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Well I'm on the liquid diet I'm only about 2 weeks out.

Welcome to bandland!

I was banded 6/29 and I am also able to eat pretty well. Im not a morning eater so I had maybe 3 tb of funny oatmeal and a protein shake for breakfast. But for lunch I was able to eat a whole can of tomato soup blended with cheese. Although I'm not hungry anymore I know I will be in about three hours. I have no fluid in my band so I know that's why.

I was banded on 6/29. I did clear liquids until I gagged which was until yesterday. I got potatoe soup and blended the hell out of it and took tiny tiny bites...I felt fine so I put myself to the full liquids. My stomache was getting to the .point where it hurt when it was growling. I listen to my body and how its working. And so far so good! I actually think its made me feel better. I went shopping all morning with a friend with minimal pain or fatigue. But! I am no way shape or form a doctor so don't listen to me,I might be effing up my tummy. However I doubt it. My mom had gastric bypass and didn't have a post op diet. She ate limon chips for a month because it was the only thing that would stay down hahaits been like 7 years and she's alive and kicking!.

Oh man,I feel for you guys,I was also banded on 6/29. Fortunately yesterday was my last bad day. I had a tiny bit of gas pain in my left shoulder when I was shopping this morning but its gone now. The only comfort I had was to get three fluffy pillows, put my tummy on them with my butt in the air and my head on the other side resting on the bed.. I slept like a baby,literally. I haven't had pain meds since 6/30,it was making me vomit and nauseous...for me I just had to get off of that crap and just sleep a couple of days. good luck and quick recoveries!

Thanks ladies!

I started my period the day after surgery,but wasn't due for another two weeks...is that normal? I'm on bc but didnt take it the morning of surgery due to npo after midnight. I didn't take it the next day because I was so doped up to remember but started that evening. I have skipped a few days before and have never started my period because of it. Just curious.

I can't burp,I can feel the bubble there but it won't come out! And when it does its like a hiccup burp that hurts. Any ideas?

Sitting here as my family eats steaks,fried shrimp,and baked potatoes. My tummy is growling as I sit. but Damnit I will be skinny!

So I started my period the day after surgery but I wasn't due for another two weeks. Any ideas?

I'm only 5 days out and am only supposed to have clear liquids but I couldn't handle it. The thought of jello or chicken broth makes me want to vomit. My mouth literally gets the vomit waters to think about it. So today I ventured out and had potato soup,I ordered from mcalisters,I blended it more when I got it home. I ate about half a cup 20 min ago. So far so good. I hope I didnt start my thickened stage too early! I would start it Tuesday if I would have went perfectly by the steps!

I had surgery wed. So I'm only a few days out but jeez I started crying I thought I was about to have internal bleeding. When will I feel normal again Damnit!

Well I had my band placed wed. So I'm pretty fresh. So far I've lost 5lbs. It sucks. I'm not going to lie. I felt pretty crappy until today. The gas pain is awful! But I am now getting it out! I've only been married for about 10 months and so far my husband started smoking again Haha probably because the last few days I haven't been pleasant to be around. But he's still treating me the same. Would I do it over? Absolutely. I may be hungry and can't have anything but broth (yuck) but this too shall pass. I figure this time next week ill be somewhat back to normal. One day at a time.

Sometimes when I stand straight or bend to the left I have this INTENSE pain that feels like my port is ripping off of whatever the hell its attached to. Just curious if this is the same port pain others are experiencing?

Oh boy do I know what you mean! I'm four days post op also and had terrible nausea and vomiting on my day 2 as well through the nights. My surgeon took me off my antibiotics as well as pain meds. I'm not feeling that bad now but I have a very gassy tummy today that is starting to get really annoying!

I was banded on wed the 29, the day after was fine but that night I got extremely nauseous and started vomiting,thus lasted until about 4am this morning. My surgeon took me off all meds except the nausea medicine. Has anyone else had this problem?

I I was a total nervous wreck,but it went so well. My biggest fear was being put to sleep and as it turns out that ended up being my favorite part! I showered this morning and am ready to move around today. I basically slept yesterday away. My husband has been so great,he set an alarm to go off every four hours to give me my meds and make sure I got out of bed safely to go to the bathroom,etc. So far im sore today but im feeling great!! I cant wait to get this part over and move on to getting fills and losing weight!

I had my surgery yesterday morning!Yesterday evening I finally had the urge to pee but couldnt! I can finally go but it takes a lot of concentration and a lot of time! Any suggestions?

I have to do the adkins diet for two weeks before the surgery. Are you getting nervous?

Hi! I as also just approved! YESTERDAY! My surgery date is June 21st!!! I am so excited. I am also from TX. Ill be your buddy!

Loestrin has been my saving grace! It is the only BC I have ever been on though, I have been on it since I was seventeen (im 21 now). I too suffered from AWFUL cramps,and unfortunately for me I always threw up. But if I make sure to take my pill every day around the same time I almost NEVER have cramps and when I do they are very mild. I have not seen any weight gain other than my own doing that the pill has caused. My dosctor told me that BC in the form of a shot will make you gain weight,and also the ones that are placed in your Va jay jay, Maybe try the IUD?

Just found out my surgery date!! Any other June Bandsters?

ALSO! I will be looking for a buddy someone preferably who is being banded around the same time as I am!

Just got of the phone with the insurace company!! I feel skinny already! bahaha, my surgery date is june 21st! I couldnt be more excited! luckily I didnt have to play the waiting game,True Results sent in my stuff last friday and I was approved today! For all those that are just starting this process keep on keeping on!

I find out tomorrow morning when I will be banded (I think).