simplycharming

I am 36 yrs old and i was banded Jan7th. the experience hasnt been all that bad, but i guess in all the research I did before hand I fell short in asking the righ questions. I havent been in alot of pain, except gas and around he port, which brings my first question about acceptable methods of pain relief ie.ice pack, heating pad, when to switch from heavy pain meds (pERCOCET) to something not as strong. i also did not ask how much liquid I should intake or what to do about gas(I see now people say ex strength gaas x,but i took baby Mylicon) The gas was in my chest and seemed to last forever, even after I took Milk of Magnesia(was recommened for bowel movement). The second day I think I drank to much fliud because I was full and feeling bloated most of the day(not a good feeling).I also found the it was not good to start off with sweet things (CIB,yogurt)because it makes my stomach turn, sos Im bascically still doing, warm tea, warm water, milk,juice. It feels like Im healing(not as much much pulling,site itching)and aside from the back pain(from sleep on my back, too much pulling laying on my side) I guess Im coming along ok.It also pays to have a great support system.....

are there any foods you couldnt eat?

I am about to be banded Jan 6th and I am so nervous!!!!!For starters this 2 wk liquid diet is sooo hard.Ive been irritable,tired and just not my normal social self. Can someone tell me a little about how eating it after the band and is it very restricted as far as what you eat,not necessarily how much. I struggling ,but determined to go through with this....