Carvinplayer

How's everyone doing? I'm on mushies now. Week 3 postop. Weight loss totally stalled. I believe it's a thing, the 3 week stall.

I am very new to the Band and this forum. I don't really have enough knowledge to even pretend to offer you good advice but that wasn't the point of your post, was it? The one thing that I do know without any doubt whatsoever is that this is not a SPRINT. This is a MARATHON and it is one you and I will be running for many years to come. The fact that you underwent the procedure, that you find yourself on these forums publicly seeking encouragement from relative strangers leads me believe that what you might need above all is a simple reminder. You are very brave and your are special. It takes guts and determination to get this far. Don't Ever Forget, nothing worthwhile is easy. This forum is full of great advice and people that care. Your MD has a vested interest in your success...lean on them. If you need encouragement then please go to the nearest mirror and reintroduce yourself to one of the bravest people you will ever meet...

Down 30.6lbs as of this morning. I could cry. I've worked SO hard and I deserve it. YAY me!

I am very new to the Band and this forum. I don't really have enough knowledge to even pretend to offer you good advice but that wasn't the point of your post, was it? The one thing that I do know without any doubt whatsoever is that this is not a SPRINT. This is a MARATHON and it is one you and I will be running for many years to come. The fact that you underwent the procedure, that you find yourself on these forums publicly seeking encouragement from relative strangers leads me believe that what you might need above all is a simple reminder. You are very brave and your are special. It takes guts and determination to get this far. Don't Ever Forget, nothing worthwhile is easy. This forum is full of great advice and people that care. Your MD has a vested interest in your success...lean on them. If you need encouragement then please go to the nearest mirror and reintroduce yourself to one of the bravest people you will ever meet...

I walked all over the hospital on day #0, a mile on post-op day #1, 1.5 miles on post-op day #2, and today I am going to walk for a full 3 miles. As an RN I can tell you that unless my patients are on a ventilator or are medically unstable they at least get out of bed and into a recliner on the first day. Walk, walk, walk! It is good for the body and good for the brain and it will get all of that air out of you. I have a month off and I intend to spend a good part of every day outside in the fresh air walking through parks filled with the colors of autumn. Grats to you and good luck!

Got banded on 10/9 and had some other issues arise after I was banded. I am now on the mushie diet but I was wondering how long should one wait to start exercising after the band?

You should start walking right away- and the more the better.
As far as other exercise, get clearance from your doctor to start.

I was banded 9/19 and was told i needed to walk at least 45 mins a day starting as soon as i could get my butt in shoes .. but because i had the dreaded hernia repair also no heavy lifting or upper body workouts for 6wks.

Ask you doctor. But generally walking is ok.
Just an FYI- work out on an empty stomach as your band may feel tighter during and after exercise.

Yes, my surgeon said walk as much as I like. But, no lifts, or other type of weights, and sit ups, etc for 6 weeks.

Hi all,
My name is Brenda, I had my surgery October 25 so Im on my 2nd day. All went well. Got one more day of clear liquids and the on to full and then soft. Been just a little sore in the port area but other then that pretty good..

Glad it went well for you Carvinplayer. I'm home. Feeling ok. I told my surgeon I felt like I had been kicked by a horse. He said so long as it was only a small horse!

I am about 24 hours post op and the swelling and pain around incisions has definitely increased.
Wondering if it's the gas that hit today? I was expecting it yesterday, but yesterday wast so bad. When did you guys get gas and how many days did it last? Also, how often did you take the maalox? I'm not sure my bottle said

Good luck Carvinplayer! I'll think of you tomorrow. We can do this thing!

I'm excited. Bit scared. What should I take to hospital? Xx

1 week to go! Pre op at surgen is in 30 min then off to the hospital for preop testing!

I
Am
BANDED!!!!!! WHOOT WHOOT!!!

My pre-op is today! Wish me luck for signing the final paperwork and weight in.

HI there! For my first post I am proud to announce my surgery date is 10/29. Kind of nervous but very excited!

HI there! For my first post I am proud to announce my surgery date is 10/29. Kind of nervous but very excited!