Hi friends. Well, I am banded! My long journey since November has finally paid off. I came home from the hospital this afternoon. Everything is going well so far. I have very little gas pain. My doctor did the single-incision in the belly button, so my pain is very minimal as well.

Right now my biggest fear is eating and drinking. I don't want to throw up! I have had a popsicle, a few sips of Special K Protein Water, and a few bites of Jello. How do I know how much I can eat without getting sick?

Congrats!!! Welcome to the banded club!!:thumbup: Your body will tell you when and how much you need. Take it slow but it sounds like you're off to a great start!!

p.s. Popcicles made me feel fuller longer and gave me that "chewing" sensation. Helped tons!!!!

Edited May 19, 201016 yr by Carosel2002

Stop as soon as you feel the tightness and wait at least five minutes before continuing - if you can. That seems to work for me. I'm four days post op and if anything I have to try to eat more, I'm getting so little in - so it's pretty difficult to overeat, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just eat slow and listen to your stomach.

And congrats on a successful surgery!! :w00t: