Hello everyone! I had surgery yesterday at 7:30 am and it went very well. I am having some pain, most of it in my arm and leg muscles that I am using to compensate for not using my stomach muscles, but it's manageable with my pain meds. I went out walking around the block 4 times yesterday for a total of about 25 minutes, and have been out twice today for a total of about 20 minutes. I am going out for another walk in a few minutes.

So far I haven't had any gas pains and I've been tolerating Water, Jello, and Protein shakes made w/skim milk and Protein powder without any problems. I am on Clear liquids for one more day after today, then I can go to full liquids. I have had a couple of moments of head hunger (when my family was eating pizza for dinner last night!) but I'm not feeling physically hungry yet.

I've been sleeping quite a lot, from the anesthesia and pain meds I'm sure, but it's a restful sleep so I'm sure it's helping me heal. Gonna take a shower when I get back from walking in a little while.

I'm so thankful that I've been given this opportunity to become healthier hopefully make some really positive changes in my life!

I got banded yesterday at 8 AM and I'm doing really good, too. I am really sore in my stomach area, but it's not as bad as I had expected. I was wondering about the protein drinks and how soon I could work those back into my diet and I forgot to ask my doctor. Today I have been drinking juice, water, and eating popsicles. I just heated up a Cambell's Soup at Hand Chicken and Stars and it hasn't bothered me. I am so excited about our journey. Good luck to you! I had replied to this earlier, but guess it didn't go through......if it shows two replies I'm sorry.......

I loved reading your post and I am so glad that you are up and walking. It helps ALOT.

Congratulations on being a bandster and I know you will succeed :0) Keep it up !

I slept alot due to pain meds, but it was restful too.

Keep us posted!!

I got banded yesterday at 8 AM and I'm doing really good, too. I am really sore in my stomach area, but it's not as bad as I had expected. I was wondering about the Protein drinks and how soon I could work those back into my diet and I forgot to ask my doctor. Today I have been drinking juice, Water, and eating popsicles. I just heated up a Cambell's Soup at Hand chicken and Stars and it hasn't bothered me. I am so excited about our journey. Good luck to you! I had replied to this earlier, but guess it didn't go through......if it shows two replies I'm sorry.......

right after my surgery, i kepy a small pillow on my tummy, when ever i bent or mover i applied pressure to the pillow and it def helped the pain, i also slept with it shoved in my jammies to help at night.

good luck to you both!!

Congratulations to both of you!! I hope that all continues to go well for you!! Congrats on the walking, that's what really helped me, and a heating pad was my best friend.

I got banded yesterday at 8 AM and I'm doing really good, too. I am really sore in my stomach area, but it's not as bad as I had expected. I was wondering about the protein drinks and how soon I could work those back into my diet and I forgot to ask my doctor. Today I have been drinking juice, water, and eating popsicles. I just heated up a Cambell's Soup at Hand Chicken and Stars and it hasn't bothered me. I am so excited about our journey. Good luck to you! I had replied to this earlier, but guess it didn't go through......if it shows two replies I'm sorry.......

wow good for you and what a great attitude that alone will serve you well. My surgery is 8 days away and I am getting a bit anxious because I am doing the 3 protein shakes and one small meal diet right now and I am starving so not being hungry sounds great. Good luck

I got banded June 16th as well! Today has been the worst as far as pain and restriction in my stomach goes. I think my stomach is swelling in reaction to the band being there. I woke up this morning having difficulty getting pain meds down for the first time since surgery. Anyway, getting up and walking around helped a lot. Still just trying to stay hydrated, a little afraid to advance to phase I fully with my shakes today. Drinking Isopure instead.

:DI got banded on the 16th as well. I am doing good, trying to drink all my required fluids and Protein. Only big issue so far is the explosive diarrea. But I am told that is normal.

I am sore but not in pain. Taking time to rest and recover.

I haven't felt restricted at all up to this point. Is that normal? I can sit and drink a 16oz bottle of water fairly quickly with no problems. I am very sore and still leary of drinking protein shakes at this point because they are thicker.

I was told to start the protein as soon as I got home. It is the key to succeeding. I have not felt to much restriction except with taking meds. Protein also helps the healing process.