New Bander

triciag · May 10, 2008

:eek:Hi. I just received by my band a week and a half ago. I feel really good today but the last week and a half have been tough. Physically, my only pain is the port site. Very normal I am told. Psycologically, I went through some tough times. I wanted to take it out. Also, very normal I am told. Now, I am adding back in food and feeling much better. Hang in there to all who may feel the same. Things will get better! I think I need my band tightened when I go for my check-up because I am not as full as I was told. I am losing weight though but I think I have the ability to eat more than I should. Best of luck to all out there who are going through this. I hope you have a lot of support at home because that is essential. No one should do this alone. It is very hard. Not a miracle cure, just a tool and you need the support. Make sure you have the best doctors who have done hundreds of these. I am blessed to live near Boston and have the best in the world right at my finger tips. Be well, and peace!

kathystrick · May 10, 2008

Hi and welcome to LBT! Did you have any fill at surgery time? If not, any restriction you felt after surgery will diminish as you heal and the swelling goes down. Just let your doctor know you are feeling hungry when you go in for that check-up. It sounds like you are doing well dealing with "bander hell". Keep up the good work!

Kat56 · May 10, 2008

Hiya, Welcome and Congratulations on being banded! I do not have a date yet, I am just beginning my journey, Good Luck & Blessings 2 u!

Kat

AZChick289 · May 10, 2008

Thank-you so much for the info ..It really helps .I will be going May 19th..So excited but still have my worries .I have to do this as we all do or we wouldn't be here ..

You take care and before you know it all the aches and pains will be gone .:thumbup:

Julsco · May 10, 2008

i was banded last Tuesday. 5/6/08. I was in a lot of pain after the surgury. When I got home I was a MESS. I thought I did the worst thing possible. I think i was VERY depressed from all the pain meds. Since yesturday soemthing just snapped and I seem to feel better physically and mentally. What kind of foods have you been able to incorporate. Today was my first day that I was able to move on to pureed. ie: cottage cheese, tuna, eggs chopped. Obviously very small portions. I am also drinking 1 Atkins shake per day. My band was not filled at all during the surgery was yours???