October 2009 Surgery Date?

[marybeth66 0]

Hi All

I had my banding surgery on wednesday, came home from hospital thursday and today am trying to get my liquids in and the gas out. the gas is in my upper stomach and up my windpipe. very painful. but all in all I think I am doing well.

[1019Joanne 0]

Marybeth - have you tried Gas-X strips? I was banded on Monday, and the strips really helped me get thru the pain of the belly gas.

Hang in there!

[Oliverdog 0]

Hi October Bandsters.... I was banded on 16th October 8 days ago, getting better although still sore and back at work feeling a little pregnant!! Can anyone help me please? I am on post op 10 day liquid diet, but was so hungry that I ate a small amount of food last night and suffered all night and day so wont do it again.... But I am so hungry and dont have a follow up appointment for another five weeks - help how am I going to cope. Is it normal to get hungry this soon anyone else feel like this? Also what do you do about it!!

Thanks x Good Luck to those of you October Bandsters Left we should all nearly be done by now!!:closedeyes:

[MzDiva 0]

October 28th 6a.m. I am really nervous but I am sure that this is defn the best step for me to become healthier mentally and physically!! Many Blessings to all of the Oct '09 Bandsters!!!!!

[Chickychoo 0]

I am 5 days post op. Today, my hands started tingling. Could this be vitaman deficiency?? I wouldn't say I am having more pain than normal. I haven't been taking as much lortab because I have been doing alternating motrin as an alternative to get rid of fever. Any ideas??

Jill

[Danyett 0]

Hi October Bandsters.... I was banded on 16th October 8 days ago, getting better although still sore and back at work feeling a little pregnant!! Can anyone help me please? I am on post op 10 day liquid diet, but was so hungry that I ate a small amount of food last night and suffered all night and day so wont do it again.... But I am so hungry and dont have a follow up appointment for another five weeks - help how am I going to cope. Is it normal to get hungry this soon anyone else feel like this? Also what do you do about it!!

Thanks x Good Luck to those of you October Bandsters Left we should all nearly be done by now!!:blushing:

sorry you are still on liquids.... I have moved to mushies and doing well...... I can only eat few bites at a time but really not hungry.

[Wisteria75 0]

Hi October Bandsters.... I was banded on 16th October 8 days ago, getting better although still sore and back at work feeling a little pregnant!! Can anyone help me please? I am on post op 10 day liquid diet, but was so hungry that I ate a small amount of food last night and suffered all night and day so wont do it again.... But I am so hungry and dont have a follow up appointment for another five weeks - help how am I going to cope. Is it normal to get hungry this soon anyone else feel like this? Also what do you do about it!!

Thanks x Good Luck to those of you October Bandsters Left we should all nearly be done by now!!:blushing:

Hey Oliverdog!

I was banded on the same day. I just went back to work on Thursday. Not feeling pregnant but feeling pain/soreness in the port area. I keep getting sharp pains up my right side due to the port possibly sitting on a nerve.

About the hunger. I was soooooooo hungry Days 1-5; I spoke with my cousin who has been banded since 2005. The advice she gave me is what I'll give to you because it has since worked for me:

Sip Water in between your "meals" whether your water is just plain old water or something non-caffeinated non-carbonated with no sugar. And continue to sip all day long.

Also put in little walks here and there, even if you walk around your house a few times a day. Just keep moving. Don't over analyze exercising like I did. I walk up and down my street once or twice a day and I'm OK with that. It doesn't have to be a lot, just some movement at first. Don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Try to divert your attention away from the hunger by trying those two things.

I recommend also watching a program or movie you haven't seen before, read a good book, do some crafts, etc.

I hope this will help you. I am here if you need to talk.

Take care and good luck to you!

Renee

[MrgrtVntll 0]

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[Nooshie 0]

Hi October Bandsters.... I was banded on 16th October 8 days ago, getting better although still sore and back at work feeling a little pregnant!! Can anyone help me please? I am on post op 10 day liquid diet, but was so hungry that I ate a small amount of food last night and suffered all night and day so wont do it again.... But I am so hungry and dont have a follow up appointment for another five weeks - help how am I going to cope. Is it normal to get hungry this soon anyone else feel like this? Also what do you do about it!!

Oliverdog, I think it's about diversion. If you think about it, the stomach is now sooo small. So it's not really able to hold much, but still, I know what you're saying. I think with me it's more boredom. I don't think I'll be able to look another pureed Soup in the face after this. It's super hard too when we're surrounded by food...especially in the workplace. My coworkers and I play the lottery. We had decided that our small winnings would go into the "chocolate fund". They keep a supply of chocolates on hand (like 5 feet away from me) which everyone from around the office comes and enjoys as well as those around me. I find, when I hear the candy dish lid rattle, a few seconds after, I'm suddenly hungry. Pavlovian, yes? But it happens all the time. Lots of stuff going on. So maybe you need to replace the hunger reminder with something else. When you feel so hungry, take it as a cue that you need to grab your water bottle, take a few sips and walk around your office for a minute.

Hope it helps....or eases up a bit. Keep me posted.

[Nooshie 0]

Hi Peeps,

I have a question for you all that have been banded about a week or so. I'm still doing the liquid pureed diet (til 2 weeks, then to mushies). I have no restriction in my band.

The first few days of banddom, I was watching the pounds come off....now for 4 days, no downward movement. I'm eating very little. One difference is that I'm only having one Protein Shake now, since i'm feeling too "bound" by the Iron in them.

My surgeon said to just focus on healing these first few weeks, but still....i'm excited about losing and want to see results.

how are you doing (and I know everyone is different)....but are you experiencing weight loss on post op liquid diet?

[refueler 0]

Hi October group.

I am scheduled Oct 6th, 2009 AND scared to death!

Ref.

[Nooshie 0]

Hi October group.

I am scheduled Oct 6th, 2009 AND scared to death!

Ref.

Ref,

October 6? Did you have your surgery already? or Nov. 6?

- Nooshie

[yngold2000 0]

I am scheduled for 10/27 too! I am soooo anxious. Been working hard to make sure that I got approved by Aetna (I did the 3 month program). Got approved in less than a week.

Good Luck!!

[daveh7373 0]

:laugh: Anyone out there have a October 2009 surgery date? Mine is scheduled for October 27 and I can't wait! I am having a bit of 'reality' anxiety I think.. now that the date is actually set - but I know this is the best decision for me.

Good Luck to all of us who are taking this important step in improving our health and starting a 'new life'

Would love to hear from other Oct 2009 bandsters... :blushing:

My date is one day after yours and i am seriously considering cancelling,,,I just don' know if I can deal with the post op diet

[daveh7373 0]

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