The Raw Truth from the start

[JO28172]

I worked out my calories yesterday only 700 I need to get this up but can't eat any more cause I get full after eating a few mouthful any ideas lady's.

I may get shot by others for saying this but at your stage I only had about 600 ish so I'd say don't worry, but that was me. I didn't push my intake until I was comfortably onto solids x

 

[mimi42]

Thanks Jo that makes me feel better I can't push it it would hurt.

 

[JO28172]

Good god no don't push it.

 

[mimi42]

My god all I had for my tea was 1/2 a cup of tomato soup and I'm in soooo much pain.wind is so bad in my shoulder .

 

[mimi42]

My hubby thinks I may have too much in my band cause I can't cope with it.

 

[JO28172]

Too big gulps perhaps?

 

[mimi42]

Im not sure even drinking sips of water is not brilliant I have so much wind everytime I eat anything all I do is spent half an hr trying to get it up which makes me not want to eat anything because after that half hr I then have to eat something else to get my calories up.its a never ending circle .Now I'm getting a bit low which for me is not good,I tend to alienate myself from every one.I'm not losing weight either which is making the whole thing much worse.

 

[Bella'sBand]

Aww Mimi, I feel so bad for you. You were feeling better and on your treadmill and everything. Personally and this is just my personal opinion I think a 4ml fill in a 10ml band right out of surgery is way to much. I think you band should have been left empty giving you time to heal and get used to altering your diet with the minimum of restriction.
I have an empty 14ml band and I have had no gas pain at all, but I do still feel a little restriction. I feel it is giving me time to heal with minimal pain or effort. When I drink water or eat soup I do get a little tightening in my chest but it goes after 5-10 seconds. I experienced a little lump feeling in my throat too but that goes away just as quick.
But I can get food down and I am losing weight, and I am definitely not hitting 1,000 cals a day either, 500/600 if I am lucky.
I think the restriction you have after having your band put in and your stomach swelling from surgery anyway was just not a great decision on your surgeons part.
I am so glad mine is empty and I am having this time to heal slowly.
I think any fills for anyone should come after the inital 6 week period. But like I said just my personal opinion. I am sure other users who had fills in their band at surgery may feel different, but I am sure this is why you are having issues. I sincerely hope you feel better soon. I would call up THG and tell them you are having these issues, you should not have to feel so depressed about it nor be in such pain

 

[mimi42]

Thank u Bella I'm going to ring them later when I finish work.

 

[hails80]

I'm so glad I've found this thread! I've had my consultation with THG. Got my band booked for 1st sept (had to wait due to not being able to get annual leave from work till then)

Reading all your thoughts before your surgery is like listening to mine!

I'm excited but nervous, and wondering how I'm going to cope with the pre-op diet 2 weeks before when I will be working 12 hour night shifts!

Glad all of you that have had your surgery are coping so well, hoping I will cope as well as you all have!

 

[flutterby1966]

Let us know how you get on. It could be totm, being under weather, stress or just too tight. Not pleasant I am sure. Big hug x

 

[masonrules]

Hello! Hope you're feeling a bit better. I felt a bit like you for for first three weeks but am okay now. I waited it out (I could get things down but there was normally pain afterwards). Going to nurse on Tuesday (when most people get their fill) and was meant to be having a defill but think I'm okay without one now and could maybe do with a tiny fill. Thg were really good over the phone, spoke to them a few times. Things that helped me were cutting out coffee and anything acidic. I realise you have gas pain but could it be indigestion/acid too? If so try an antacid maybe? Xx

 

[mimi42]

Thanks everyone fell asleep when I came home so was too late to phone THG .
Iv got a raging headache and the kids r fighting all I want to do is cry.

 

[JO28172]

Thanks everyone fell asleep when I came home so was too late to phone THG .
Iv got a raging headache and the kids r fighting all I want to do is cry.

Paracetamol and a milky coffee hun

 

[mimi42]

Jo again u look amazing beautiful dress.

 

[JO28172]

Thanks, we have just had a charity ball at work....I had to buy two pics as they were a perfect momento having hit goal in the same week. £10 each..(ouch) BUT all for a good cause, the make a wish foundation

 

[mimi42]

Jo do you get a lot of people doing a double take of you cause they haven't seen u for awhile .

 

[JO28172]

Yes loads and even had people ignore me until I've grabbed them and said hey you!! Lol!!my job means I don't see people for maybe 6months at a time and at the last conference it was so funny, was either ignored, stared at, or double takes then I speak and they're like omg it's jo lol

 

[mimi42]

Lol that must make you feel on top of the world.

 

[JO28172]

Lol that must make you feel on top of the world.

Yes it's great but weird cos I'm like ITS MEEEE!!! my northern voice gives me away!