Kisha O.

I work for the State so I sit all day at my desk as well 8 - 5 so I took off for one week but I had a little issues with the pain in my left should and ended up taking off a total of 8 working days. After the surgery MAKE SURE TO TAKE YOUR GAS-X AND WALK AROUND!! Trust me -- it helps. Good Luck

Yes, post op. I do have some struggle. Biggest thing for me is that I have the left shoulder pain that about 1% of people get and I still have it. That is the only thing that I complain about now. I've gotten used to the long needle that is used to insert the fluid into the band. I thought I was going to faint when I seen it the first time! Lol But overall everything is going good. I just know now that I cannot let myself get to hungry because that is when you eat to fast and getting your food stuck, which only happened once for me, is not fun. :/ One thing that I tell people is that is TRULY a lifestyle change and if a person is not going to be dedicated to it - - dont waste the time. Having supportive people, friends included, will make your recovery and journey smooth and worthwhile.

For me, I do one scrammbled egg with 3 slices of avocado or 1/2 c of refried Beans. The calories are a little higher but it will last me longer than a shake or a yogurt. Plus I log all my calories on "My Fitness Pal" to make sure that I don't go over. Good Luck!

Not nervous but excited! I will tell you this, its something to get used to. I just had my 3rd fill yesterday and I still get a little nervous too but the needle is the only bad part. Good Luck!!

You have a friend....look me up "Kisha Nikki Murphy Owens"...... Good Luck!

He is right...it will take about a month before you can get back into a gym. I am at my 60th day and I still cannot do sit ups or any ab machines but I am on the elliptical, treadmill, and weights daily.

Good Luck...you'll do great. I am at my 60th day.

Glad that your mom is doing so much better now!!