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Hi Shantel, I had surgery on Monday. I felt the same way you did. Today's the first day I'm feeling better. Stay hopeful and take your pain meds. I really think that's what helped me. It relaxed my body so much.

Well, that is something I haven't been doing... not since Wednesday. Guess I will try taking some and see if that helps.

It's the gas.. dealing with it too. worst part as far as I can tell

It will get better. I have to say today is the first day that I feel semi-normal. Still having a little port pain but overall a huge improvement. Am able to get down my two shakes, Jello, broth and ice pops. It will get better, believe me, I didn't think it ever would.

I can't wait.. i don't feel my port but that gas and indigestion is awful.

I am on the exact same page. Was banded tuesday and really have been doing bad getting my Protein Shakes in. I don't feel like eating or drinking anything. Had half a Jello cup last night and felt very bloated and the shakes are like torture

I hear ya. I don't want to eat either and anytime I eat or drink it stays there. I walk and walk and it works for a while. but i am miserable

Surgery was on Tuesday.. I'm having a difficult time getting in my Protein and drinking my fluids and am having a lot of gas pain. I know there is an end in sight but I'm ready to feel normal. How long before I start to feel "normal"? Normal meaning no pain and feeling good?

what an inspiration! i need to get some photos of myself just for the encouragement. great job!

my nutritionist was all for it and said she would help me through the rough parts with the diet and would be there if/when I needed her. i suppose i am lucky in that regard. i did always wonder if people would say something like "taking the easy way out"... but I decided a long time ago not to let what others think get to me. my decision, my health, and my life. period

walking is what has worked for me best. and just letting it out when it needs to exit

doing ok. finally getting some of the gas out of me and a bowl movement.. that made a difference. still just sleepy and tired.

I am glad it's over too. I am post-op since Monday and I am still sore but it's getting better each day. I still can't sleep on my side. I really miss that. I am still having a lot of soreness on my left side where my port is and today I ran a fever so I'm not quite there yet. I still have to take the pain meds at night. That's when it hurts the most.

i am really only having pain from the gas I think. I did get to sleep on my side cuddled up to a pillow. that seemed to help. Hurts some when I try to cough, haven't taken any pain meds since yesterday around noon. i am just ready to be normal again. normal meaning get in the green zone. oh my... that sneeze hurt lol

Today's my dayyyyy! So excited, and a little nervous!

Good luck!

the walking has been the best thing for me today. i get to have some creamy Cereal or Soup tomorrow.. so excited!

i wore a loose fitting dress and flip flops as well.

New to the forum!!!! I am scheduled for lap band on May 20, 2014. I am very excited

I was banded may 2 and feeling pretty good. How long is the typical recovery period?

Good luck on your new journey! Remember to listen to your Dr., follow all instructions, eat right and exercise. I had my lap-band for 3 years now and I have lost 155 lbs. I went from a size 24 down to a size 6! It's a lot of hard work, but you have to do it to be successful! You can do it!!! Congratulations and good luck!

thanks! you did so well!

Feeling pretty good. Had hernia repair too

All is well.

Today is the day!! I am here!

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i am tired of shakes too but it does give me more energy as well and i can also tell when I don;t have what I am suppose to. tomorrow surgery.... thursday cream soup!!!! never thought i would be so excited over Soup lol

Glad to hear you are feeling good bobomarge!

Mine is tuesday too! Good luck . Im sure it will go well

Good luck Cindi!! Im on for tuesday!

My last meal included Pasta and sushi

Sounds yummy

Mine is may 6th too! Im going to stock up on Soup broths and shakes.

It is going pretty well i think. Tomorrow will be one week. The first 2 days were harder mainly because i would forget and "almost" eat something but then remember. I havent cheated