missymobaby

Just got back from my 2 week post op and since surgery ive lost 13 pounds!!!! I can now move to mushu foods!!! I may truly have lost a little more because im bloated from being on my monthly!!! They said everything looks great and to not focus on calories yet just protein. I feel so good about myself right now.

Just got back from my 2 week post op and since surgery ive lost 13 pounds!!!! I can now move to mushu foods!!! I may truly have lost a little more because im bloated from being on my monthly!!! They said everything looks great and to not focus on calories yet just protein. I feel so good about myself right now.

Just got back from my 2 week post op and since surgery ive lost 13 pounds!!!! I can now move to mushu foods!!! I may truly have lost a little more because im bloated from being on my monthly!!! They said everything looks great and to not focus on calories yet just protein. I feel so good about myself right now.

Just got back from my 2 week post op and since surgery ive lost 13 pounds!!!! I can now move to mushu foods!!! I may truly have lost a little more because im bloated from being on my monthly!!! They said everything looks great and to not focus on calories yet just protein. I feel so good about myself right now.

Just got back from my 2 week post op and since surgery ive lost 13 pounds!!!! I can now move to mushu foods!!! I may truly have lost a little more because im bloated from being on my monthly!!! They said everything looks great and to not focus on calories yet just protein. I feel so good about myself right now.

Just got back from my 2 week post op and since surgery ive lost 13 pounds!!!! I can now move to mushu foods!!! I may truly have lost a little more because im bloated from being on my monthly!!! They said everything looks great and to not focus on calories yet just protein. I feel so good about myself right now.

Congratulations, you are doing awesome! Keep it up!

Hello Banderama
I Just want to wish especially you, A great day full of Blessings, Sharon!!

......am I sore I was banded on Aug. 23 so I'm 6 days out and I thought since I just have a desk job I wouldn't have any problems but was I wrong. I guess all the up and down and sitting in my chair vs. relaxing/reclining has made my surgery area SORE. Not the stitches but my inside muscles.
Haven't had pain pills for about 2-3 days now but I think tonight before bed I might have to take one. Coming back to work might have actually been good for me because it has forced me to do more than being at home laid up afraid I'll do too much!
I've only had a couple (right after and a day after surgery) of "Oh my gosh, what have I done to myself" moments so that's good.
Still trying to get Protein in. I'm working on my second 20grms now. Not easy, let me tell ya! Not easy for me with the Water either. But I'll keep trying.
Now that I've tackled my first day back to work, SURELY the 2nd day wont be so bad. Will it ?
Love this site, it has so much information and people are so helpful and nice.
Ohh and the air/gas seems to be MUCH better today. Still feel it, but not like before so for that I'm thankful

......am I sore I was banded on Aug. 23 so I'm 6 days out and I thought since I just have a desk job I wouldn't have any problems but was I wrong. I guess all the up and down and sitting in my chair vs. relaxing/reclining has made my surgery area SORE. Not the stitches but my inside muscles.
Haven't had pain pills for about 2-3 days now but I think tonight before bed I might have to take one. Coming back to work might have actually been good for me because it has forced me to do more than being at home laid up afraid I'll do too much!
I've only had a couple (right after and a day after surgery) of "Oh my gosh, what have I done to myself" moments so that's good.
Still trying to get Protein in. I'm working on my second 20grms now. Not easy, let me tell ya! Not easy for me with the Water either. But I'll keep trying.
Now that I've tackled my first day back to work, SURELY the 2nd day wont be so bad. Will it ?
Love this site, it has so much information and people are so helpful and nice.
Ohh and the air/gas seems to be MUCH better today. Still feel it, but not like before so for that I'm thankful

......am I sore I was banded on Aug. 23 so I'm 6 days out and I thought since I just have a desk job I wouldn't have any problems but was I wrong. I guess all the up and down and sitting in my chair vs. relaxing/reclining has made my surgery area SORE. Not the stitches but my inside muscles.
Haven't had pain pills for about 2-3 days now but I think tonight before bed I might have to take one. Coming back to work might have actually been good for me because it has forced me to do more than being at home laid up afraid I'll do too much!
I've only had a couple (right after and a day after surgery) of "Oh my gosh, what have I done to myself" moments so that's good.
Still trying to get Protein in. I'm working on my second 20grms now. Not easy, let me tell ya! Not easy for me with the Water either. But I'll keep trying.
Now that I've tackled my first day back to work, SURELY the 2nd day wont be so bad. Will it ?
Love this site, it has so much information and people are so helpful and nice.
Ohh and the air/gas seems to be MUCH better today. Still feel it, but not like before so for that I'm thankful

My first time out after surgery I was worn out it will get better. Hope things are going good. Good Luck

So, I go in tomorrow morning at 7a.m.!!! I'm really starting to get nervous now. I have confidence in my surgical team and more importantly, in GOD, that I"ll be just fine but still have the jitters. I know that's normal.
But wondering what to expect after surgery. Will I REALLY feel sore? Just so many things going on in my mind but I know by this time tomorrow I'll be banded and on my way to a healthier, skinnier, me.
Don't know if I'll feel ok to get on here tomorrow but can't wait to share my experience later this week.
Prayers are appreciated from all:)

It won't be long now! Yes, you are thinking clear, you still need the band. It is great you are already down some pounds, but when we have 100 pounds or more to take off the task is just too large and keeping it off is even worse.

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I prefer Unjury!!

Im being banded Aug. 23. Im starting my self imposed liquid diet today. My dr. doesnt require a liquid pre op diet but im gonna do one any way just to ensure no complications of a fatty liver. Wish me luck!!!!

Water or fat who cares! Ten lbs on the scale is ten lbs! You go girl!

Aug. 23rd is my day!!! Just got the call that my insurance approved!!!!! UGH!!!!! Excited and scared!!!!

I was banded yesterday!!!! Checked in @ 11:00am & was home by 6:30pm. Incision pain & nausea was awful but were pretty much GONE within an hour. My recovery nurse was WONDERFUL! I was her only patient and she stayed right by my side. Once home, I had SF popsicle for my throat then battled gas in my abdomen for the rest of the evening. The gas wasn't painful, just very uncomfortable. I walked and drank warm broth for that. (Gas-X wasn't very helpful for me). I slept well with my head & upper back elevated & on my side with pillows supporting my back & belly - much like during pregnancy. This morning, my belly & throat are really sore and THAT'S IT! No pain!!!! I have to the ENTIRE team was WONDERFUL! From Dr. Reilly all the way through to the patient escort. I couldnt have asked for a better team. Not one them rushed or made me feel like I was just a case/number. Absolutely wonderful!!

I make an egg cassarole of egg/egg whites, turkey bacon, low fat cheese and pour into a muffin tin, bake it and then I freeze them. Grab, zap in micro and go.

I'm glad someone else asked because I was wondering the exact same thing. LOL

FYI- 90% of new banders CAN eat anything they want, however successful bansters make smart choices and DON'T eat anything they want. Also-I have been in the green zone for several months now and I also CAN eat all foods, I just choose not to because I want my weight to stay off!!! Good luck and don't depend on the band to do ALL the work. Unfortunately that's not how it works for most of us.

Girl you should still be on liquids!!

I wore a 40 DD before being banded 3 months ago. Now I am a 38 C and wearing cute, strapless tops and dresses.