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I am 5 days post op and still only able to get in about 16oz protein shake (4oz at a time through out the day) and then some popsicle, water and 1 jello. I get that full feeling so quick. Is this normal? A couple of drinks and I am full for an hour. If I try to take more in I get nauseous but I'm afraid of not getting enough protein in. Each day I have been able to take a little more in. Just don't want to make myself weak or sick from not getting enough in.

Congrats!!! I am now on my 4th day post-op. I must say the weekend was pretty rough but today I woke up and feel almost normal again.lol. I can barely drink 2-4oz an hour. Still not even hungry. My gas pain is now all gone and no nausea. I am now looking forward to what the future holds and still SUPER excited!!! I start back to work tomorrow so will be interesting to see how that goes.

I am only 3 days out but I am the same way. Food looks and smells horrible right now. I can't get enough Water. I am trying to take in Protein shake as much as possible but hard to do. I just keep telling myself my stomach needs time to heal. I just take sips every few minutes.

I was also banded Friday. I have episodes of nausea but nothing to major. My insides just feel really sore and full. I have been trying to sip water and protein shake as often as possible. I too still pretty wiped out and just walking for 10 min makes me feel like I ran a marathon. My gas is slowly fading which is WONDERFUL. If you are really nauseated I would call your dr for some meds. They do help a lot. Just remember this phase will pass quickly. Today for me is a TON better than yesterday.

Well I got banded yesterday. The nurses where laughing at me . They said they have never seen anyone in such a good mood and excited to have surgery. My surgery was around 7:45am and I was home by noon. I slept off and on most of the day. I got up several times and walked around my house. Today I feel a littel better but still shaky and took another 2 hr nap. I am sipping water as often as possible to stay hydrated. Even that is a chore right now. I am really sore inside and out but I know every day will get better. I have used gas-x strips when I felt the soreness inside and it definately helped. Also used the heat pad when I'm feeling sore and it helps also. Good luck to everyone getting banded next week!

My surgery is also this Friday. So excited and so ready!! Good Luck!!

I am about to get banded this Friday and have read different things about how people tolerate soda after being banded. I LOVE a diet soda every once in a while and am just curious if I will no longer be able to drink it. I know I for sure can't for the first month. But what about after that?

Looks like you have done great. You have the exact starting weight as me. I also want to do my best without a fill too quickly. I had no idea that soda was such a controversy. I just had heard different things. My dietician said some people can handle it and some couldn't but that I for sure couldn't for a month. I don't want to do ANYTHING either to mess my band up. I know soda is not good for you anyway but I do love it. But I rather be healthy anyday. Guess I will enjoy my last one tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your help!!

Yes, I hate the after taste of the Protein shakes. My poor hubby hates the smell on my breath. Good thing he loves me so much..lol. I can't wait till I don't have to drink so many of them every day. However, I agree that they do fill you up. I am glad I am on protein instead of just Clear liquids. I think it would have been a lot harder. I only have 4 days to go and I am so ready. I feel great. My appetite has went down and I love seeing the numbers going down on the scale. LOVE hearing from all the new March banders. Keep letting us know how things are going!!

Welcome Lola and congrats on starting your new journey. I am in southeast Missouri and am scheduled to have my surgery next Friday. I have found SO much wonderful information on this site. I am so excited about starting my new life!! Keep coming back and asking those questions. I will help you as much as I can along this journey!!

I have Anthem BCBS of Missouri and mine did not require anything other than a history of weight loss attempts in the last 5 years (lol...that was easy to show) and then I had to see a pyschologist and a dietician. I was SO SO happy when they said mine was paid at 100% and I didn't have any waiting period. However, I know each plan is different. You drs office will call your insurance company and find out after your first visit. Good luck!!

I remember that feeling of first joining the gym and being totally lost. Almost all gyms have an orientation with a trainer. I highly recommend setting that up. They will go over each peace of equipment and how to use it. Most of them will even start you out on a program if you ask. Way to go by signing up and starting a fitnes program!!! One more step to becoming healthier!!

I remember that feeling of first joining the gym and being totally lost. Almost all gyms have an orientation with a trainer. I highly recommend setting that up. They will go over each peace of equipment and how to use it. Most of them will even start you out on a program if you ask. Way to go by signing up and starting a fitnes program!!! One more step to becoming healthier!!

Wow Sara, great job. I have finished 1 week and have 1 to go. Doing it for a month couldn't have been easy. You should be very proud of yourself!! Good luck on Monday!!

Can you believe in a week from now we will be home recoverying with out lap bands?? I am so excited!! I am ready to start a new beginning. I am mentally and physically ready for this!! Now if I could just fast forward the time it would be great..lol.

Wow. Can't believe we start March already tomorrow. Good luck to all the March 1 st surgeries. I am excited for all of you and look forward to what your experiences are!!

Hello to all my fellow March bandsters. My surgery date is March 8th and I am super excited. I have been working on this since November and feels like it has taken forever. I am on day 4 of my pre-op diet and its not too bad. Love seeing the scale go down already. I know it will slow up after the surgery for awhile but to me any number that goes down is a good number. This is my first post and I am hoping to find some friends who would like to go through this journey with me. To celebrate the ups and downs that we are all going to have. This is just one step to a new, healthier life. And I am praising God for it!!!