I had my surgery yesterday, and am home today. Feeling a bit sore and incredibly full. I have to sip, sip, sip to make sure I get all the nutrients and H2O I need.

Really tired this morning but glad to be home and have the procedure overwith.

I just hope and pray I made the right decision.

My liver apparently was quite pretty. Doc was proud of my efforts, and said he could tell I did not cheat at all. He said it made the surgery much safer and easier on me.

Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers.

Ruthie:lol:

Congrats!! Sip sip that's the way to go. I started walking the same day of my procedure just not to much but enough. I started walking as much as I could the next day went to SAMs grabbed a basket and walked. Walk walk as much as you can. I had mime done on a Wednesday went back to workthe following Monday. Good luck to you 

MC

I am 2 days post op...So I know how you feel right now. Today for lunch was the first time I have actually been able to put down about a 1/2 cup of soup. I wasn't hungry at all but I knew I need to try and get something down. Walking does help a ton...just don't over do it...I over did it a bit this morning so I am paying for it...Walking does help as long as it is not is excess...

Congratulations!!!

HI EVERYBODY I HAVEN'T DONE THE SURGURY YET BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW EVEN THOUGH ITS EARLY IF YOU ARE ALL GLAD YOU WENT THOUGH WITH THE BANDING?

Congrats Ruthie! Hope you get to feeling better soon! For me, I'm 4 days out and getting around pretty well. The gas is still a pain. But, other than that - it's all good.

Today was the first day that I can honestly say I was hungry. But, I ate some (my doc has pureed foods for the next two weeks) and I am fine and full. I'm trying to not drink anything - that's been the big change. I have to go eat without anything to drink near me.

And a big on the liver. How funny is it that I was all asking about my liver, too. It was like we wanted a liver report card. For all that hard work of the pre-op diet, we should all get A's!

Better Life - right now I can say that I'm very happy with my decision. I haven't had the first fill, yet but I am glad to have the initial surgery behind me.

Congrats, Ruthie!! I just sent you a message -- so glad you are doing well!

Catherine

Welcome to your new life. Enjoy your new band, and body. (Oh, and most important- enjoy buying new clothes!!!)

HI EVERYBODY I HAVEN'T DONE THE SURGURY YET BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW EVEN THOUGH ITS EARLY IF YOU ARE ALL GLAD YOU WENT THOUGH WITH THE BANDING?

ABSOLUTELY! I was banded 3/18, lost 10 lbs on pre-op diet and have lost 6 more since the surgery. I'm on 3 weeks of liquid diet before I can eat anything mushy or solid, and don't get my first fill until 5/1. The hunger is there but not bad, I don't feel much restriction. Was up and walking an hour after surgery, my Dr says walk walk walk, helps with the gas. Pretty much 100% now except for a little tenderness at the port incision. Stepped on the scale this morning and saw a number that begins with a "1" for the first time in about 5 years - that felt so good!!!!!

ABSOLUTELY! I was banded 3/18, lost 10 lbs on pre-op diet and have lost 6 more since the surgery. I'm on 3 weeks of liquid diet before I can eat anything mushy or solid, and don't get my first fill until 5/1. The hunger is there but not bad, I don't feel much restriction. Was up and walking an hour after surgery, my Dr says walk walk walk, helps with the gas. Pretty much 100% now except for a little tenderness at the port incision. Stepped on the scale this morning and saw a number that begins with a "1" for the first time in about 5 years - that felt so good!!!!!

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I get banded April 7 and I am so ready. Glad to hear from someone who is happy with her dicision so early.

Congratulations!!!!! Tomorrow is the Big day for me and I am very nervous.