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Katy, I'm seeing more and more people on this board who are having fluid put in their bands at the time of surgery. If someone is having problems swallowing or eating mushies, I always ask if they had fluid in at the time of surgery. Most patients weren't told there was fluid already injected.

I didn't need pain meds past day one post op. Once I was off them I felt so much better. Give your body time between each dose to assess whether you need another dose or whether liquid tylenol will so the trick. Sounds like you did well! Welcome to the other side!

Jen, You can do this. Get your mind set now to limit your calories without restriction. You said you keep hoping you'll so better tomorrow. MAKE IT BETTER STARTING NOW!!! You CAN do it! Get on board and move forward! Keep me posted!

Make sure you've got some veggie and fish options!!

Congratulations! Check the pre-op forum - you'll find people going through exactly what you will. It's a great place to get support and motivation during that time period. I don't have any tips other than to encourage you to follow your doctors orders to the letter! Good luck!

Hi, Are you sure they didn't put fluid in your band at the time of surgery? I'm finding that there seems to be a higher prevalence of people having difficulties like what you mentioned that there is already fluid in the band at the time of surgery. Why not call your doc and ask? Maybe also give them the scoop on how you're feeling.

Amber, Give it time. Just sip sip sip all day. Move around as much as you can and take it easy. It gets better every day.

Jake, Watch the slippery slope there. If you know taco bell will go down easy and there are ten taco bells in as many square miles, don't let it be something you turn to easily. I buy vegetarian fat free Refried beans and sprinkle a bit of cheese on the top - delicious.

I was told benefiber was fine. I used it for months prior to surgery and was told I could keep using it except for the day of surgery. I haven't needed it.

It's a good lesson to learn about preparedness. Forgive yourself and move on.

Keep us posted! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery!

It was a breeze for me. Didn't need any pain meds since the day after surgery. No gas pains. I was able to sleep on my tummy on Day 2. I read a lot on these forums about the surgery and knew what to expect. I think positivity an preparedness played a huge role in making this easy for me. Also, my surgeon is in a Bariatric Center of Excellence and is very skilled. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Im down 17 pounds in 11 days.

Scrupples, How much are you eating? What's your daily calorie intake?

I wonder if it's just this thread or if port flips are more common in Realize band patients...

Give it time. You've practically been starved since banding. Give yourself a few days with things being the way they are supposed to be. Let your tummy settle down. I'm so annoyed that they put fluid in during surgery and that the nurse doesn't seem to care. They should take it all out. I hope things improve drastically in the next few days Stay positive and strong! You can do this.

Good luck tomorrow! Stay positive! I've had a great experience so far. I wish the same for you.

Roasted red pepper hummus! Lentils! Tofu!

Sorry - it is Spirutein.

Go soy! Spiritein is yummy and there are a ton of different flavors.

You're going to do great! I was a little bit nervous myself but I'm 10 days post op and, frankly, felt pretty good on day 2. I didnt even need pain meds after the day after surgery. Being prepared helps a lot. Preparation and positive thinking made this surgery and recovery pretty smooth. I wish the same for you! This is a great Christmas present for yourself.

No wonder you are hungry! Check with him again to see about protein shakes. Mine wasn't listed on my list of things I could have but they said it was a given that I was expected to have two a day. Poor thing! I hope you can have something to satisfy you.

Thanks so much! I will do that.

I just don't understand the rationale behind adding fluid to the band at the time of surgery. Someone said something about avoiding Bandster Hell. Could that be why?

Amy, Are you doing protein shakes?

Thinking of you guys! How did you all do?