newbie to lap band blogs and lap band

Had my surgery on 01/07/09, did great in the immediate post op period until I got home and then had to deal with Thrush! Yik! Nothing tasted good and then after I got my script filled for it, it started to work and the gross stuff started flaking off my tongue and down the back of my throat. Much better now but I did have an unexpected bout of pain on day 9, I called my doc and he said this occasionally happens after the post op swelling goes down. I am happy that I have lost 14 lbs and am looking forward to continued shedding of pounds. I am not hungry at all but a taco salad sure sounds good right now. I miss the "crunch" factor. Back to work tomorrow, we'll see how that goes. Good luck to all other lap banders!

Newbie,

Good luck tomorrow returning to work!

I am scheduled for my surgery on Jan 26th (only 1 week to go). Getting nervous and excited at the same time.

Have you told anyone at your work about your surgery?

Anyway, have a good day tomorrow. I will be thinking of you! Let me know how it went! I will be off for only 1 week after my surgery.

Talk with you later, lbergin

Thrush...yuck...you poor thing; my kids used to get that all the time from being on antibiotics for their ears. Hope you're doing well at work and welcome to LBT!

It's been awhile since I posted. Successful return to work, they all know. I was hesitant at first to tell them but after more thought, I decided if they knew I would need to tow the line - not that I plan on not following the plan. I get up each morning and I am amazed each day. It has been 28 days and I have lost 25 lbs. I am thrilled. And of course, lost it just where I REALLY wanted - face and boobs. My clothes fit differently and it is all good. Port site still sore but certainly tolerable. I am so glad I had this done although I do still have a funky tase in my mouth, don't know if it is r/t the thrush or changes in body chemistry. Still snowy here and walking outside has been challenging but I will trudge on.