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As for watermelon, haven't even thought of it but with summer coming and I have started seeing the watermelon at the grocery store in huge bins....hopefully I can have a little every once in awhile. As far as walking....keep at it slowly. I have been walking since 1 week post-op around the neighborhood and yesterday we went for 2 miles (5 weeks post-op). So little by little you will increase how far you can walk. And it's great cause with the weight loss it does make it easier. The more I walk, it seems like I lose weight more steady. And I sleep better too. Good Luck to ya.

I was extremely tired as well (Banded 4/20). I would come home from work and head straight to bed. I am just starting to last the whole day without taking a nap and resting. Walking helped me a lot, I go for walks every night with my husband and it seems to be helping. For me, when I dont get all my water in, I feel worse. So get your rest like your body is telling you, Get your protein, water and walk. It has only been a short time, your body needs to heal. Good Luck.

Ya, I know we will look back on this and this time will not be a big deal. But right now, it seems like forever to get back to some real food Good Luck.

I'm excited to be getting away from liquids (banded 4/20) but now I have to actually think about what I will eat everyday. I'm so use to just grabbing my choice of protein drink and pudding, jello or broth. Looking forward to moving on. Now it's gonna get fun

I was banded 4/20, started work last Weds and all I could do is go to work and then come home to bed. Yesterday was the first day I didn't fall asleep when I got home from work. It will come, take it easy.

Just to follow up, I worked on making sure I got my water in yesterday and made sure I drank water in the evening. Even put water on my bedside and actually did wake up a couple of times and took a couple of sips. This morning I had hardly any nausea. So either I am just getting better with time or the water made a big improvement. Drink your water everyone.

Not drinking anything is not good. You definately need to be drinking your water and protein shakes. Not doing that will definately cause some issues. You may want to call your doctor to see why you cant get anything down. Dont wait too long, it can become serious. Good Luck.

I am having some similar experience but only in the morning for the most part. I have been researching and in my case I think I am getting dehydrated. I am trying to take in more water and see if that helps. Are you getting your water in?

As the days go on, I get more and more energy. (banded 4/20) I have noticed that cooking for the family and sitting with them for dinner while I drink my protein shake hasn't really bothered me. Right now I don't have any real interest in food, nothing I cant ignore. Good Luck to you. Keep on walking

I was banded 4/20, took Monday off and was planning to go back on Tuesday. Didn't feel up to it so I worked from home on Tuesday (glad to have that option). I went back on Weds but I have a desk job. Last week all I did was go to work and come home and relax, husband and kids did all the chores I didn't have any energy at all. I was able to go for my nightly walk though. It's getting better this week. Good luck to you.

I was banded on 4/20 and in the morning I still am nauseated when I get up. I have some broth to help sooth but I get lightheaded while getting ready for the day. I tried to drink water this morning as well thinking I am dehidrated in the morning and that seemed to help some. Anyone else having this? I'm feeling good, no pain but just get a little nauseated in the morning and sometime through the day?

Thanks for the tip Jepegurl! That sounds yummy. I am having problems getting all the shake down. I have lost 11 lbs post-op (4/20) and thought it was too much. Looks like a lot of other people are losing as much and more. I just need to get more water in. I sip throughout the day but I just get so full. I did find that drinking heated broth helps in the morning. Something warm seems to help me get my protein shake down. Oh so slowly.

I'm glad I read this, I'm just 6 days out but I get random hiccups when I am sipping.... I think I just discovered that hiccups are my signal.

My stomach grumbles too...I got my band on 4/20. I've been told that we may have this issue for awhile and the gas-x strips may help. I haven't tried them yet but heard they work. I had a bm this morning and made a huge difference. I feel so much better today and the shoulder pain has subsided for now. Good luck to you.

Thanks everyone for the input. I was not feeling well yesterday with the shoulder pains and all. I slept fine, just a little restless due to I am a stomach sleeper and cant do that right now. Got up this morning and had my first BM and I feel great now. I think I was taking too big of sips. I am taking baby baby sips and dont feel it as much. It's good to hear I'm not the only one going though this. Thanks much.