Lynn2988

As you get to know your limits everything is in small amounts. In terms of sips I sip (swallow) about two at a time, then wait a minute or two, and sip again. Liquid seems to go down (on me) with no difficulty. it takes me about 10 minutes to get through a Boost high protein energy drink (liquid). I am sure I can get through it quicker, but do not want to push it just yet. In terms of feeling full - today is my day 4 after being banded and I haven't felt hungry yet - thirsty yes, but no hunger for food (desire a bit) - my daughter the same - we are taking in the liquids because we know we need to, but based on what I've read the "hungry" will come soon. As you prepare for your surgery, based on your doctor's recommendations of course, have what you need in your house a ahead of time, chewable vitamins, high protein drinks that you like, broth, sugar free jello and popsicles... These are things you will need to select because others despite their best intentions will not always make smart choices for you (this is experience speaking). Also, make sure for your first day or two some is there to help you get up and lay down - you may not need it, but that was something I didn't realize I would need and I did (luckily my husband was there). Finally, depending on your size, flexibility, and soreness level have a plan as to how you will clean yourself after using the bathroom (another thing I didn't think about ahead of time). Needless to say its a temporary thing, that may not apply to you, but its important. Hope this is helpful.

My name is Lynette and I am 42 years old. I am married with three grown children (my youngest is 18 and she and I were banded on the same day). I am teacher (Literacy Coach, actually) and I live in Staten Island. I was just banded on the 10th of February. My starting weight, prior to the two weeks of the liquid diet was 283 and I have a long way to go. I am just looking for someone to talk to as I go on this journey. Someone who will listen and be honest. I know that as I my weight changes so will my life and having someone from the "outside" can help bring some balance. I know I will have lots of questions and want to know about what others are experiencing as well.

I started to do the same thing a few weeks before surgery and in doing so I did some damage meaning I gained back the little bit I had lost the few months before. I had to do a liquid diet two weeks before surgery and even then I allowed myself a meal every two days (nothing too over the top)- the idea that I physically could, where after the surgery I could not just tempted me more. But then something clicked four days before surgery I decided once again that I wanted to be thin and that this was my choice. With that I went into to the surgery with four full days of liquid diet and no last supper. Now three days after surgery I have no regrets about what I ate before, where part of my choice of eating might have been nerves I think it had more to do with ability.

Feeling Better than Yesterday... Today is much better than yesterday. I am pretty much able to get up with little or no assistance now. (My bed is kind of high - didn't realize that would be work). I could always walk around and even go up and down stairs right after surgery. Soreness has been replaced with a feeling like a muscle that has been really worked out. The only thing that is still a bit problematic is cleaning myself well after using the bathroom. I can't fully stretch yet. Thank goodness for showers and the fact that my wounds closed up with some sort of "superglue" so they can get wet. Sorry if that is a bit more than you wanted to know, but there are lots of things that I didn't really consider. I was always thinking long term, never week one after surgery.

Feeling Better than Yesterday... Today is much better than yesterday. I am pretty much able to get up with little or no assistance now. (My bed is kind of high - didn't realize that would be work). I could always walk around and even go up and down stairs right after surgery. Soreness has been replaced with a feeling like a muscle that has been really worked out. The only thing that is still a bit problematic is cleaning myself well after using the bathroom. I can't fully stretch yet. Thank goodness for showers and the fact that my wounds closed up with some sort of "superglue" so they can get wet. Sorry if that is a bit more than you wanted to know, but there are lots of things that I didn't really consider. I was always thinking long term, never week one after surgery.

Today is much better than yesterday. I am pretty much able to get up with little or no assistance now. (My bed is kind of high - didn't realize that would be work). I could always walk around and even go up and down stairs right after surgery. Soreness has been replaced with a feeling like a muscle that has been really worked out. The only thing that is still a bit problematic is cleaning myself well after using the bathroom. I can't fully stretch yet. Thank goodness for showers and the fact that my wounds closed up with some sort of "superglue" so they can get wet. Sorry if that is a bit more than you wanted to know, but there are lots of things that I didn't really consider. I was always thinking long term, never week one after surgery.

Congratulations Whillow. That was definitely a moment to be proud of. Your hard work and dedication is paying off.

I was banded on the 10th and I have had the same experience. Lots of air in the neck and shoulders. Little by little it is subsiding. Rolling my shoulders and Walking around does help to move it along/

My 18 year old daughter and I just had our surgery two days ago. We came home yesterday are both really sore. Standing up and laying down are two major challenges. I am feeling so many different things (none of which is hunger) that I am not sure what is normal. I know that a lot of my aches have to do with the air in my body and I can't wait for it to pass. Still practicing deep breaths because my lungs feel achy. Its weird because I think this is all normal, but I wonder. I know everyone's experience is unique, but I didn't expect this amount of discomfort. While I can say I got up a few hours after surgery and am walking around I can not say that doing this is not work. Pain medication doesn't really seem to help. Don't get me wrong I feel better than the day of, but it seems like each pain that leaves is replaced by an ache I hadn't noticed before. How long will the discomfort last?:tongue_smilie:

My 18 year old daughter and I just had our surgery two days ago. We came home yesterday are both really sore. Standing up and laying down are two major challenges. I am feeling so many different things (none of which is hunger) that I am not sure what is normal. I know that a lot of my aches have to do with the air in my body and I can't wait for it to pass. Still practicing deep breaths because my lungs feel achy. Its weird because I think this is all normal, but I wonder. I know everyone's experience is unique, but I didn't expect this amount of discomfort. While I can say I got up a few hours after surgery and am walking around I can not say that doing this is not work. Pain medication doesn't really seem to help. Don't get me wrong I feel better than the day of, but it seems like each pain that leaves is replaced by an ache I hadn't noticed before. How long will the discomfort last?:frown: