Braysmom

Today is July 18, 2008 and it has been almost two months since I had my Lap Band Surgery. I have to admit that the first few weeks after surgery were pretty rough. I was in pain and couldn't not find a comfortable way to sit, sleep, do anything. Once that went away, I would say by about the middle - end of June I was in good spirits and feeling much better. I have not had any problems with my diet at all. I did the liquid after surgery diet and then the mashed foods and by the end of June I was eating regular food with almost no problems at all. Of course I am eating a quarter of what I used to eat in portion size. When I went for my 6 week post surgery doc appt he said I was exceeding the norm for weight loss and did not need a fill yet. I went back yesterday, July 17 and had my first fill. I have lost a total of 30 lbs since I started the liquid diet 2 weeks before surgery. The fill did not hurt, however, I was very uncomfortable after and can only do liquids. Later on today I am going to try some mashed foods and see how that goes. I hope this feeling doesn't last long. Overall I am feeling pretty good, my back no longer hurts like it used to and I can run around and play with my now 17 month old son! The lap band surgery was definitely a great decision for me!

Today is July 18, 2008 and it has been almost two months since I had my Lap Band Surgery. I have to admit that the first few weeks after surgery were pretty rough. I was in pain and couldn't not find a comfortable way to sit, sleep, do anything. Once that went away, I would say by about the middle - end of June I was in good spirits and feeling much better. I have not had any problems with my diet at all. I did the liquid after surgery diet and then the mashed foods and by the end of June I was eating regular food with almost no problems at all. Of course I am eating a quarter of what I used to eat in portion size. When I went for my 6 week post surgery doc appt he said I was exceeding the norm for weight loss and did not need a fill yet. I went back yesterday, July 17 and had my first fill. I have lost a total of 30 lbs since I started the liquid diet 2 weeks before surgery. The fill did not hurt, however, I was very uncomfortable after and can only do liquids. Later on today I am going to try some mashed foods and see how that goes. I hope this feeling doesn't last long. Overall I am feeling pretty good, my back no longer hurts like it used to and I can run around and play with my now 17 month old son! The lap band surgery was definitely a great decision for me!

Hi there The first step to take is to talk to your doctor and see if he/she thinks lap band surgery is an option for you. I started the process in January of 2008 by going to one of my surgeon's seminars. At the seminar they will tell you the entire process and depending on your insurance there may be certain things you need to do to qualify for lap band surgery. You can also do alot of research at lapband.com. What is PCOS?? Keep reading the posts on here, that has been a tremndous help to me, I wish I had joined before the surgery then I would have had a better idea of what was going to happen. Feel free to ask any other questions, I'd be glad to help if I can.

I had a little bit of ice cream too, so don't feel too bad about it. It's a treat that is easy to go down! Just think while everyone else was having their cookouts and eating their hearts out we were sipping on drinks! A little icecream isn't bad! LOL Happy belated birthday!

Glad you are feeling better. That has been my problem, being weak and tired and just plain old uncomfortable. Today I feel a little better but still tired as I did not sleep well. I go for my post-op appt tomorrow. I am hoping I can start the mashed foods cuz the liquid diet is getting a little old! Have you tried anything other than liquids yet? I am kind of nervous about trying it. As far as the car goes, I tried going out one day for a ride and the bumps in the road killed me! I guess I can understand why they don't want us to drive. Hope your appt goes great and you are getting all the rest you need this week!

My doc told me 2-4 weeks out. Why do you have to go back to work so soon? I had my surgery on the same day as you and I am feeling better but still painful on the port side and the center incision. Hope you start to feel better soon.

I love Dale Jr. too! I was so bummed last night, I thought for sure he was gonna have himself a win!

Yeah! Another Nascar fan!!! Who's your fav driver?

I don't feel like getting out either. I am extremely tired still. Not sure if that's the meds or lack of food. I am feeling a little better but still very sore. The liquid bandage/glue they put on over the incisions is starting to come off and one of the incisions opened a little but quickly closed itself back up. I was a little nervous there for a minute! Do you feel any pain when you drink the liquids? Mine's not rally pain but a lot of tightness when I drink something as my meal. How long did your doc tell you to stay on liquids before going to mashed foods? I am excited about this new life as well. I miss eating the things I love but I know in time I will be able too just in much smaller portions!

HI Nikki How did it go when you first started eating real food again? Has it been hard for you to not see any results right now? I think that will be hard thing for me but hopefully with all the support I will be able to deal with it. Portions was always my biggest problem so hopefully. I have only lost a little so far and like you said that was the liquid diet. I am glad you are feeling great. That is encouraging.

They sent me home with Percotte.

Yes the port side is definitely the sorest part. I am starting to feel a little better. How are you sleeping at night? I have been having a tough time since I always slept on my side and can't do that yet. Are you having any difficulties with drinking all the liquids?

Thank you for the well wishes. Best of luck to you!!!!

Wow that is kinda freaky! Congrats on not having much pain at all. That is great. How are you feeling now? Eating normal foods? Would you say it has been worth it? I am trying to do some walking. Right now I think my biggest difficulty is not being able to pick up my son. He cries for me and I cannot pick him up. That part really sucks. I had terrible gas pains the first two days after but those are gone now. I do feel weak and tired but I am sure as time goes on that will get better to. Did you have to do the 2 weeks liquid diet before surgery?

When I mentioned it to the nurse she said it would be a little more painful than a c-section because you use all the muscles in your abdomen to do just about everything and where they cut you for the c-section is down lower. I was up and about as soon as I could feel my legs after the c-section. With this it hurts just moving around, lying, sitting. But it is getting better and I am sure every day it will continue to get better. In the end it will all be well worth it. Good luck to you.