Gavsmommy

I was banded on 4/29. My emotions are a rollercoaster still at this point. The first week after surgery was almost hell, I felt like a had an elephant sitting on my chest and my shoulder in a vise... I seriously thought at time I was having a heart attack. I called my surgeon and he came into the office on a Sunday! He said I had a lot of swelling so he removed the fluid from my band and it was some relief Now anything I try to get down I have terrible gas pains (totally embarrassing) I got 3 more days on liquids then start mushies I just pray this gets easier... I hate to say anything negative to my family because I don't want to hear I told you so... So I will suffer in silence but I know how everyone feels

My surgery date is set for April 29th. Today is the start of my 2 week liquid pre-op diet, I have done well with the diet so far... chicken broth for dinner while the husband and kid had biscuits and gravy... can you say torture. I just have to keep motivated it's just to weeks right.. My motivation is my son I want to be the mom that can play at the park not the one who just watches... This to me is just another bump in the road to get the finish line. I pray for courage, strength and guidance through out this process. It has taken a year to get approval from the insurance company and my mom (lol). She never being over weight just didn't get it. I really don't know if she does now but atleast she is supportive. I am glad I found this site I have found some useful information. I wish everyone the best of luck!