KerryS

Hi and welcome :-) banded 4th August - list 14 lb pre op just started week 3 diet of blended baby food consistency - not lost anything post surgery but feel thinner my clothes are hanging on me so gonna stay off the scales and just see how it goes. First week I've felt any normality from pain etc so feeling good- fill in 4 weeks or so - baby steps xxx

Hi April I've just added u would love to join - banded 4th August too - just starting mushy food this week - not list any weight since surgery lost 14lb pre surgery xxx

Hi me too - it is getting easier though and depending on what clothes I wear it can feel worse. Exactly 2 weeks for me tomorrow. Xxx

Thanks might have a go at lying like that :-) xxx

Awesome thanks for the update. I think we are all going through the same doubts and worries. I am coming to the end of week 2 and it helps a lot to hear of experiences like this and give us some hope and validation that this is all normal. Great news in your weight loss to date _ really looking forward to hear how you get in xxx

I try so hard not to move when in asleep but always end up hurting myself. I never sleep on my back normally so I have found my back pain in the mornings - can't win haha. I am going to try the heat and cold pack combinations and see if I get any ease. Ooo not had any heartburn feelings at all. 2 days and counting to mushy food :-) xxx

I'm on day 10 and mine are mainly ok. Large one near my port is painful and itchy. I had mine glued - not sure if anyone else did and it's a bit irritating and catches on clothes as it pulls off - sometimes think that's more painful than the scars. Still a lot of side pain again today - hoping it goes soon xxx

Hi how are you feeling now?

Thanks ???? I am sure the weeks will fly by and we will be feeling fit and energetic very soon

I am trying to not think about weight until I am healed and feeling better - it's hard to try and find a balance on this diet and I don't think it's good for me with so few healthy options so I am just thinking of this as recovery for now xxx

HI, I had my op last Tuesday and my port area is also the most painful. I've noticed if I sit wrong for a long time it hurts even more (I sort of have a habit of leaning over at my desk and that's when I feel it most). I found the pain was easier in the first 4/5 days than the last 5 days, so I was worried I had done something, but reading these forums I think that may be normal. I spoke to my nurse and she said to just keep taking the pain killers. Good luck with your journey.xx

Hi, I was banded 04th August 2015, lost 15 pounds on preop diet, high Protein (mainly chicken) and low carbs (not liquid) and have been on liquid diet for 10 days now post op. I have not lost another pound since. I haven't gained any either though :-). I don't think I am getting enough calories to lose weight (managing to consume about 500 - 800 per day) - I am looking forward to getting back to healthy eating. I am 5ft1, 232 pounds. Would love to hear how you get on. I am worried that if I continue to not be able to eat I will get stuck. thanks K xxx