18 pounds I already feel like a new person. It's been 10 days since my surgery and today I barely even realize I had surgery. I'm getting hungry but tomorrow I think at my first post-op appointment I'm going to get approval to have mushies.

Can't wait !

[ms.diva 0]

Top down bug. 18 pounds in 10 days??Wow, that's great. My surgery was on the 16th and I have lost 10 pounds but I cant wait to lose the remaining 80. I feel great and except for the gas pain a first few days. I feel fine. I am praying to God for no complications. I am still on liquids though. I can't wait till next week so I can start my mushies....

[restmgr985 0]

I was banded on the 10th. everything has been fine since surgery, i had 2 days worth of pain pills to take and didnt even take all of them. only thing i had was some soreness, felt like i did a bunch of situps

[Jenny W 0]

I was banded on the 19th, so a week ago!

[scurrr 0]

I had severe pain, especially my port site and back for about 1 1/2 weeks. I was banded 8/31/07 and my port site is still tender.

[Jenny W 0]

Hi Ann,

I meant to reply earlier and thank you for your message. You'll be fine, try not to worry. I'm about 11 days post surgery now and feel almost normal apart from a little sore at port site.

I still feel like I can eat perhaps more than I should, although not nearly as much as I used to, but of course I haven't had a fill yet.

I'm in Australia. Where are you?

Jenny:)

[Wishes4444 2]

Hi Jenny,

I am in NY on Long Island. I have one week till surgery, just wish it would hurry up and get here!

So glad to hear you are feeling well! How are the mushies going? I am wondering if I will be afraid to eat...

Best Wishes

[judybellyband 6]

The biggest surprice ever was that even though my surgery was over 2 hours where Dr. Voellinger had to "dig-out" my 42 month old Vanguard band & port that had failed and replace it with a new AP-s band & 2nd location for a new low-profile port, I NEVER had to take the 1st pain meds. I have the most gentle surgeon in the world....I know it's hard to believe but it's true.

[txlap 0]

I was banded just 5 days ago and left the hospital with no pain medicine and have taken childrens advil for discomfort.

[Jenny W 0]

Hi Ann,

Mushies are fine - heaps better than just fluids. But I still think I'm able to eat more than I should - I haven't seen much weight loss yet. I was wary of eating at the beginning, but hunger and habit took over!

You'll be glad to get the op behind you I'm sure.

I haven't visited Long Island, but did NYC to LA by coach in 2000 - really good! My favourites - NYC, Bryce Canyon and Mt Rushmore. Want to come back one day!

Thinking of you as you get closer to band date!

Jenny

[Wishes4444 2]

Hi Jenny,

Wow you have seen more here in the states then I have! Someday when I get move around easily I would love to do a road trip across country. First need to lose this weight then need to have both knees replaced...THEN I will be able to do that. We have been to CA a few times and pretty much everywhere on the east coast. When we do travel far we LOVE the Caribbean, I just love to snorkel. We would also love to visit Australia, but sorry that Steve Irwin is gone. I would have LOVED to see him!

Do you measure what you eat? Do you know about how many ounces you are able to eat? I have been told that at most I will be able to eat is 3 oz. per meal if I am lucky. I am going to stick to that even if I feel I can eat more. I figure if I put myself through all this then I better stick to it and lose a LOT of weight!

Glad to hear you are doing well, I am sure then pounds will start droping soon! When is your next DR appointment?

Best Wishes,