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I'm 9 days and yes it makes me nervous...don't want to have another surgery!

Thanks everyone...and honk good idea about the coffee cup...will try that

I was just wondering that today myself!

I go in at 9:30 and have surgery at 11:30. All the questions they ask freak me out...trying not to think about it! Anyone else's dr. tell them they could have a light dinner the night before? I don't know if it's because I am going in so late or what...but it was nice to have a last solid meal as I'be been on liquids for 2 weeks. Anyhow...will catch you all on the other side. Prayers welcome!!!

Justplaintired I'm doing better today...tried to go to work yesterday...bad decision!! I took today off again and what a difference! I'm hoping to make it through work tomorrow! This is my 4th surgery and I agree I felt worse with this one also...am surprised at how bad I've felt as I've really never had a problem before. I have just felt so weak and shaky. My husband has been soo good taking care of the kids and running around for me, I actually felt well enough to make dinner tonight and clean up so that is definitely progress!! I don't even see my dr. until the 17th and have no idea when I will have a fill. Just started creamy Soups today...best dinner I've had in weeks! Something other than sweet and boring broth. I'm so jealous of your cruise! Where are you going? I love cruises! Just relax and enjoy it's not something you do everyday...or maybe it is I don't know Did your dr. tell you how much you should be eating at a time? Mine never really said...I ate a lot of Soup tonight...I'm sure it just slides right through..will have to watch that I guess. I was just so happy to eat something that had some flavor. You're right...we will make it...we'll just have to take it one day at a time

So glad I found this...swear I thought it was just me. Was banded the 25th as well. Have had diarrhea for the last 4 days I have NO energy...tried going to work yesterday and am back home today. I am not drinking Protein drinks (not on my 'list') but perhaps I should try them???

Just thought I'd add my 2 cents here...I had surgery last Friday the 25th. I am a teacher and went back to work today. Now I do not consider myself a wimp but I was soo weak that I am taking tomorrow off. I feel okay as far as pain goes but the liquid diet is what kills ya because it's like you've had the flu for a week. Now on the other hand I know another person who was banded on the same day and in the hospital she was visiting me just raring to go...she went back to work Tuesday and is doing great. All in all it just depends on how you do. I thought I would be like that other girl...I've had gall bladder surgery and 2 c sections...never had any problems with anesthesia and I was a mess! (not to scare you...it's all good now ) I hope everything goes well for you and wish you a very speedy recovery!!

I think I have been having this too...feels kind of like a lump in your throat but comes in a wave kind of?? Mine has been happening less and less in the last couple days.

Justplaintired I'm just sitting here jealous you're going on a cruise Love cruises!! Restriction or no restriction it sounds like you are feeling better and that is definitely a good sign...it gives me hope

Have the exact opposite problem. What do ya do with that??

Have the exact opposite problem. What do ya do with that??

Jaramipa I ws banded the same day and had extreme nauseaus until Sunday. What worked for me was just getting up and changing locations. I found I kept laying there in bed feeling miserable and needed to switch positions. I have not drank anything other than clear liquids and broth. I did have some jello yesterday. I have also had that constant feeling I need to burp since yesterday...almost feels like a lump in your throat that comes and goes?? Good to know I am not alone on that one as it worried me a little. I hope you are feeling better today...I may try the mints someone suggested to settle my stomach as that worked when I was pregnant Hugs to you!! We will all get through this together!

Thanks for your reply justplaintired. I am feeling much better today. For the first 3 days I was so sick I just drifted in and out of sleep and felt horrible. When I came out of surgery I had what I think was an anxiety attack ...just couldn't catch my breath...they gave me adavan which I don't think helped the situation much. The pain medication they were giving me was morphine so I am wondering if that was also part of the problem...who knows?? Sounds like you are still having issues...I hope they get better soon! I am hoping to go back to work on Wednesday....we'll see how that goes. I am not sure what I will feel when I am full so I am afraid to eat very much at a time (mind you I'm still on clear liquids) This is all such a work in progress...I guess we will all just figure it out as we go Hope you are feeling better soon!!!

Wow I guess I am all alone on here

I am.banded but feel horrible!! I am soo nauseous. Anyone else feel this way and what did u do?

Glad it went well redhead! I'm going in on Friday and I can tell you I have the same feelings!

Glad everything went well for you Elle! Hope you feel better soon

I am going in on Friday 2/25! Best wishes to everyone this week!!!

Korilynn are you still on preop? I'm on day 8 today and while I wouldn't say it's easier it is going by pretty quickly. I do have a special dinner I bought tickets for before I had my date so I have been very faithful to my 2 week diet knowing that that one night I would at least allow myself to eat the protein they served for the dinner...atleast that would be protein I've only told one of the people I'm going with about the surgery so I'm just going to eat a little bit. I am ok with my dr's conservative side...hoping that will aide in everything going smoothly and healing well!

I'm drinking 4 optifast shakes a day and can have broth and sf jello and popsicles in between...those of you eating real food enjoy! You're lucky! I have lost 10 pds since last Friday so for that I cannot complain!

Congratulations...glad everything went well!!

So glad you're feeling better...and congratulations!!!!

Hang in there Bruinfan.....surgery is scary no matter what. We all have our doubts going in. You can do it!!

Glad everyone seems to be recovering well. I am still in preop and just thought I'd ask you all...my dr.'s orders for post surgery are 1 week clear liquids, 1 week creamy liquids, then 2 weeks pureed foods...then...on week 5 soft foods. I'm not exactly sure what soft foods is?? Sounds like you all are moving on much faster...anyone else have a post op diet like that? or is my dr just ultra conservative.

I'm on day 3 of my all liquid preop diet and I found myself at a baby shower today...starving and surrounded by all the yummy things that go along with them...more than being hungry I realized that I was sad. Sad that I could not enjoy it, sad that I couldn't join in the fun. It's like I'm breaking up with a bad boyfriend...but I still love him. Anyone else feeling like that?? Makes me wonder why it is I feel sad rather than angry or even proud that I was able to stay away from it all. Just thought I would throw that thought out there and see if anyone else had similar experiences.