FinAndFun73

My date was September 6th. So far so good. Go for follow up on the 13th. No issues so far, soup, soup, protein shakes, water and did I say soup? ? Previous 2x lap band (revision done 3 yrs after original surgery). Originally lost about 80 lbs only for about 45 lbs to come back over last 2 years due to band and esophagus issues. Excited to have this opportunity and looking forward to my progress.

Not much to report until my first fill which is Wednesday. I did have some cramping this weekend, but think its gas.

This is my second time being banded and the 2nd time I still haven't lost but a couple of pounds during post op. I had a hiatial hernia and band replacement. Even after doing liquids/mushies the 1st two weeks,no real weightloss. I know this period is for healing but I'm so discouraged right now. The 1st time banded, I only lost 30 lbs over a 2.5 year period because of my sinus drainage issues and always having to take fluid out the band. Really need support this time around. My 1st fill is the 24th. Hopefully this journey will be different. Would love to be 15-20 lbs lighter by my birthday in 3 weeks...calling on you fellow Bandsters for support :-)

Thanks everyone. It's quieted down for the time being. :-). Now on to mushy food!

Starting to worry. When I drink my protein shake or liquids, my stomach begins to make these gurgling sounds. I'm hoping it just means that I'm hungry and that I haven't stretched my pouch or stitches! Any one else experience these noises?

2 days post op with hernia repair and band replacement. I've been able to belch.

Today is day 2 post op of my band replacement and hiatial hernia repair. I was originally banded October 2010 but due to excessive vomiting and "tight" issues I decided to do a "do-over" based on dr recommendations. I lost 30 lbs the 1st go round. Hoping to accomplish 70 lbs this time! I was released from hospital today after my upper GI shows all went well. I'm a little sore but not hurting to bad. Definitely need to see progress this time around. My 1st time I had a lot of issues which made me think I had a slip early on and wasn't accurately diagnosed. I trust my Doctor and have confidence in him just wonder if this should have been repaired some time ago. Making a commitment to myself right now to eat better and stick to liquids as long as possible. Definitely looking for support from those who had to do a replacement surgery.