Banded 9/10/10- Questions

[SarahMarie123 0]

Hey folks!

I was banded yesterday. I of course am not hungry, however do have a few questions.

For the first few days...when I am on Clear liquids...how do I get Vitamins and Protein?

Did anyone have a pain pump? This pack is awkward...and knowing that it is inserted in me is pretty weird...apparently Dr. will take it out Monday...anyone have any experience with this?

I am starting to ask myself why I did this...but I am sure this is totally normal after surgery...when you are in pain. :smile:

I can't wait to see myself dropipng weight!

[MollyRN 28]

Vitamins and Protein are not really a concern the first couple of days - hydration is. I did start mixing some Protein Powder into my Water and drinks by day 3.

[gettinready 0]

I didn't start Protiens until about 3 days post-op and my Vitamins at 1wk post-op.

I did have the pain pump/ball too and yes it was very awkward. I was told to pull mine out when it was flat...so I had my surgery on a Wed and pulled it out Friday(didn't hurt at all but definitely a wierd sensation). I'm now 2.5wks post-op and doing much better.

Hang in there!

[SarahMarie123 0]

Thanks folks! These replies really help come some of my fears :smile:

[neenee717 37]

Thanks. I am newly banded on day 2 post op and was looking at having it removed cause I was uncomfortable

[peggycas 0]

I take a liquid Multi-Vitamin and use Unjury Protein powder. Was not concerned with all that until about day 3. Water, broth are good. I'm two weeks postop

[honk 780]

My surgeon let me have Protein Shakes and broth the first week. Starting week two I was allowed to start taking Vitamins (multi and calcium).