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I was banded on Tuesday March 6th. I came home from the hospital on the 7th. Surgery was great, I'm a bit sore but that's it. Yesterday I tried to have some broth and Water ( at different times) and I could only finish half broth and a few sips of water for the day, I also managed to have some Jello 1/2 a cup and forced Protein in me. I feel like each time I eat everything is sitting between my chest area and it feels tight. If I did' t have surgery I'd almost think I was having some kind of chest pain??... Today I woke up day 3 and felt great no lump feeling in my chest area so I tried to get some water in, I had two sips and same thing, I feel it all lodged between my chest area. I'm hoping this is normal due to swelling but I just want to make sure. I know everyone is different but can you please share your experiences a few days post-op. I can't even imagine getting two bottles of water in a day in let alone 64 oz's? Anyone?? Thanks so much!!

I just got banded on Tuesday and I could not imagine putting anything but liquids in my stomach right now. I'm sure that will change by tomorrow! lol

I just had a half of jello ( can't believe I couldn't finish it) and it feels very tight and tough between my chest area. Are you having this when you eat jello or drink? I do hope that stops.. It kinda feels like chest pain??

This is how I feel! I"m eating jell-o now and don't even think I can finish it. I feel it all bunched up trying to go down and just sitting there. I'm sure this is not going to be like this forever I'm assuming until the swelling goes down! Good luck, I'm so excited for our new journey!!

sorry about my spelling pain meds!

did you feel like everything was stuck between your chest?? I just made myself have a protein drink and I feel tight almost like its all lumped between my chest?? When did you start feeling better?? I'm feel good just sore.

I had to do the optifast for pre-op and a week after for post-op. Once there gone I"m going to move over the Whey Protein.

You did't fail the band your dr. did. Glad you found out and he is getting in trouble!!

I just got banded tuesday and had to look I could not get over how small. I keep wondering how they got the band in there????? lol Maybe I don't want to know! ! lol When did you start to put stuff on your scares? I think I should keep my covered up still?

I got banded on Tuesday March 6th, spent one in the hospital and came home yesterday March 7th. I feel good no pain just a lot of soreness in my stomach area. I have 5 incisions, the lower left seems to be the worse I'm think that is where my port is. . I have only been given broth and Jello in the hospital and to be honest I had less then half of both and been extremely full not sure if its the meds, surgery or the band ( I have no fill) ibut I can feel the liquid going down. It feels hard almost like chest pain but I was told this is normal. I have to stay on liquids for the next week and to be honest I first thought before surgery how in the world will I be able to do another week of liquids but I don't think I can tolerate more then that right now. Three sips of broth and I"m full.. I'd love to hear any other post-op stories or if anyone has any questions I'd love to answer them!! YAY!! I'm so excited!! I see the surgeon again in two weeks then he said a fill in four weeks!! I can't even think of a fill right now due to how tight I feel but I know this won't last!! Good luck everyone we are on our journey!!!

Can you tell me everything your doing/eating/working out, etc... I'm getting banded March 6th and I feel clueless as to what to do after , what to eat, etc. Seems like whatever your doing is working!! Congrats to you and everyone else!!

Thanks I just wanted to whine. I actually had some water and crystal light and feel much better. I really thought I was going to faint and not sure how I was going to do 12 hours of the night shift. I guess each day will get better. Thanks everyone for letting me vent!

Yikes, I mean pre-op!! lol How can I do 11 more days of this and is this ok for my body?? lol... I can have five opitfast shakes a day and some of there bars. I think two bars a day. Today I felt ok until now. I had 3 shakes and two bars and I feel so weak and I have a headache. I see someone people can have Jello or broth do you think its ok if I add this even if my dr told me shakes and bars only? I really don't know how I will survive work or the week like this. If anyone has done just the shakes and bar and nothing else then I know it can be done but I"m not sure its healthy?? I know its fine or my Dr. would not tell me to do it I just hope it gets easier on the days ahead! getting banded 3/6

I started today also and I'm starving now! This is the time I usually look for a snack.. I guess it will break many habits I have I can have 5 Optifast shakes a day and optifast bars. I will have 1/2 bar at lunch and another at dinner with a shake. I noticed if I put the shake in the blender with ice it helps the taste and thickness. Are you guys allowed to eat on this diet?? I was told just the optifast but I'm not sure how I'm going to be. I mean can one do this ?? lol

Started Optifast today.. I'm not sure how I will make it for the next 12 days then again post op. I found putting it in the blender with ice helped a lot but if this is all I can have for the next 12 days I better lose a lot! Good luck everyone!!

My dr told me to go on optifast and I had to buy it from him!

I did the same thing. I picked up all my letters so I could also have a copy in-case for any reason I would need them during this process. Good luck!

so three weeks later how are you?

How is it going?? I'm getting banded on the 6th I work in the hospital that I'm getting banded in so I picked up my shakes ( optifast) last night. 3 cases and some bars ( I'm allowed to have some bars before surgery) I will be starting my shakes on Wednesday. I pray I don't faint!!

I'm so worried about this!! Congrats on the 27lb weight loss that is awesome!! Hang in there , it will pass!!!!

I have Empire BCBS and got approved for surgery but not sure about fills? What the normal policy on this if you insurance does cover the surgery??

I'm more stressing about my neighbors. There are a handful of them I'm pretty close with. We go away as couples, watch each others kids , parties , etc.. I just would feel horrible if I never told them and they found out later on BUT the thing with a development you tell one neighbor they all now! So i'm going to wait until I see the three I'm closest with and tell them together otherwise there will be texts going all over about it I'm sure. Most of them had there breasts done to make them look and feel better and I'm just doing the same but with my body and more work! I know they won't judge me and be very supportive but I know when one knows they all will know.. I can just hear the talks now at the bus stop! lol Whatever!! lol I think once I lose some I will feel better about it all!

So helpful!! thank you!!!

I have no issue letting the world know if it works for me that's all I care about i just did't know if its something you mention to everyone who asked how are you doing it, or do you just let it fly.. I guess like you it would depend on mood. If I feel like talking I will meniton it if not just smile and try to say thanks and walk away!

I'm the kind of person if someone tells me Oh, you look like you lost weight, I will say Oh, it must be my outfit or if they say your hair looks great, I will say Oh, I need it cut. I like your outfit then I'd say This old thing... I can see each time someone tells me how you look good, I'm going to say I got lapband.. I don't know if I should just lie and say thanks or if they ask how did I lose it etc.. FTR, I won't be banded until March 8th but I think about everything.. Hence all my post lately!