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blessed I was banded on Friday 5/18 I really was miserable until today. Day one was a blur, day two I was in pain and started to think what did I do. I got dehydrated and had to go to the er. After some fluid via IV I felt a zillion times better. Day 3 I just hurt and I knew I need to try to get off the lortab (liquid pain meds) as those always mess me up. Last night I was able to remove the bandages and take a shower for the first time in days. I also decided to sleep in my bed instead of the recliner that I had been in since Friday. Today I got up showered and acted as normal as possible when your left side hurts every time you move! Hang in there it gets better... I really did take the first 3 days easy. However every hour I got up and walked about 5 minutes. If you got a speedomoter (breathing thingy) I blowed in that and just tried to get the water down. I am only doing childrens tylenol as needed but its mostly just before bed. Please believe me you are on the right road you will get there just be good to you and think of the health and excitement that lies ahead of you!

Jennybee you look AMAZING!!!!! How much do you want to loose? I started this journey with the need to drop 60lbs. A lot of people think that isn't much but when you are 40 something with PCOS it is next to impossible! I was banded on 5/18 and saw my Dr today for follow up. He says he thinks I will drop 1/2 my weight in the next two months expects me to hit goal in 4 but, is worried I might loose too much. I know in the past the more I have had to loose the faster I lost. Good going girl I can't wait for my waist to look little again... I am only 4 days post op and I look pregnant!!!! uggg

good to know I have some of those... okay now I get the rib cage pain! Thanks Tricia. How is everyone feeling today? I am starting to feel more normal! Hope you are all doing good!

Hi Everyone I am 3 days post op. Still swollen and on liquids. I am starting to feel good and had two shakes today.. took me all day to drink them,.. just had 4oz of strained egg drop soup... feeling very full... my tummy is making this noise that sounds new... its sort of a growl, so is this gas or my tummy grumbling? Just wondering if you have had that happen?

I am a private pay and my surgery was roughly 12,000 here in Arizona. I did the 2-1/2 additional insurance in case of issues which added 1900. to the price so you are around 10,000. Fills are added fee's and I don't know if you finance it though a care credit or maybe on your own credit card monthly would depend on what the rate is. Have you picked out a surgeon yet?

I had my surgery on the 18th too and I just started taking Tylenol (children s) today. I am on liquids only too and struggling to get it all in I don't feel hungry. Haven't had a bm yet but really I don't have much in my tummy however I am going to take the milk of magnesia tonight at bed so maybe I will go tomorrow., maybe that is the growling in my stomach. I think this is different for all of us. Age, amount of weight and so on seem to play a huge factor in this! Good luck!

my doc said 72 hours after to remove and I could shower.... he said the steri stiches will come out on their own not to pull...

Mine was fine too... I just don't think I am bouncing back as fast as shy but I am 44 so maybe my age?

Jackie what are you drinking? Also my Doctor said sometimes straws add to the gas pain so I have not used them. Hang in there you can do this!

being stuck at home and resting all I am doing is surfing the net and watching tv. i truly had no idea how many food commercials are on. I saw pizza hut last night and it made me hungry but not really. I thought hummm will I ever eat pizza again? I am hoping one slice will do it for me.

Jackie could it be gas? I know the gas pain in my shoulder was a weird pain.

Thats awesome Tricia!!! I dream of that day.. I am 3 days post op and I am in my recliner to sleep can't imagine how good my bed will feel. I am a left side sleeper too so the port pain is a concern for me too!

Good morning ladies! I hope everyone is well. My surgery went good. they were running about 45 mins late so I didn't get in till noon.I was home by 3. just sore on port side. I have been up walking about every hour but still haven't gotten gas pains. I didn't realize how much I use my stomach muscles so getting up and down is tough. My wonderful hubby is being so helpful and my favorite middle son too! My hubby ran out to the furniture store and got me a big cushy leather recliner so I could sleep and keep me up more comfortable! I feel so happy and lucky. worried about eating(drinking). I only did 20oz of Water yesterday and maybe 1/2 a Jello does that sound right? I am really not even hungry. If any of you have questions pm or ask away. It truly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

I am on day 3 too. My doctor has me on liquids for the first full week. Saturday I start mushies...I really don't feel hungry at all. I have to really remember to drink liquids. Sara75 are you back to work? I am off till the 29th and I am taking it really easy. Glad you are doing so well. Tammy

a pillow to put between your tummy and the seat belt for your ride home. I wore a pull over one piece sundress. I've been living in them a lot easier to change and not close to your belly. and a bottle of water to sip on the ride home. Good luck you are starting a new life! keep us posted

My Dr said forever. I think if you have a slip or erosion that would be different but they are made to stay is my understanding

congratulations!!!!! you do look skinny and great! 50lbs is a lot!!!!! Good Job!

I love heels but over the last few years with my excess weight I can wear them very long. I am hoping as I loose it will be better. Congrats!

good luck! check in with us when you are done!

Jen you are doing great! I am still very tired and taking some pain meds for my left side port pain. I have 11 days off. I don't think I could go back tomorrow but I also do sales so I am in and out a lot. I am so impressed! Good job. Your attitude is amazing. You can do it I know you can. keep us posted

Congratulations Colleenjoy~ You will do great.post to us as soon as you can so we know you are okay. Prayers for a fast surgery and recovery sent to you! Welcome to the banded side!!!!

Close to the same.... all liquids clear Friday and Saturday.Now today it adding soup broth and protein shakes, jello and water, crystal light, Popsicle's. I don't add pureed until next Friday

welcome! you will be able to get all your question answered here. Lots of great support! best of luck to you on whatever way you decide!

shy that seems like a lot of walking to me. are you going slow? If you can do it that is great! your way ahead of me.