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I feel pretty darn good. The port site is sore but not unreasonable. I can sleep on both sides with a little support from a pillow. I have been drinking "Whey To Go" protein powder...available a Whole Foods, along with my calcium citrate powder mixed in with milk and it tastes good. The creamy soups in the box and are satisfying, as well as applesauce, yoghurt and jell-o. The gas has subsided and or releases when it should. Does anyone have any suggestions about a bra that won't rub on the upper incision site? I thought of a sports bra that is like a tank top that covers it all. I have to go back to work on 12-4 in business attire, so I can't go without one. I haven't slept through the night yet and I don't want to rely on liquid Vicodan to put me out, so I just try to psyche myself into getting back to sleep by thinking what a great thing I have done for myself as well as my family. http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Hello! I was banded on 11-26, spent the night..and that was good, and have had good gas release. I find that if I lay on my back with my knees out to each side that I get some gas release. Also, start walking right away! This wakes everything up and starts it moving! Good luck to you...you are on your way!

Hello! I am having my lapband on November 26, 2007 and I sure need help in preparing for post op. Can you all help me with a "laundry list" of things that I should have on hand? I am 59 years old and my surgeon is Dr. Vierra in Monterey California. I am very confident that he will perform this well, but I just want to know, in addition to what he tells me, if there are things that I should know from those of you who have actually experienced this surgery. All comments are very welcome!:help:quinsanacafe@aol.com

Hello-I am strongly thinking of having this procedure. I am 5'7'' and weight 220. I am so depressed about this weight.