I was Banded on 5/24 and today is my 2 week "anniversary" ! I feel soooooo great! The first 3 days of post-op I was thinking, "What the hell have I done to myself?", but after that it has been smooth sailing! I followed all of my doctor's orders to a tee and it all worked out. I started walking on day 3 and never had to deal with the gas pain. My incisions are pretty much healed and although I have no fill in my band, I am feeling full at 700-800/calories per day (with at least 80 grams of protein/day)!

I lost 52 lbs during my 6 month pre-surgery lifestyle and really increased my exercise. I did a 5K the day before surgery. I think that my recovery is a testament to how going into this surgery after living a very healthy lifestyle just helps you recover so much easier. My doctor even agreed to that. My biggest advice to anyone who is thinking about being banded is that you need to change your lifestyle the day you decide to have the surgery. It will make everything so much easier!

Sorry about the misspell in the topic title !

2 Weeks POST-Op...Feeling Fantastic!

Tracie,

I too was banded on the 24th and all day long today i have been thinking how good I feel. I did a preop liver shrinking diet for about 6 weeks before surgery, cut out soft drinks at that point, started drinking lots of Water, cut my portions way back and was able to lose 18 lbs. Not to mention the good habits helped me I believe. I have lost 15 lbs. today since my surgery and I do struggle to get all my Protein in and some days fluids, but I'm definitely getting there and WILL NOT give up!!! What a great story, Im glad you are feeling good and keep up the good work .....I know how you feel

Pinky,

I am so happy to find someone else who had the same surgery date as myself! So glad to read that you are doing great as well! I have my first follow up Dr. appointment tomorrow and will get weighed for the first time since the day before surgery! (I kow...can you believe I have not weighed myself?!?!?! lol). I wanted to wait a while to get on the sacale becasue I did feel bloated immediately after surgery. I feel thinner so I hope it's reflected on the scale! 15 lbs since surgery...that is AWESOME!!

It's nice to read "good" things on these boards too and I am glad you shared with me. Keep up the great work and keep in touch !

Tracie and Pinky........I too was banded on May 23 and feel fantastic. I am able to walk with no pains and I can walk longer than I have in a long time. I even bought a new bicycle today so I can ride on a local trail. I agree with everything you say. I believe that another important part is following the doctor's instructions. I have followed everything to the t and I am down 21 lbs and have started full liquids and will move to pureed next week. Only minor problem I have is swelling around my port but he said that was not a problem. I never knew losing weight could feel this good.

I'm a May 24'r too. I feel fantastic as well. I had same feeling up to 6 days post op what the hell did I do? I have no fill in mine but am ready and scheduled for one 6/20.. I still feel hungry and have no restriction what so ever.

I had liquids plus yogurt and pudding for one week. I was able to move to soft foods...eggs/cottage cheese/low fat cheeses after only a week and I tolerated it well. Yesterday I had a 3oz grilled chicken breast and it felt great! So, after only 2 weeks post-op, I am eating small portions of REAL food !

I went back toy Zumba class tonight and I felt so good!

I had liquids plus yogurt and pudding for one week. I was able to move to soft foods...eggs/cottage cheese/low fat cheeses after only a week and I tolerated it well. Yesterday I had a 3oz grilled chicken breast and it felt great! So, after only 2 weeks post-op, I am eating small portions of REAL food !

I went back toy Zumba class tonight and I felt so good!

I too was banded on May24th and am feeling and progressing just like you. My diet has followed the same progession as well. I figure if the band allows it, we're not feeling any restrictions and no pain, then we're doing the right things, right?

I had liquids plus yogurt and pudding for one week. I was able to move to soft foods...eggs/cottage cheese/low fat cheeses after only a week and I tolerated it well. Yesterday I had a 3oz grilled chicken breast and it felt great! So, after only 2 weeks post-op, I am eating small portions of REAL food !

I went back toy Zumba class tonight and I felt so good!

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I had liquids plus yogurt and pudding for one week. I was able to move to soft foods...eggs/cottage cheese/low fat cheeses after only a week and I tolerated it well. Yesterday I had a 3oz grilled chicken breast and it felt great! So, after only 2 weeks post-op, I am eating small portions of REAL food !

I went back toy Zumba class tonight and I felt so good!

Glad to hear everyone is going so well, I was banded on the 26th of May and have lost 22lbs since I started my pre-op diet a month ago.

Doc has strted me on mush and in two weeks i will have my first fill.

Looking forward to the journey ahead, I wish you every success in your journey to a better life.