pachryjo 0 Posted 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, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingjusme 12 Posted March 23, 2008 hi welcome to LBT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mail mom 0 Posted 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoop79088 1 Posted March 25, 2008 You are from Texas? Where in Texas? I am up in the Panhandle, between Amarillo and Lubbock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pachryjo 0 Posted 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.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pachryjo 0 Posted 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoop79088 1 Posted 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alsobrook71 0 Posted 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkingston 0 Posted 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: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenintx 0 Posted 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinMinnie 0 Posted 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenintx 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Banded by Dr. Moffat/Dr. Sims - Providence Hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites