HI! Newbie from TEXAS

pachryjo · March 22, 2008

Hi! I've wanted to find a site where I can make friends and talk about Lap Band issues and hopefully this is the site.

I was banded four days ago on the 18th. I'm doing well I think, but still have considerable pain in my chest when I breathe deeply and I suppose that it's just the CO2 in my body still. I had the Lap Band procedure because I have severe reflux called Barrett's Esophogus and my surgeon thought that Lap Band would be the answer to my prayers. (And I would lose weight in the process which would be a bonus!) I have about 70 lbs. to lose. I've lost 4-5 so far and have had nothing to eat but broth, juice, popcicles, Jello. I've also added Protein shake made with skim milk and added part of a banana liguified. Seem to do okay with it. I just still have tightness in my chest issues and still just feel a strain in that entire area.

I would love to hear how others are doing and see if my experiences are similar. I don't know when I will have the fill. That's not even been discussed yet.

Take care,

losingjusme · March 23, 2008

hi

welcome to LBT.

mail mom · March 23, 2008

Hi there I got bandded on the 19th I am having trouble breathing in deep still and the tightness in your chest is the gas try gas x strip from Walmart. Hope you are doing well

Hoop79088 · March 25, 2008

You are from Texas? Where in Texas? I am up in the Panhandle, between Amarillo and Lubbock.

pachryjo · March 27, 2008

Thanks for the welcome....I've not been on recently because I've been having a little bit of difficulty...better now though.

I'm in the DFW Metroplex area....

pachryjo · March 27, 2008

I live in Arlington, near Dallas. How are things going for you? I'm home from work today..I had a rough night and another rough day on Monday. I've only returned to work 1/2 day. Hopefully will be able to go tomorrow.

Hoop79088 · March 28, 2008

I'm not banded until May 9. I have a ways to go. I'm so ready to get it done, it seems like an eternity!

Alsobrook71 · March 28, 2008

I remember the pain. It helped me to get up and walk around so it could leave my lungs. Once I started doing that the pain left within a day or so. Good luck!

Tkingston · March 28, 2008

Hey fellow Texans. I am from the Panhandle also. I was banded on March 13 and have already lost 25 lbs. The gas was not a problem with me. But I was warned to WALK, Walk and more walking. This helps releave the gas pains and though it seems hard move your arms around. I am loving the band:smile:

karenintx · March 28, 2008

I was banded on Monday, March 24th and the tightness in my chest is easing a little. I actually ate a small baked potatoe (no skin) - with a small amount of grated cheese (low fat). It went down really well and was finally something that filled me up!!

I am in Central Texas - Waco area.

Hope you are doing ok.

ThinMinnie · March 28, 2008

I was banded on Monday, March 24th and the tightness in my chest is easing a little. I actually ate a small baked potatoe (no skin) - with a small amount of grated cheese (low fat). It went down really well and was finally something that filled me up!!
I am in Central Texas - Waco area.

Hope you are doing ok.

I am not far from you. Who did your band? I am be banded on 4/2/08 in Temple at S&W.