tammyjo85

I was banded 7 days ago. I have had a soreness under the left side of my rib cage since Sunday. It feels like a stitch in my side like when you run too much only it's right underneath my left rib cage. I called my surgeon's office this morning and they said that it could be constipation or just healing from the surgery. It feels fine if I'm perfectly still but if I move it all it is so sore. I took some milk of magnesia I hope it helps!

I did it! Lots of nausea so had to stay at the hospital a little linger then planned. Leaving hospital now.....can't wait to get home!

Can't believe we are both sitting at the hospital at the same time ...lol! I'm in Nashville. Where are you?

At the hospital....made it through the pre op diet !!!! Will be banded in just a little while....nervous and very excitited! Let you know how it goes....wish me luck.

Thank you guys! So encouraging to hear your words of wisdom. I can do this!!!! Only five more days until banding. Xavier I'm saying your post to myself now- this is the last diet I'll ever be on.....feeling stronger...thanks again lap band friends.

I'm on the 9th day of pre op diet. I have felt great. The first week was 2 shakes and 1 lean cuisine a day with sugar free popcicles and jello and broth. Yesterday for week 2 of the pre op diet I had to start the 4 protein shakes a day with sugar free popcicles , jello and broth. I feel awful....I'm hungry. Irritable and feel very weak.....I know I only have 5 more days and am trying not to whine but would appreciate some advice!

How exciting! Are you nervous? Have you started the preop diet yet? Would love to stay in touch. I live in Tennessee.....Tammy

I would love to be band buddies!!!! I'll look you up on Facebook. I'm not telling very many people so I will message you instead of posting on your wall....so glad to meet someone going through this at the same time as I am.

New to this site...started preop diet today. 1 week of 2 shakes and one lean cuisine per day and then 1 week of 4 shakes per day....I can supplement with broth, sugar free popcicles and sugar free jello. My surgery date is march 13. I am 5 ' 3" and weigh 265 lbs. I would love to have some buddies to make this journey with and some mentors who don't mind taking me under their wing!!!! Very excited!