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Well, I did it, tonight I had regular food, 4oz of chicken and dumpling. So far so good, took my time and chewed really good. I can actually feel full, maybe alittle pressure ,I guess that's what I feel. Anyway I'm gona take it slow and still some mushie and some not so mushie for a few days. Just thought I would share, it felt good to chew. The hardest was not drinking anything for 1/2 hour. Hope everyone had a great Mothers Day.

Hey Becky, Good luck on your surgery, you'll do fine. When you get home make sure you have some gas-x and a heating pad, I found they helped alot. My prayers are with you, let me know how you do. Monday I will be 3wks post-op and will start regular food Enough about me, good luck.

Brandy hi! You're doing great, I start regular foods this Monday, I'll be 3 wks post-op, and like you I'm really gona have to watch my portions, my first fill is not until 6/9. I'm down 9lbs since surgery, it's slow going but I've been on full liquids the whole time(soaps and cream of wheat, yogart and puddings) Not really hungry much, just trying to eat 3x aday with protein drinks, ice tea and water inbetween. Good luck and let me know how you make out on real food.

I have to say, I had a 2nd thought for about 1 seconds right after my surgery, of course I really didn't know where I was, but by the time I got to my room they were long gone. This Monday I will be 3 weeks post-op, my port site is still a little tender, but other than that I feel great and wouldn't change a thing. I get to start regular food this week and can't wait. Small portions, small bite and eat slow. The slow part is the hardest next to not drinking with my meals. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Janet, Hope all is well with your family, my thought and prayers are with you .

I would suggest you go to a seminar, I went to 2 of them and learned a lot more then I thougt I knew. Each one gave me a little bit more since they were done by 2 different surgeons from the same office. It can't hurt and it cost nothing. Remember KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. Good luck and keep us posted.

Janet, You are such an inspiration. Congratulations. I'm just 9 months behind you. I can do this....... With people like you out there who inpire and encourage us anything is possible. You should be very proud of yourself. You go girl.

Hey all you April Avengers, how is everyone doing. I'm just 16 days post-op and feeling better every day. Just wish my port site would feel better. Still keeping everything down. Well I was just checking on you guys. Keep me posted. I still have till June 9th for my 1st fill. I hope I'm giving myself enough time to see how I'll do, since I have a 5hr flight on June 18th and won't be back until July 2nd. I'm heading back east for a few weeks to visit my family. Carol

Best of luck Jason, and remember your not alone. Just look at these boards. We are all here to help. Carol

Hey Jerseygirl, I'm 16 days post-op now and my port site is still sore and swallen and feels hard at times. I know that they cut the muscles there ad it takes longer to heal, not sure if I would call it a burning feeling but I don't like it. Any how your not alone. P.S. The heating pad helped alot along with the gas-ex. Keep in touch. What part of Jersey are you from. I'll be there for a few weeks the end of June into July. Carol

Hi Gralda, I was banded 4/21, I had a hard time breathing the first 2 days. The first nite they gave me a few breathing treatments, mainly because I am asthmatic, it helped a little. But I think it was because of all the gas and the tube they put down your throat during surgery. Just keep taking deep breaths it helps.

Hey gang, Can anyone tell me how long does your port site stay swollen and sore. I'm 16 days post op and it still feels hard, sore and just a big lump. Is this normal?

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Not a fan of protein powder, :eek:but a friend told me about Jay Robb Egg White protein powder. It comes in non-flavored, vanilla, choc. and strewberry. This stuff is great, it leaves no film, gritty after taste Just blend it in my magic bullet w/ skim milk or water and add my own flavor, like banana, strawberry I even added a little cup of jello to it. Not bad. Not sure where to buy it, :confused:I went on line to jayrobb.com. Check it out, he also has other things w/protein. I just started using it a few days ago and its really not bad. They even say you can sprinkle it on your food. Hope this helps. Carol

Welcome to the band wagon Yvonne, This is the greatest place to find new friends, answers and just good old conversation. I'm also 55 and was banded 4/21 and each day I feel a little better. Down 9 lbs. & so happy I did it. My port site is really the only spot that is still tender, but getting better everyday. Again Welcome.

Teresa, I'm sorry for your loss. I lost a very dear friend 10 yrs ago this July to cancer and I still sometimes things happen that remind me of her and the laughs we had. Thats when I thank God I had a friend like her and that she still can make me laugh and be happy. My prayers are with you.

Just found this thread and added my stats to the list. The only thing I forgot to add was my High pre-op weight. Not sure how to go back and fix it. My highest weight was 209 and 5ft tall. If anyone knows how to change it let me know. This spread sheet was a great idea. Thanks and good luck to us all. Carol

Almost 2weeks post-op, can anyone tell me how long the port site is sore and alittle swollen. I still have discomfort around this area and it feel like a small ball, is this normal?I also thought the port site was more to side above your hip. Guess not.

Well, I'm 12 days post op and lost a total of 8lbs.:party: Not sure if this is normal or if I should be loosing more. I'm on thick liquids for 3weeks. Anything you get thru a straw. I try to eat soup or cereal 3 times a day, the rest is all water or ice tea. I wasn't on any pre op diet plus the first few days after surgery I could only walk around the house . I am feel a lot better and stronger with each day that passes. I guess it's different for everyone, not to mention when you're 55 it takes alittle longer to heal. So far I haven't been hungry but maybe once or twice and my first fill is not until June 9th. Any suggestion would be welcome.

Hey, How is everyone doing? Just thought I'd check and see how all you April Avengers are feeling. I'm 10 days post op and feeling pretty good. Keeping liquids down, most the gas is gone, but the port site is still sore. One more week of liquids and thick (full) liquids and then it's on to regular food. My dog is happy since today is the first day I let him sit on my lap..He's a bichon and loves to jump up on my lap. That was the hardest, keeping him of my stomack. He's such a Mommas boy. I hope you all keep me posted.

I'm eight days post op and I still have the pain in my left side near my port, I thought it would be gone by now,:w00t: but as I read all these posts I guess I have a few more weeks. :w00t: When I put my hand where it hurts I can almost feel the port, just alittle puffy, is this normal.

Diane, My prayers are with you, and vent all you want that's why we are here. Carol

Officially 1 wk post op and feeling better. Lost 5 lbs and have had no problems with thick fluids. 2 more weeks and I can start solid food and my first fill is June 9th. My port area is still sore, actually today it is worse then the first few days, How long does this last? Thank God for my recliner(easy to get in and out of and I sleep better.) I'm traveling back east on June 18th, so hopefully between the 9th and the 18th I can tell if my first fill is to much before I get 3000 miles away from my doctor. Janet: how are things in California, I hope your not to close to the fires.

Catchmi, Remember heating pad, moving around the house little sips, and I found that my recliner was my best friend. Easier to and get in and out of and splept better. Also, at the hospital they gave me a breathing thing to take home and use every hour or so and that helped alot with the tightness in chest and bring up mucus. You'll do fine and we are all her to help one another on this journey.

Whoohoo!!!! Made it thru the first week and feeling alot better, except that darn port site is still sore and alittle painful at times. Congratulations to all who have been banded and Good Luck to those who are waiting, my prayers are with you. So far so good with soups and liquidslost 5 lbs and my first fill is not until June 9th, hopfully I can at least loose 1 lb a week w/o any fills. Before I go can anyone tell me if a heating pad would help the port area feel better? Hope you guys will keep me posted. This is a great site to share and learn. And again good luck tomorrow for all who are being banded.