Chandra12

Do it!

I'm in the same phase. You should STOP when starting to feel full. Try to stretch to four hours before next meal. Drink lots of low calorie or sugar free drinks in between. Make sure your mushies are high protein and you should feel full longer. Good luck!

I was banded a week ago and could shower the next day. I didn't. Waited two days. My steri-strips were covered with Tegaderm which is a clear adhesive dressing. The Tegaderm was to be removed on day two and the steri strips were to stay in place until they fell off on their own. Well - in attempting to remove the tegaderm it was impossible without removing the steri strips. I called my physicians office who said to go ahead and remove all of it so it didn't harbor bacteria. I did that. I didn't realize it but my husband called the surgery center and they said to leave it all on. Oops - too late. Regardless I haven't had any problems. You should be safe to shower. They did tell me before discharge to stand so the water hits your back and not your abdomen. I definitely agree! Good luck.

Wow - I can relate to all of this!!! Good luck everyone! Stay in touch.

I was banded Friday and got to start full liquids after 48 hours which includes thinned yogurt, soups, etc... 4 ounces at a time taking 15-20 minutes to eat.

I was banded Friday and yesterday was up 5 pounds from pre-surgery! Today was down 9 pounds. They pump you full of fluids. Just focus on healing at this point. It's really not about the scale at this point. Focus on healing and hydration! The weight will come off down the road. Best of luck!

Congratulations!!!

Same here. Has to run off a spoon.

My surgery was in an outpatient surgery center. Main complaint is left shoulder pain. Been walking 2-3 times a day and using a heating pad. Gas X as well. How are you feeling?

I am two days post op as well. Really hungry yesterday. Not bad today and able to advance to thinned foods. Just had 2 ounces of thinned Greek yogurt with dry crystal light sweetener. It was really good and now I am full. Can't believe it! Did the soup help?

Banded Friday. Just weighed myself and up 5 pounds! Really? I've had water, sugar free jello, and a little broth. I've walked 2-3 times a day 1/4 mile. Please tell me this is post op swelling? I certainly don't expect to lose right now - just didn't anticipate a GAIN!

Hi! My name is Chandra and am excited, nervous, scared for surgery. Just had my pre-op physical and all looks good with the exception of my EKG. My physician said it looks fine, yet the computer interpretation showed some slight ST wave changes. He said it will depend on the level of tolerance of the anesthesiologist. Yikes! I'm praying I don't get a phone call delaying my surgery date.

I'm on the 17th. Can't wait!