Cooper1

From the posts I've read I can tell I am not the normal, just don't know what's wrong with me.I am 20 days post op today. I have had a hard time getting anything down since surgery, I was so tight after surgery I could hardly get liquids down. My Dr. took 1.5 cc of fluid out of my band at day 10 (that's all that was in it) and that helped a little. I am still basically on full liquids and just added very runny cream of wheat and instant mashed potatoes (very runny...I can pour them) this week. I ate about 3/4 cup of potatoes the first time as It was soooo good and then I was in pain all night! So I've learned to keep it at 1/2 cup! But I don't feel good after I eat and I still can't get in the liquids I should, I'm lucky to get down a 16oz glass in a day, not including my soup of 1/2 cup. I'm started to think I will never eat regular food again ( could not imagine eating anything solid right now) and getting depressed!I also have to burp alot! So worried the band might slip with the constant burping?? I have not vomited at all ( thank goodness!) Does it just take longer with some people to be able to eat foods? Need some words of encouragement please!

Thanks!

What kind of tofu salads? I never know what to do with tofu. Does anyone have a good tofu "egg salad" recipes?

I am also 7 days post op. I get more of a bloated feeling and pain between my shouler blades. Have not taken any gas-X, just trying to walk around. I am only getting small amounts of liquids down, but then have to burp alot. Hope this gets better soon, I have 3 more days and then have to go back to work. Hope you feel better, good luck on your journey.

So glad I found you guys too! I was banded on June 14th, so day 6 post op, and don't feel very good. Mainly the gas pain and pain in my chest (under the sternum) and between my shoulder blades. Always feel like I have to burp and sometimes I do burp/hiccup and it hurts, so worried about my band slipping because of this, I'm not sure if that's a worry or not but I find myself worrying about everything. I'm lucky to get 8oz down a day plus some popsicles. I so want this to get better and be on my way to a good diet and weight loss! My stomach is still so bloated/swollen, wondering when this gets better. Have some pain when sitting/standing but not all the time. Trying to walk around as much as I can. Today was the first day I thought why did I do this? Guess I thought I would be much better by now. I see my Dr. tomorrow for 1 week visit.

Had my Lapband surgery yesterday, stayed in the hospital overnight. I was getting liquids down fine yesterday and now starting today everytime I swallow I get bubbles coming back up and I feel sometimes I just need to burp.When a burp does come up and very uncomfortable. I'm taking very small sips 1 tsp. at a time (still doing liquids only) But I was wondering if anyone else has had the "bubbles" coming back up . Is this normal and will it go away. I know there is probably swelling right now. Anyone else have this post up?

My surgery is in 10 hours! I'm scared but reading your post has made me feel a little better.

My date is June 14th, I'm on day 3 of Optifast, And I'm very nervous! Good luck on your journey.