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You will be able to eat more than expected because you haven't had a fill yet.

I was banded the day after you. I was in alot of pain and made sure I took my prescription pain meds at night and tylenol during the day the first few days. Yesterday was the first day that I took nothing during the day - not even gas-x. I can see how each day is getting a little better. last night - for the first time, I was actually hungry, craving food - protein drinks & jello were not cutting it but I ignored that feeling and realized huw much better I was stasrting to feel. Make sure you are taking your pain meds and moving around as much as you can. Also take something for gas - then try to get some protein drink in - just a little at a time. Good luck!

It's just the gas - it will take some time for it to go down. Mine only swelled at the port site because I do not carry alot of weight in my stomach. I heard that it can take a couple of weeks for the swelling to go down. Just keep walking.

I am 4 days post -op and still in quite a bit of pain. Granted, they found a hiatial hernia and repaired that also. Each day I do get up and stay out of bed for longer periods of time but I think I expected to be fine by now. How long did it take all of you until you felt almost back to normal? I drove for the first time yesterday and my son had to buckle my seatbelt - it was too painful for me to reach to my right. I'm not sleeping as well either because I hate sleeping on my back.

Costco had a really good protein shake - they are 30 grams each - I just tried one tonight and it was the best

Thanks - nothing is coming up - but I have to lie down after a few sips and then I feel better. I haven't been able to drink more than a few sips at a time. I thought I was going slow but maybe not slow enough

I only drink it in place of regular water to get the xtra protein in.

I was told not to worry when my appetite increases and that once I get the fills, then I will be on my way.

I was also told to stay away from using straws because of the gas in can cause

I found a great portein drink at Costco! It's called "PROTEIN" by Premier Nutrition. 1 carton =1 serving - 30 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbs, 160 calories. They taste really good!!

I was banded on 11/19th. I find that when drinking - I'm not feeling full in my stomach but more in my esophogus. Is that what everyone else is experiencing? I only ask because whenever I get a cold, I get that same feeling when eating or drinking - it's like the post nasal drip is clogging up that area and this was way before surgery ever took place. I can't blow my nore right now because it's too painful.

For all you 11/19th bandsters - have any of you had a bowel movement yet?

I have been drinking the Speical K protein water - it;s good

MellyB - start sucking on popsicles - it will help with the cotton mouth

I was also banded on the 19th. Today is the first day that I'm able to get up a little more but I'm still in alot of pain. Are you taking Gas X? I would take those for the gas pains and try to get up and walk around your house a few minutes here & there. I'm only taking the prescribed meds at night because of the nausea - Tylenol during the day. I would just keep resting for another day or 2.

Do you have any flat Coca Cola in your house? I always keep a bottle of it in my fridge for stomach bugs - now I will have to drink it flat with the band. That or Canada Dry Gingerale - they need to be regular - not diet.

I was banded on the 19th. I also had a hyated hernia that they repaired during the surgery. (I didn't know I had it but realized after that was the cause of my indigestion/reflux at night). It's day 2 post-op, I'm still in alot of pain. So far I have only been able to get 1 protein drink in. Just not hungry. I can only get up for 5 minutes now and then but have been pushing to walk around the house if I feel up to it. I like hearing the post op stories to see I'm not alone. Thanks!

I understand what you are going through - I'm leaving in a few hours for the hospital - my surgery is this afternoon. I have been going through this journey since January and am so nervous that the day is finally here. I stopped reading the negative posts because they were also scaring me. But I'm ready and willing to take this chance and start a new journey in my life. Good luck to you!

You can get the Gas X Srtips in any supermarket, Walmart etc.. - they are sold near the Tums

I went through that "mourning" period - then I thought "Was food REALLY that good a friend? Look at what it did to me!" Now I'm miserable because of all the weight I gained. Then, I realized that it's worth the chance - I have 5 more days until I get banded.

You can also add orange extract and add raspberry extract to the chocolate shakes

Thanks for the inspiration - I will be banded next week and get nervous every time I read a negative post.

I have already stocked up on a little bit of Atkins, Eas and I just ordered a sample pack of Unjury - I plan on putting that into a blender. I also bought some extract flavors to spice them up a bit (like raspberry , orange). someone had posted Syntrax Nectar - on enjoyhealth.com. You can order a sample pack of that as well. Good luck

I will be banded in a couple of weeks. As someone who doesn't like to cook much or have time, Would the Weight Watchers dinner & Lean Cuisines make a good dinner choice? I thought that would give me the opportunity to get protein & veggies in one meal of moderate side with limited pasta (they don't fill me up now).

It sounds like you tried too soon. I haven't been banded yet but my instructions have me waiting until 9 days post-op before I can try the yogurt.