JulieC74

Trust me that weight should fall off in a few days. I had my 2 week post-op visit with my doctor and he was amazed that I had lost weight. He said it's not uncommon for people to gain up to 10 lbs after surgery! Your body kind of goes into shock, plus all of the IV Fluid they give you, so it takes a while for your body to realize it can release that fluid. You should see the scale move in the right direction soon!

Hi, i work with young children so i.m up and down alot! Don.t have to pick them up or anything tho.
It.s true i do feel alot better than yesterday and i.m sure i.ll feel even better tomorrow. There is still 5 whole days till work so i Will see.
I have been walking about tho house plenty but also putting my feet up plenty too!

Hi ladies. Congrats to you both!!
Everyone is a little different when it comes to the healing process. A lot of bandsters feel great just 3-4 days out. Some even have went back to work the next day!! (crazy)...This was NOT me!!--haha
It took me a good 10 days not to be in pain. and about 3 weeks to feel some what normal. However, I did have other stuff done (2 hernias and some adhesions removed) so that definately added to my discomfort.
But just keep asking yourself if you feel better today than you did yesterday...usually the answer is yes. Stay on top of your pain meds that way it doesn't get out of control.Walk, walk, walk...it really does help with the gas pain.
Julie-don't be stepping on that scale right now!! I know how tempting it is! this is your bodies time to be healing. They pump you up on a lot of IV fluids while in the hospital to help you keep from dehydrating the first few days...thats why you probably have gained weight...it will go away over the next few days. Save stepping on the scale for at least 2 weeks..then you will be pleasantly surprised!!

Thank you!!!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I was banded this morning.
In some pain near port site and have a pillow on my stomach. On another note..
So glad I graduated over to postop!

I have to be at hospital at 8:30, I wish it was earlier!

I have to be at hospital at 8:30, I wish it was earlier!

I have to be at hospital at 8:30, I wish it was earlier!

Hi Julie
I too am being banded tomorrow. Right now I am enjoying chicken broth and Water. Not bad......gotta be like Nike and "just do it!". Lol! Remember, the journey is the reward. Good Luck and let me know how things go for you.

Good luck to you on your surgery. I think the pre-band stuff was the worst part about it and even that wasn't too bad. Get a really fun, tasty liquid that you will have before surgery....not sure what you like but enjoy it and just think about what your end results will be. I was banded almost 4 years ago now and have lost 100 pounds....still losing now as I have stepped up my exercise by walking more. Look forward to hearing about your success!
Jodi

Good luck, I hope you do good.

Good luck Julie. Just keep reminding yourself why you're doing this. It's hard, but you can do it!

Yes the liquid pre diet is not so good. It is a big change from the way we normally eat and some people have problems with nausea and feeling shaky but also the fact that you feel like you could just cheat and there is no harm because you haven't had surgery yet. It is hard and unfortunately your just going to have to white knuckle through it. After surgery you most likely won't want food for a bit anyway. Good luck.

I think the week before surgery was almost as bad as the week after- I was on Protein Shakes, no real food for 7 days prior to surgery and 3 days after, so I went 10 full days without a bite of real food. But I did it. It will be worth it.

Doing great here! Your surgery will be here before you know it! Don't forget to stock up on plenty of clear broths, clear fluids like Crystal Light and Powerade, Jello, and popsicles! I didn't have any problems in the liquid phases, I loved having the Protein shakes! They are SOOO good! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! So excited for you!!

I am also getting banded on the 4th. I have a strict diet this week and next week liquids also. I have stocked up on everything and i am alittle worried about no being able to eat also. Hope it goes by fast for us both. Good luck.

You're so close, and it really will be here before you know it! Good luck!

June 4th for me!