allyfran

Hello All, from Southern Cal. I've been lurking aroung the sights and decided it was time to introduce myself. I'm happily living life as a 54 year old wife, mother of 4 and grandmother of 8. I'm a Layout Specialist, aka "dummy" at the newspaper, been there for over 23 years. I was banded on June 2nd and the first 72 hours were rough! Thank goodness for the kids snow cone machine, so I can mix all those nasty protien drinks into slushes. The ice is great to chew on. I also figured out to eat/drink all my liquids from 1/4 teaspoon so I don't gulp. GULPING HURTS! Being 5 days out now, I'm feeling pretty darn good. I plan on going back to work on Monday. Thank goodness for this website! I was better prepared than I thought!

Hello, from Southern Calif. My doctor also said it was gas pain from them filling you with air during surgery. It feels as if you have severe indigestion. The walk, walk, walking that everyone talks about, lessens the pain or takes it away. I'm not talking about walking miles, I walk back and forth across the house a couple of times. I'm 5 days post op, and I have to admit the first 72 hours I felt it a lot, which is exactly what the books say. But today, I've felt it only a couple of times.

Hi, I'm a 54 year old female, and was banded on Monday June 2nd. I had the same fears that you do. My doctor didn't require a pre-op diet, so I didn't prepare myself as well as you are. I'm now drinking all my liquids (2 week post op diet, per my doctor) out of 1/4 teaspoon to avoid gulping, which can cause gas pain. It's only been 5 days now and I feel I can be successful at this. Good luck with your journey, don't be scared, if any of us could have succeeded in dieting, none of us would be bandits (or bandsters). Sally