I am schedule to have my surgery on 12/30/10 I am SO super excited and a little nervous after reading some of the posts on here. Its hard to know what to listen to and what not to since all of our MDs have different before and after plans. I have to be on a liquid diet 2 weeks prior and then 2 weeks after then work my way up to solids. I see some people on here are on a liquid diet for a month afterwards and I see some that eat anything (just in smaller portions) I was told my diet would be meat, cheese, and dark leafy veggies. Has anyone had their surgery done in St Pete, FL?

Well I had my surgery Thursday (12/30/10) so far so good. The worst I would say is the gas pains but thats moving, thank goodness. They tell you to breath deep and cough, oh my gosh that hurts, but you gotta do it. I am feeling great, kinda nervous, but still excited. I still have to stay on a clear liquid diet for 2 more weeks, broth and popscicles are my "main dishes" I can have all the non calorie beverages I want in between as well as sugar free hard candy/gum. Thought I was gonna sleep like a baby after surgery but oh no, they were in every 15 mins, 30 mins, then every hour, ugh let me SLEEP!! lol I am really interested in talking to others that have had or going to have this done. If anyone lives in Polk county Fla I would really like to talk. I am married and have kids, not looking for anything just another lapbander. I wish the best for all of you that have yet to have your surgery and to those that have already had it keep up the great job and follow your doctors orders! Have a wonderful New Year everyone.

Hi!!

I don't live in Florida but I am from Bartow - right in the middle of Polk County Florida!! My father was born and raised there and until 5 or 6 years ago, my uncle still lived there. I love Florida - was myself a miltary brat so we ended up in Jacksonville, NC - now the home of my children too!

Wow, sounds like you are doing great!! I understand no sleep in the hospital, just went through a hospital stay with my daughter's c-section and some complications afterwards. Guess they figure you can sleep when you get home. lol

Are you very sore? I have read so many posts about the gas afterwards - I can only relate to the gas pains after a tubligation I had years ago. Most of those pains ran from the abdomen to up around the shoulders and I remember thinking that it must be what a heart attack felt like. Are they able to give you anything for it or does it just have to work it out?

I have my first information appointment on the 13th of this month so I hope to follow your steps very soon!!

Gongratulations and I hope you have a blessed new year!

God bless,

Jaleena

Hello Fellow Band-Members! My name is Rueben from San Antonio TX. I'm a new bander going on 2 Days Strong! My surgery date was 12/30/10, what a Xmas and new years present to myself. I'm still in alot of pain and have hella gasses coming out of both openings, I know TMI but it's the truth. I've been drinking protein shakes, sipping on alot of water, doing my breathing excerises and walking around for atleast five minutes! My pain meds don't seem to work or help bur I know within time I'll be a brandnew Man! I'm looking foward for 2011 and the future! Happy New Year! God Bless & Good Luck! My current weight is 6'6 499, my new years goal is 6'6-375. It's going to be a long tough journey, but it's all or nothing! I've come this far, why not step it up and keep going!!!

Hello Fellow Band-Members! My name is Rueben from San Antonio TX. I'm a new bander going on 2 Days Strong! My surgery date was 12/30/10, what a Xmas and new years present to myself. I'm still in alot of pain and have hella gasses coming out of both openings, I know TMI but it's the truth. I've been drinking Protein shakes, sipping on alot of Water, doing my breathing excerises and walking around for atleast five minutes! My pain meds don't seem to work or help bur I know within time I'll be a brandnew Man! I'm looking foward for 2011 and the future! Happy New Year! God Bless & Good Luck! My current weight is 6'6 499, my new years goal is 6'6-375. It's going to be a long tough journey, but it's all or nothing! I've come this far, why not step it up and keep going!!!

Hey Rueban! We both had surgery on the same day! I can only have clear liquids for 2 more weeks, the gas is the worst and the port site is what hurts.Coughing is getting easier, i did sneeze today, that was very interesting hurt like a _______. You have nothing but an open road ahead of you, follow your MDs orders and you will make it. I will try to keep up with your progress. Best of luck fellow Lapbander! YOU CAN DO IT!!

Hi I too am a newbie!! I had surgery on 12/30/10. I'm doing fine...except for the GAS!!!! I'm on clear liquids but getting really tired of it. I can't wait to progress to pureed foods. I blended some clam chowder today and watered it down. It was soooooo good. I'm not supposed to start cream soups until Thursday, but I just can't eat anymore broth!!! Any suggestions on what else I can eat??

i had my surgery yesterday and am pretty sore. doesnt seem to get better with pain meds so i am guessing it is the gas from the surgery. i only had to do a liquid diet the day before and the day of surgery. today i am on to pureed diet. things dont seem to move well yet. i have 6 incisions. breathing is also difficult...i guess because of the soreness it makes it difficult to want to breathe deep. i had my surgery in charlottesville virginia. i am 41 years old and weighed 247 when i went in for my surgery. i am 5'3" tall.

Hi I had surgery on 12/30/10, I hope you are doing better. Im not in much pain, just one shoulder. Do you have Tylenol Rapid Blast liquid for adults? That has been a lifesaver for me. The prescibed medication made me itch!! If you walk hopefully you can get things moving. Good Luck!! I am 5'7" tall and weighed 278 at preop, i'm down to 269 today!! Woohoo! Keep in touch.