Any December '08 Bandsters?

[BillOh 13]

I have not had a bm since the day or 2 before surgery...is this normal? Do you think I should take something for this?

I was banded the same day as you, I had my first today. Take a took softener so you don't have to strain.:tongue_smilie:

[BillOh 13]

also, has anyone had any nausea? And what did you take for it? I have had a tiny tiny bit today, and I'm 3 days out from surgery.

No, but they did give me pepcid at the hospital. I think there are two kinds of pepcid, one is pepcide complete, I think the regular one is what they recommend.

[SweetZ 1]

I cant take this GAS!

[lbhinch 0]

I cant take this GAS!

I know exactly what you mean... the pain has gone up to my shoulder and it makes me want to cry. The Gas X strips seem to help a tiny bit but....not enough.

Also I cant rid of this "full" feeling, so much as to I dont want to eat or drink anything and I know I need to. Any sugggestions on that?

[gatormel08 0]

I've had really loose BM since I've been home from the hospital. I am wanting it to stop!

[SweetZ 1]

I know exactly what you mean... the pain has gone up to my shoulder and it makes me want to cry. The Gas X strips seem to help a tiny bit but....not enough.

Also I cant rid of this "full" feeling, so much as to I dont want to eat or drink anything and I know I need to. Any sugggestions on that?

Ditto! I heard benefiber can help too. I cant get all my liquid in either though... I feel so full

[lovinglife 0]

My Dr. gave me a suppository the night before surgery. I had my surgery on the 17th and have not had to have a BM since I am only on liquids.

I woke up last night passing gas, but haven't had pain at all.

My stitches are my concern. I flew home the day after the surgery due to the weather and 3 if my entry areas have had a small streak of blood under that plastic tape.

I am trying to just do bedrest to help them heal. But, I know that walking makes for a better recovery. Do you think it's better to sit up straight or lie flat on my back for the stitches?

If I bent to the right it feels like stinging inside the scar area. And the incision is raised alittle. Any ideas on healing creams, etc? I have a large aloe plant..would that help on surgical healing???

[Trey 0]

this is some of my band story so far...I posted to the other dec forum, but thought I would hit this one too.

Here it is a snowy Saturday in Iowa. I have been banded since wednesday the 17th. That day went pretty fast but then again seemed kinda long also....!

WOW, 2 surgeries at once does sound painful but both i'm sure will benefit you in the long run. I got banded on Dec. 11th and from what I've heard and my own experience having a delayed BM is normal. As far as recovery I think you just need to give yourself a little extra time considering what you've just been through. Our bodies are all different and will heal at a different pace. I was forced to feel better sooner since I have 3 children that I had to care for. Just remember you can't judge your recovery time or success against anyone else's since we are all different. Good luck in your journey! :tongue_smilie:

[HOWLUCKYAMI 0]

I've had the gas pain, rumbling stomach, shoulder pain, and loose stools as well. Nothing that would keep me down, but definitely experiencing the same. As well, my port site has a small layer of blood under the paper, so I would guess that's relatively normal.

I'm 4 days post op and getting in my liquids fine. Today I have experienced being short of breath...or rather I feel as though I can't take in a deep breath. Is this what being tight feels like???

Fortunately I am not physically hungry at all, but have had the occasional head hunger (which subsides almost immediately). It has been quite an experience to not be able to reach for food. I always knew that I was a "tester" when I cooked, but never realized how prominently different life would be not being able to do so.

All in all, I'm very happy to have done this. I'm down 4 pounds in as many days and almost 20 overall. It's been years since I was able to lose 20 pounds!

[mair 0]

I have a question. Where is the port??? I am not sure where the location is I know that I hurt and I am sensative in the center of my stomach, but I cant lay on my right side right now.

[lbhinch 0]

I have a question. Where is the port???

I wonder the same thing! I guess these are things we dont think to ask while we are still in the hospital. I have 6 incisions sites.. not sure which one is port...

[bandedincali 0]

Hi fellow bandsters!

I was banded on 12/18/08 and just came home from the hospital yesterday.

Yesterday was tough- the gas pains suck! I wanted to rip my shoulder off.

I also can´t tell if I am full. Sometimes it hurts under my ribs. Is that the ¨full¨ feeling that I am supposed to get?

I´ve been doing Jello, broth and strained Miso Soup. Just sent the hubby to the store to get sugar free popsicles. Does anyone know if they make sugar-free fudgesicles?

I see the surgeon for a follow-up on Monday- not sure what to expect.

Also, my tummy is making all kinds of noises- like I am hungry, but I don´t know if I am or not. Is it normal to be able to eat an entire cup of Jello at this point?

Looking forward to chatting with all of you!

Esmerelda

[sunflwermin 0]

my port is just below my rib cage on the left side -- it's where the larger incision is -- it will be swollen and sore longer there than anywhere else but as the swelling goes down you'll be able to feel it.

[sunflwermin 0]

for the gas, shortness of breath, and the full feeling -- it will begin to pass the second week IF you move around -- as soon as you feel up to it, get up and move around -- and drink water! The shortness of breath was for me, the gas pushing against my lungs and diaphragm -- a deep breath and it will pass -- but it hurts -- and the full feeling -- that's the swelling in your tummy where the band is -- I talked with a friend who was banded in March and she said that your whole stomach swells and tries to rebel against the band and that's the full feeling...once I knew that I kind of stopped stressing over it and began to feel better. The biggest thing is learning the difference between hunger and real pain -- that was hard for me -- now that a lot of the swelling has gone down though, I can tell the difference. Take the pain meds -- that's why they give them to you -- sleep a lot and move a lot -- that will help more than anything.....I feel great and I won't be 2 weeks out until Tuesday!

[sunflwermin 0]

Question -- anyone feeling a difference in your clothes but nothing really significant on the scales? Just curious!:tongue_smilie: