I'm starting this thread on the post-op site, hoping that November 2010 Bandsters will post their responses and comments here.

My procedure is tomorrow, November 3, and I'll try to hang out here. Would welcome company!

Deb WS

Hi all, wow you all are such an inspiration hearing the stories of your surgeries and thoughts. I am having surgery Nov. 15 and I'm on day 4 of only shakes total 2 weeks of shakes. I have a pre-op class today 4 hours did you all do that as well? I have never been under so I'm scared. Is the pain meds pills or something else, I didn't think we could take pills.

Congradulations to the newly banders.

Hi, all!

Just a short note from me, in the hospital, to say that all went well and I am now banded! It is great to be on the 'other side of this huge milestone.

Today I understand I will have an upper GI test and an X-Ray...and I believe that, after that, the plan is to spring me this afternoon. I've had only ice chips so far...but I can't say I'm interested in much more, either!

Best to all and gratitude for this community,

Deb WS

Deb, glad your doing well, hope you get to go home later today. I had my first week post-op visit(banded 10/27) Weight down 8lbs from pre-op, first day back at work, tired but made it. Doctor told me to increase my Protein, only been drinking 50-60gms. I thought I was doing good but he wants me to have 60-80gms. Not sure how my pouch is going to hold all this, but I will work on it. Tonight I get to eat some mushy food...Now who everythought I would get excited about trying some soft scrambled eggs or mashed potatos. Well I ate the 4ozs mashed potatos when I got home today and guess who has heart burn. I think I was too excited and ate them to fast. Tomorrow morning I will try the soft eggs and increase the protein, tonight, I see broth in my future and Gas-X:blink: Hope all are doing well feeling good about the day overall even with the gas. :frown:

Hi all.. I had my band placed on Nov 2nd. Yesterday was the worst day for me, just real sore and lots of gas pain.. I walked as much as I could on codeine, and am taking gas-x strips... hope to feel like myself by this weekend!!

If it helps my 3rd and 4th day were the worst for gas by day 5 I was able to have liquids and tolerate. I really was not able to do the protein until day 6 and I am still struggling with getting the amount they want me to have in 24 hours along with meals and water. I average around 350-500 calories a day and staying pretty tired. I have also found the gas pains come back if I drink to fast. Gas-X is my new friend. Hope you feel better soon, Good luck!:frown:

Today is the 4th; one day after your surgery. I hope all went well for you. Tomorrow is my surgery. I am not looking forward to the pain. I hope you don't have much pain and are resting well. Let me know when you can. You are probably out of it a little. Take care and I wish you well! :frown:

Ok guys tomorrow is my big day pray that it's successful. I will keep you posted: )

Ok guys tomorrow is my big day pray that it's successful. I will keep you posted: )

Best of luck tomorrow!!!!!!

This is my first post - hi everyone! I was banded on 10/27. I've had little pain, and am able to tolerate the anti-gallstone meds just fine. I'm having trouble dealing with the hunger though!! Today I ate 980 calories, and I did cheat by eating some flaked fish. Am I going to lap band purgatory for my indiscretion?? I've lost 9 lbs since my surgery.

This is my first post - hi everyone! I was banded on 10/27. I've had little pain, and am able to tolerate the anti-gallstone meds just fine. I'm having trouble dealing with the hunger though!! Today I ate 980 calories, and I did cheat by eating some flaked fish. Am I going to LAP-BAND® purgatory for my indiscretion?? I've lost 9 lbs since my surgery.

Patty,

I hope there is not a Lap-Band purgatory but if there is I am sure we will all have plenty of company. :frown: I also had surgery on 10/27 have lost 9 lbs as well, today I had my first post op visit and my MD progressed me to soft mushy foods, like fish, potato's mashed, carrots mashed etc, i was so excited, real food. Well I at my 1/4 c mashed potato's and thought not bad and the old me just could not leave it alone and ate the other 1/4 cup 30 minutes later, well now I am paying for it with indigestion and reflux. I felt quilt for eating the second 1/4 cup of mashed potato's and seriously I have only taken in 450 calories today, so I think we will all be real comfy together here:lol:. Keep chatting I know it helps me to realize everyone is feeling the same thing. Keep up the good work and good luck.

Hello, everyone. I got my date I will be banded on the 11th of November! I am very nervous and excited at the same time. Everyone that post has been a huge inspiration to me! I hope to be able to keep posting my progress like you guys do, it has been so HELPFUL. From reading on this website I have put our recliner downstairs, bought gas-x, and made sure I try to stay up with my fluids. All your words and experiences are getting me ready. Please keep this nervous girl in your thoughts. Thx

I'm with you. My surgery is Nov. 11 at 10:30 am. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Ok guys tomorrow is my big day pray that it's successful. I will keep you posted: )

For everyone having surgery; Try to visualize yourself having a safe surgery, easy recovery, little pain, no nausea and no hunger. There is real power in visualization. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Hey Y'all,

Hoping that everyone who has had surgery this week is doing just fine, and anyone having surgery today the best of luck. Yesterday was a no energy day for me. I didn't take my pain medication all day.... and felt miserable. Not because of the pain... just a general no energy, bloated gassy day. For the most part it was just a day of the blahs!!!!!! Transitioned to full liquids... so creamed Soups were a nice change. Would love to be able to actually chew on something though. Had one nice discovery... in the hospital I was told I had four small incisions and two larger ones.... pulled back one of the lager band-aids and it was just a small 1 cm incision. So that makes 5 small and 1 larger (which isn't that large anyways, probably about 2"). Hope everyone has a wonderful day... I plan on making today better than yesterday!!!!:frown:

Well starting 3rd day post op doing great.Almost cant even tell I had anything done.No pain little sore but cant even say thats bad.Already had protien shake this mornin.Will return to work on Monday..Hope everyone is feeling as good as I am!

Hi all.. I had my band placed on Nov 2nd. Yesterday was the worst day for me, just real sore and lots of gas pain.. I walked as much as I could on codeine, and am taking gas-x strips... hope to feel like myself by this weekend!!

Hello banding day buddy, how are you feeling? I am still gassy this friday but other then that, feeling pretty good. Not sure I will even need pain meds today.

Gooodmorning everyone today is my BIG DAY I'm waiting for them to call mr back. I will keep you posted: ) smooches

Edited November 5, 201015 yr by latrice35

I am glad you said you ate soft foods I had my surgery last week and I have also been having soft foods. If I over due it I feel stomach spasms almost like hiccupping. Has that happened to you???