LisaLisainVa

I was banded on Thursday. The whole time I was in the hospital, I felt great! Just sore from the band area and incision site. When I got home? Not so much. I've been having a tough time with pain, also a hard time getting liquids in. Forced down 2 Protein shakes over the course of the day yesterday in very tiny sips. Took 2 hours to drink one. I am having chest pain when I swallow, and I think it's just because it's so tight in there from the swelling. As for the 10 lb weight gain, I weighed myself when I got home too and it said I weighed 6 lbs more. I weighed again this morning, and it's back to what I weighed the morning of my surgery. I think it's Water weight from the IV... they really keep you "juiced up" in the hospital so you don't dehydrate. Give it a couple days and weigh again. You KNOW you didn't gain weight during that time... just let the swelling go down and you'll be fine! Good luck!

Wow...I am 3 days post-op and I can barely swallow 2 protein shakes and a little water during the day. I can't even imagine eating! Even the thought of it makes my tummy tighten up. I too can't believe you were able to drive yourself home. I really don't think I could have if I tried. Just take it easy, and don't overdo it! We're supposed to be taking baby steps for the first few weeks. Don't want you to hurt yourself. God bless you, and continue giving you strength to do this on your own! You go, girl!