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@@gabita I was having .5-.7 lbs loss everyday which was awesome to see but for 2 days it has gone the other way! I was down 5.5 from surgery then yesterday up a little and today up a little. I even did yard work one day and went to the gym (walked slow in treadmill) yesterday but it went up. This is the wake up call I knew was coming....this isn't a magic trick. It will be a long road of eating right and exercise, utilizing our new tool. I started off with a little fill, she starts you at 2 cc in the OR. I do feel full after 4 oz of food. I'm only on liquids though so it only last about 3 hours. Hang in there!! This will get better and your numbers will drop. For now Celebrate the non scale victories....I had a coupon for Kohls so I got a shirt a size smaller then usual....when I got home it fit!!! That's better then a number on a scale!

So I was LB'ed last Thurs, 4/16, and today is day 4 post op. I'm on full liquids and have noticed if I drink a protein drink or like today Greek yogurt (yes it's allowed) 4oz I develop very loud belly rumbles about 30 min later, then eventually pass the gas and then it's about time for my next meal! These are not painful but would be embarrassing at work or in public! Will this settle down or should I plan on gas x with each meal?? I ate these same foods before surgery....

Great job!!! Keep up the good work!!

@@Bandista your posts and comments on post are ALWAYS encouraging and supportive! Congrats on your loss and I have no doubt you will reach your goal!! ????

It has gotten less every day ????

Hi I'm from the Pgh area and had my lap band done by Dr McCloskey at Magee 4/16/15. Very happy with my decision so far. In 6 days, down 4 +pounds Looks like this thread died....hoping we can get it going again!!

@@Bandista the Genepro works great! Pre surgery I would mix one scoop into my morning coffee, sprinkle in while stirring, and it dissolves right in! 30 Gm protein with morning coffee is awesome! It would hold me for hours. Now I'm mixing half a scoop with my cream of wheats and yogurt. Eventually when I have my coffee again I will go back to my morning mix

@InkedLexeme. The first night getting out of bed I pulled/injured a muscle on the right sight side of my belly button...that is the only thing causing me pain. Hurts to sit up, bend far over and lift my right leg up. I was able to shave my legs today though ???? No discomfort from the incisions or the port.

@@InkedLexeme Great job sticking to the pre-op diet! I took my Ipad and nook to the hospital and didnt use them at all. I took a toothbrush and tooth paste but forgot my shampoo ect and had to use the hospitals when I got a shower. So I recommend comfy PJ's, personal care items and phone with charger. I see you the weight tracker.....how? Hang in there! Its scary to go through surgery but every single day after you feel better and better! I made 4 oz of cream of wheat and felt full after 3 oz! It's an empowering feeling to have control of your intake! So far I don't regret this surgery at all!

4days post LB and all is going well! Was banded 4/16, last Thursday. Surgery went well and I spent the night at the hospital. Only issue was my back was killing me from the bed!! Was walking within hours and walked often. In the morning they did a brief upper GI and all was cleared for me to eat. It was educational watching on the TV my swallow and how it passes the band. I now understand the eat slowly!! I had clears that day then transitioned to full liquids on Friday. I've done very well with this except I did mess up and at 8 oz of soup in 30 min and I think that was way too much! I suffered with severe waves of gas pains and bloating. Since then I've been only eating 3-4 oz at a time and this has worked very well! I did pull an abdominal muscle the first night getting out of bed and that has continued to bother me. No other pain. Glad to be on this journey!

My surgeon said she fills it 2cc in the OR "to prime the tubing and band". I have a 10cc band and she has very few patients over 5-6cc.

Thanks KateP, Bandista and JustWatchMe! I think I'll hold on the gas x, at least while home, so I can see if it's dissipating over the next few weeks. It doesn't hurt and seems to pass quickly. So far so good...other then a pulled ab muscle I feel good and no hunger. Down 1.5 lbs from pre-op weight. This will slow as I add foods but it's nice to see )

@parrishel do you take an anti-gas med for it regularly?

Thanks Karina150! Yesterday was better!! I'm waiting until tomorrow to try soup again ????

Interesting....in only 2 days out and was feeling great until I had soup 8 oz over half an hour. I wonder if I ate too much! Ugh, that could be why I felt so bad. It's hard to get this first two weeks straight with get enough fluids and don't drink too much at once.

Day 3 and better! Day 2 after anything is the worst! I had gas pains and was exhausted from poor sleep in the hospital. I went home yesterday, surgery the day before, and took a good nap...made a world of difference. Last night I slept well, got up a few times to pee and get pain meds but had restful sleep. This AM I feel significantly better I'm on full liquids but am taking it easy and slow...flavored Water, Popsicle and do start with a Protein drink which went well. So far all is good!

I had LB yesterday the 16th. All went well and I was able to walk around last evening. Had my upper GI this AM and passed (no leak) so then I started sipping clears. That went well and I just got home and had 2 oz protein drink and that went well. My hardest part was the hospital bed!! So unbelievably uncomfortable and I hardly slept ???? Came home, took a gas x, pain medicine and a nap in my bed for 1.5 hrs and I feel so much better!! Now to go chill in my recliner and sip away!

My LB is tomorrow morning....excitedly nervous. Not looking forward to 2 weeks liquids then 2 weeks puréed. In a month I'll be able to start soft/regular food. I'm just ready to start this journey!!

Leag78 and Overtherainbow - how is the eating and wt loss going since your surgery? Hope you feel better today Msgemini75!

I go this Thurs the 16th....I'm ready and just want to get going on the rest of my life! The cravings have diminished some. I'm glad in a way I work tomorrow...clears at work will be a challenge but it will also keep me busy! I'll post an update post-op ????

Great to hear Hoppy! Keep up the good work

Hoppy, how did day 2 go? Hang in there!!

That's awesome Hoppy!! Walk around too to avoid or at least reduce the gas pains! So glad it went well ) Congrats on entering the next phase!!

Good luck Hoppy!! Sending positive thoughts your way

Gabita- So glad things are going well! So you are feeling full but "mentally" hungry? I too don't have to the pre-op diet...you're the first person I've seen to not have too as well!! I have decided to cut caffeine this week, pretty tired but should be better tomorrow. Then starting Friday I'm going to go low carb to give a little jump start, surgery in a week