barbara9460

I was banded on 5/9. Finally, finally able to say WAS banded instead of will be banded! I don't have much pain really, just loads of gas that is really uncomfortable! Gas-X helps lots. I couldn't find the strips, so I'm using the chewables. I didn't get any pain meds in the hospital because I can't take codeine, so I got plain tylenol. Did nothing for the pain I did have. ONe of the bigger problems I have is that the highest incision is right in the bra line - it's not comfortable at ALL!
I can really see that each doc is different because mine is asking for 2 wks Clear liquids, then 2 or 3 full liquids and then mushies. It was hard yesterday to watch my family enjoying food while I sipped my broth! I'm hungry, but not hungry! I can't explain that either! It's hard to tell when I'm "full" or just gassy... ugh! I'm trying hard to get in the 96 oz of liquids they'd like me to do, but it's hard to do.
I'm just so glad to finally have my band!!!!!! And I have to update my ticker, because I've lost 20 lbs now! :biggrin: