Hi all. I'm getting banded tomorrow and I'm super excited. I've been waiting for this for a while. I've already dropped over 27 lbs on the pre-op diet that I started in June. I was wondering if their is any advice you can give me for as what it will be like after the surgery. Thanks.

Well I actually have both shoulders hurting. My chest feels like I can't breath in that deeply either. I know this all because of the swelling. Last night was hard because I had to keep going to the bathroom because of all the iv fluids they pump you with. Getting out of the bed was the hardest thing.

I'm taking Gas-X strips for the gas but they don't seem to be working that well. I'll give it time. However, I'm sleeping on a recliner tonight. I want to be able to be comfortable getting up and laying down.

How are you feeling today?

I moved to a recliner as well! Extremely difficult getting in and out of bed....my belly button hurts! The gas has eased up a little bit...i am taking Mylanta. I got out the house 4 the first time 2day and totally overdid it. I went 2 three stores and by the third one, i was short breath and in so much pain! I am doing better...not great...but better...

I also weighed myself 2day...and it looks like i'm down 12 pounds!

Also, are any of you having trouble eating. I'm not hungry at all but I know the doctor told me to drink my Protein shakes. It's just hard because I slowly drink them and then I feel more bloated. I'm not using milk, just plain old Water. I can't wait for the swelling to go down so that I take in deep breaths again.

I am having a lil trouble eating....CAUSE I'M NOT HUNGRY! LOL~...i am required 2 eat modified liquids first 7 days...and i'm not suppose 2 do the Protein Shakes until day 5 of surgery. i'm having trouble keeping up with the 64-80 ounces of liquids and vitamins! Its just sooo much! But i know its worth it in the end~!

How is day 5 going 4 u?