So... They want to schedule my surgery for Aug 13th.. :smile2: :smile:

However..... I go back to work for inservice/mtgs on Aug 16th!! I've always, always recovered quickly from surgery.... But am a bit concerned... That's fast!!.............. It is mostly sitting and listening those 1st couple of days though......

Input/thoughts??

Thanks so much! So far, so good. I have some discomfort when I move at times, but nothing awful at all! I have the gas-x strips, and I'm walking... The nagging shoulder pain is annoying, but gas-x really helps. I am sipping on water and crystal light much as I can, and 2 oz protein shake 3x/day. I hope I am ready for work monday too!

Great news!!!!!

Michelle, I am just now feeling a little like myself. My surgery was supposed to be at 12:15 did not go in till 1:15. Was done about 2 and on my way home at 4. Still feeling a little groggy, surprised how little I am taking in. Maybe 1 protein shake for the whole day. I start off with 1/3 and then have more around lunch and the rest for dinner. I have the protein bullet which I drink with water, trying to get in as much protein as I can. Gas pain is really annoying and still sore around the port area. The walking does help but then I get real tired and go back to sleep. Praying that I will be up for work tomorrow. We don't have to get there till 11:30 so I may be ok. Good luck!

I was really worried about this too - I got a last minute surgery date and could only get 3 days off - I went back on the forth and thankfully was ok - just uncomfortable as I got up and sat down. I was mostly worried about the gas I've been reading about but that didn't happen for me either.

All in all i think it helped - I walked the most on the day I went back to work - I'm 6 days out now and feeling great - can't wait for full liquids tomorrow :cursing: Good Luck!

Yay! Did really well today. I'm so relieved. How as it Janelle??

Didnt make it on the 16th, was having a lot of pain in the incision area. Took meds around 3 am to help with pain and that made me really drowsy and loopy. I did make it today, everyone kept saying I looked sick or tired. Had to lay down in nurses station cuz I was feeling winded. Guess everybody is different! Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Hi, everyone.

I'm sorry that I haven't checked in for a while. I hope that everyone that was banded is doing well. I had my surgery this morning. Everything went well. I feel fine except for the gas. I'm about to pop a gas x strip and see if it helps. Talk to you guys later.

Arisa

Wow, Janelle.. I a$ so sorry to hear that. Hopefully tomorrow will be much better! I did OK today~ just keeping super busy! Gas pains are almost gone.... And I blended up some refried Beans and cheese this evening. So far so good!

Arisa! I'm so glad to hear from you! I wondered if you were doing OK! The 1st 3 days post-op I was all about gas strips!! Even had 1 today... Keep me posted on how u feel!

Not 2 bad today. But by the time I got home I was ready for the pain meds. Sounds like noone else is having pain in the port area except me, and on top of that gas pains! I know it will be all worth it when I get to my goal! I start pureed food on Sunday--looking forward to it. Tomorrow is a work day in our class and I have help. Plus I was able to get a lot done before the surgery. So I will be in my class mainly doing paperwork and my sis-in-law will help me with the heavier stuff. Sounds like everyone is doing well and I am thankful to be on the other side!:smile2: