Well, I made it! Tuesday evening and Wednesday were pretty rough days. Today, however, was soooooooo much better. I think that a huge part of my pain was the gas which seem to be much better now. I'm walking quite a bit which seems to help.

I worry that maybe I'm drinking too much Water. I know that they say to take sips and I'm trying to do that. Did any of you drink a lot after surgery and did you have any problems with it? How much is too much?

Kendra

Hi Kendra! I"m so glad to hear you are doing well, and at the computer! I agree, those gas pains are just the WORST! I don't remember drinking a lot of water, just sipping through out the day, but I can't imagine why this would hurt you. Stay posted for all the really experienced people to give you some input!

Congratulations! How many days off of school are you taking?

Cindy

Kendra, Glad all went well. I have just started the process so I know I have a long way to go before I get to stand in your shoes. Yes, I am envious. How long did you stay in the hospital and how long are you taking off of work? Guess I'm trying to get ready for hopefully the near future!

PJ

that's a great question. can we guzzle water? I will hopefully be getting my band in jan. it would be useful to know if we can drink as much as we want.

Congratulations!! The first few days I was only sipping water but gradually took in more and more. Now, I can guzzle it like I did pre-surgery.

Thank you so much for the comments. I think that I'm okay on the Water. I'm feeling more comfortable with the band each day. If I could just get this gas/heartburn thing under control, I'd be home free.

Regarding time off of work, I'm going back on Monday. I'll go back and teach for a week and then be off a week for Thanksgiving break. Since I teach first grade, I am going to have to let my little know not to hug too tightly. They are very affectionate which is wonderful but could be a bit painful.

I had no problem drinking Water from get go. I just sipped b/c I was afraid I would hurt myself. I'm almost 3 weeks out and I can drink just like before except I dont. Still afraid LOL.

Congratulations

I too was banded on tues the 8th. I just can't believe how sore I am at my port. I am getting around better though. My nurse said that I need to drink 60 oz of water a day to avoid dehydryation. I am trying really hard but am only getting about 50 oz. I try to drink out of the little 1oz glasses they had at the hospital for me and set them up 10 at a time. At times I feel like I am drowning. How are you doing on the other things like broth? Take care and I'm thinking of you.

Kendra,

I'm new to this board posting stuff and tried to send you a private message, but think I deleted it by mistake.

I went to Dr. Veninga's seminar on Thursday. I made the mistake of taking my mother, so she could understand the procedure. But she just doesn't get it. She can't understand why I can't lose 70-80lbs. on a diet. She has never battled with her weight much, and says food is NOT an issue with her. (Must be nice, huh?)

I'm 39, weigh 213 and am 5' 1". So my BMI is around 40. I have other health problems too. More on that later....

Gotta' run for now!

Stacey Fortenberry