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Tammy, I'm five days post op and feel the same way. I'm doing everything I can to get the 64 oz of watwr down. I think once the anesthesia wears off things will change.

I'm 5 days post op and just worrying about my 64 oz of water right now. I've been able to get one protein shake down yesterday and one this morning.

Walk, walk, and walk some more. All the chest, stomach, and shoulder pAin will go away NATURALLY!!!!! It is GAS!! Hard to believe GAS can cause so much pain - but it can! Good Luck!

Walk, walk, and walk some more. I know it's hard but this will help EVERYTHING!!! It will move the gas around and allows your lungs to open up so you can cough. You'll feel so much better. I was banded on Monday. Thank goodness my sister, whose an RN, came to keep me on the right track!

Hi Dani! I had surgery on Monday and I 'm feeling great - been to the mall twice this week and lots of walking the neighborhood. I've eaten very little but have faithfully been getting my 64 oz of water down each day. This is what my surgeon wanted me to focus on since the other clear liquids are more for your appetite rather than nutrition these first few days. My appetite will probably return on day 8 or 9. It has after my other two experiences with anesthesia. I'll be happy to keep in contact with you to compare notes! Happy healing! Lisa

How is everything going roziecakes? I had my surgery Monday and have modeled my recovery after you And have done great. Walk, walk, and walk some more. Attitude is 90% of the battle. =) Best wishes sent your way.

Count me in. I was just banded on 6/27 and ready to go!!!!!!!

I had surgery on Monday. My surgeon wants me to focus on getting my 64 oz of Fluid down each day. As he says...we can live off our fat stores for 6 - 12 months so we're not going to starve! lol I've just had a couple bites of jello and a few swallows of broth each day and I feel like I'm doing great! I start full liquids tomorrow so I'm looking forward to Protein shakes and creamed soups! Best of luck to you in the coming days. Walk, walk, walk, and walk some more to keep the gas pain at bay!

I am also a self pay and this is my understanding -if complications arise they will step in.

For what it's worrh......DO IT NOW!!!!!! I went the insurance route 5 years ago. I spent my entire summer doing a laundry list of pre op tests. My BMI was 38, highcholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetic. After 5 long months I was denied because weight loss surgery was not a covered item on my policy. No matter what your isssues were! So 5 years latter, 53 years old - I paid my 14,100.00 and was scheduled within the month of my consultation! I had my surgery two days ago and I am thrilled its done and my journey has finally begun. I only wish I had done this 5 years ago!

Congratlations!!!!!!!

I've had anesthesia 3 times before and have completely lost my appetite for at least a week each time.

Yes. I was also banded yesterday. My sister was with me, whose an RN , and she said its from the anesthesia. It has been better today. I've been wLking the neighborhood Nd fine this helps. Hope you continue to do well! Congratulations!

Just a litttle post surgery after note.....I weighed last night after surgery for grins....I had gained a whoping 7 punds from surgery. lol = ). This morning I was only up 2. 5 Thank goodness!

I am so excited for you! I had my surgery today and things could not have gone better. I felt good right after surgery and am feeling really good ! I know you'll do great! Just remember walk, walk, walk, and follow all your doctors orders! =). Let us know how it goes.

I am so excited for you! I had my surgery today and things could not have gone better. I felt good right after surgery and am feeling really good ! I know you'll do great! Just remember walk, walk, walk, and follow all your doctors orders! =). Let us know how it goes.

Hello Everyone! Well I had my surgery this morning and all is well. I arrived at 5:30am and was taken to a room to "get ready". The nurses did all the usual questioning, I put on a gown, they put the compression stockings on my legs, and gave me the blood thinner shot in my thigh. I was taken ito the surgical holding room at 6:30 - no family allowed in there. =(. The surgical nurse, anesthesiologist, and surgeon all visited with me. I was taken back to the surgical suite at 7:30 - FINALLY!!! They did several things to get me ready before telling me goodnight. I woke up in the recovery room at 8:40 I felt fine except for a horizontal line of pain under my breasts that reached side to side. I suppose that's the gas doing it's work! lol I was then taken to my room where I was reunited with my sister and hubby. =). I feel fine really. I begged the nurses to let me walk awhile before they finally agreed. My sister is an RN so they let her walk with me. I've been drinking Water and eating Jello. Everything seems to be going down well. I guess the plumbing is in tact! lol I am anxious to go home and settle in. I've been out of bed now since 11:30. it seems like it's easier to breathe sitting up. Well thanks to all for your undying support. I'll write more once I get home. Best wishes to everyone else who is having surgery this week. I hope you'll have as good of an experience as I have thus far. Lisa<B

I had my consult visit May 24th and surgery is tomorrow - June 27th! I am a self pay. My employer has WLS excluded from our policy. =(

Tomorrow is the big day for me! Yea!!!!!! I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 for surgery at 7:30. Ugh!!!!! Glad to be the first surgery though. Wish me luck!!!!

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Thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you're following doctor's orders and doing great! Congratulations! My surgery is at 7:30 in the morning.....I am really excited and not nervous at all.