Bandedk8y

I had a hard time the first 3 days but after that no gas pain and steady loss. I'm one week out today and down 3 pounds, 23 overall.

I wouldn't say I'm scared but just anxious to get started on this next chapter. I have lost 16 pounds on the pre-op diet which almost broke me, but I got through it and I'm ready! If I can do that I know I can make my band work for me for the rest of my life. Also I set a goal of a 5k on 8/17. I may have to walk it but I will be in it!

I had it too. The best thing to do is walk. Even if it is a little at a time you need to get up and moving. Hope it is better soon.

I am right there with you! Today (3 days post op) I'm having a hard time taking deep breaths. There is a "heaviness" in my chest and I'm having a harder time swallowing today than any other day. I'm really hoping it's gas and will be gone tomorrow. I'm still not eating (drinking) very much at all. I'm a little concerned I won't heal as fast without the nutrients from food.
Hang in there. Thank goodness for LBT. Just knowing someone else is going through the same thing helps tremendously.

I was banded Monday, I have been lucky to not experience some of these things. BUT, the trouble taking deep breaths is gas. At least my experience has been that. I had the same feeling walked around a while, a huge belch came out and that pressure was relieved. It felt really good, my gas pain was a very nagging type of pain. If you don't feel it's safe to shower yet, then don't. Not worth the risk, unless you have someone home who can help you or at least be on standby just in case. But, I'd just wait. My doc told me to focus on Water at first to not get dehydrated then move to Protein Shakes when ready (hopefully after a few days). I hope you start feeling better and are able to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk. I know it has helped me big time! Good luck!!

Bandedk8y I did start feeling a little better yesterday and doing pretty well this morning. So hopefully a couple days and you will feel better too. I'm still not getting much down but hopefully that will get better soon. I took a shower on day 3 and was very week and shaky. You might want to wait another day or two if you aren't feeling well enough.

I was banded on Thursday-had to stay overnight because I had felt so sick after surgery. Since being home the days have ebbed and flowed. I found hot broth made me feel good, I could only eat(drink) about 3/4 cup, very slowly but really got me through. I have also gone on a couple walks a day, that tires me but also moves the gas around! Hopefully this helps- it will get better!

I'm with you tomorrow!!

I wouldn't say I'm scared but just anxious to get started on this next chapter. I have lost 16 pounds on the pre-op diet which almost broke me, but I got through it and I'm ready! If I can do that I know I can make my band work for me for the rest of my life. Also I set a goal of a 5k on 8/17. I may have to walk it but I will be in it!

I wouldn't say I'm scared but just anxious to get started on this next chapter. I have lost 16 pounds on the pre-op diet which almost broke me, but I got through it and I'm ready! If I can do that I know I can make my band work for me for the rest of my life. Also I set a goal of a 5k on 8/17. I may have to walk it but I will be in it!

I wouldn't say I'm scared but just anxious to get started on this next chapter. I have lost 16 pounds on the pre-op diet which almost broke me, but I got through it and I'm ready! If I can do that I know I can make my band work for me for the rest of my life. Also I set a goal of a 5k on 8/17. I may have to walk it but I will be in it!

I lost 14 in the first week! One week to go.

I lost 14 in the first week! One week to go.