Moonwisdom

Hello, I am sitting here crying and crying. I don't eat alot but am addicted to sugar. I ate almost one huge bag a tootsie rolls in last 24 hours. My stomach is so distended that I can feel my port with my fingers! I called dr. and was told that I may have stretched my pouch and damaged my surgery. I may have to have x-rays to check on everything. Well, I am so so so ashamed. My dr. asked me if I learned my lesson? Oh yea I am going to change the way I eat. I am giving up candy that's for sure. It is my meds that make me crave sugar. I am so frightened that I may have done long term damage. i was a self pay, banded on 14th of Nov. and my mom re-financed her house to pay. I am so frightened. We don't have any money to fix this. Does anyone have info. on pouch stretching? Does it go back? What if it doesn't go back, do you need a re-do surgery? Has anyone ever been so distended ( I am cronically constipated due to cronic pain meds but now I am so constipated I can feel my port from distention) they could feel their port, does it go back down. dr. told me milk of magnesia. Two doses later and still waiting. HELP, I AM SO ASHAMED BUT MOSTLY SCARED THAT I HAVE DONE PERMANENT DAMAGE! K

Hi, it's me again. I first had horrible restriction, but guess what ? that went away and I have been eating tons the last 3 days. Then I get my post-op packet and it says to be careful not to stretch the pouch. Do you think 3 days could do that? Have I ruined my new stomach? Help! K

Hi, I was banded 11-14-2007. I can't understand why things I can suck through a straw create a choking feeling in my throat like stuck pills and pain in my stomach. I have tried non fat non sugar ice cream and shakes wit protein drink, applesauce, etc. I feel like the food is in my throat and with every tiny bite I have to burb and then the food comes up in my mouth. It seems like I can't take a bite of anything without having to burp wich brings up food. Shouldn't this stuff be going down since I am not filled?. I am getting weak and tired. Please help. K

No, I went to NW weightloss center. Kathy

THANKS, I will give all suggestions a try. I see you are in Tacoma. I live in Kenmore/Bothell. I would love to keep in touch and perhaps meet up on day. K :-h

I am so happy for you all. I had to pay cash and obesitylaw couldn't help me. K

Please help. I was banded on 11-14-07. I have a few questions. First off I am getting this horrible pain in my throat with liquid and especially with pills. I have no idea how to take all of my prescriptions if they all get stuck. Secondly, I am STARVING. Nothing I eat makes me feel even the least bit full. I am on day 5 of liquids and I have tried applesauce and homemade protein shakes. I know I am not getting enough protein. Any suggestions? thanks to all. K

Thanks all for the tips. What a horrible feeling. I feel it mostly when I take vitamins or drink too fast. I am having no fat no sugar ice cream blended with high protein shake, I hope this is ok. I live in western washington not far from Bellevue or Seattle. Anyone know of it. I would love to get together. I do not fully understand how to use the ticker or how to get it on my posts.. any help would be appreciated. Here's to us newbies! I am STARVING (

Hello, I am new. I live in Washington also. I was banded on the 14th of November. I have only had band two days. What in the world is that sensation in your diaphram and throat that feels like a stuck ball? Please let me know, I am not familiar with this feeling? Please keep me in the loop on any places or times WA bandster meet. Kathy