Name is Lorraine....I got to my highest weight @ 290. Decided if I didn't do something quick I wouldn't see my kids grow up. I was banded on Aug 4th 2011. I have never been more nervous about anything in my life, but the surgeon and staff were amazing. I didn't feel a thing. I felt it all afterwards. I really had no pain anywhere else but the bottom incision, where the port is. That one hurts like a sucker. Then the incision on the side started to bleed a little. It's the one that has the most bruising, but doesn't hurt much. I did my 48 hours of Clear liquids...if I taste another cup of broth I will vomit... Jello is also starting to lose it's goodness...Well I started on the liquids. I've been drinking Protein drinks, yogurt and applesauce....all fat free of course. Feeling a little bit more hungry today. I just keep drinking fluids and hope this day passes quickly. I get to start "mushies" on the 12th. Looking forward to a change. If anyone has any advice about the hunger or about the bleeding incision please let me know.

am so glad to hear your doing good . me on the other hand i cant move and am trying to drink but cant keep anything down . i wished i was doing as well as you were congrats to the new life .

Hi Lorraine,

I am 6 days post-op and I find that with each day, I have less pain. I didn't have any bleeding but I found that my largest incision is the most painful...I don't like that one! Best of luck!

Hello Lorraine,

My name is Stephenie and I had my lap band surgery on the same day as you. I have actually praised God for the invention of sugar free popsicles. I love the way they taste and it feels like I am eating real food.....actually chewing and everything. I was told to stay on the liquid diet for two weeks so you are so lucky. I have stopped drinking the broth because I too got burned out quickly. I had to buy pizza, chicken wings, cake, and icecream for the family because today is my son's birthday. I have to say that sucked. I cooked tacos for them yesterday and that sucked too. I just sat by and opened a popsicle. I wasn't hungry afterwards and my scales says I lost 3 pounds since surgery. This is going to be amazing, we just have to stay focused.........and eat lots of popsicles lol. Is your incision still bleeding or did it bleed just a little?

Steph

Make sure you keep hydrated! Drink lots of Fluid, but sip, sip, sip. Don't drink to fast. One of the things that kept me from getting hunger pains in between Protein shakes was just constantly sip on somethng all day. I know it sounds like a pain in the butt, but it helped me. That and sugar free popsicles are god sent! I was banded on july 25th and just now starting mushies and I must say I feel like I am in heaven being able to chew something again! Good luck with everything!

Lorraine and the rest of you...Welcome and congrats on joining the land of the banded. Trust me, the pain and hunger get better with each passing day. Just be hang in there. Keep yourselves hydrated and try to stay focused on something else.

am so glad to hear your doing good . me on the other hand i cant move and am trying to drink but cant keep anything down . i wished i was doing as well as you were congrats to the new life .

Thank you ! Congrats to your new life also..I know everyone is different, but I know it is at its worst before it gets better...I'm starting to struggle myself....hang in there...

Hello Lorraine,

My name is Stephenie and I had my lap band surgery on the same day as you. I have actually praised God for the invention of sugar free popsicles. I love the way they taste and it feels like I am eating real food.....actually chewing and everything. I was told to stay on the liquid diet for two weeks so you are so lucky. I have stopped drinking the broth because I too got burned out quickly. I had to buy pizza, chicken wings, cake, and icecream for the family because today is my son's birthday. I have to say that sucked. I cooked tacos for them yesterday and that sucked too. I just sat by and opened a popsicle. I wasn't hungry afterwards and my scales says I lost 3 pounds since surgery. This is going to be amazing, we just have to stay focused.........and eat lots of popsicles lol. Is your incision still bleeding or did it bleed just a little?

Steph

LOL! I know it's hard cooking and watching everybody enjoy FOOD. The doc called today and told me I have to stay on Protein drinks till my first appt on the 16th...Crap! Oh well...My son's bday is Friday, so I will have to go through all that too.. My incision actually stopped bleeding..I just wish my stomach would go down. I feel so bloated. .I know this is going to be all worth it in the end..but I'm about ready to hijack the burger king down the street.... Good luck to you Stephenie....and keep me posted on your progress...

Make sure you keep hydrated! Drink lots of Fluid, but sip, sip, sip. Don't drink to fast. One of the things that kept me from getting hunger pains in between Protein shakes was just constantly sip on somethng all day. I know it sounds like a pain in the butt, but it helped me. That and sugar free popsicles are god sent! I was banded on july 25th and just now starting mushies and I must say I feel like I am in heaven being able to chew something again! Good luck with everything!

Hi Scott,

Thank you so much for the advice...I will definalty do that...Good luck to you too!

Lorraine and the rest of you...Welcome and congrats on joining the land of the banded. Trust me, the pain and hunger get better with each passing day. Just be hang in there. Keep yourselves hydrated and try to stay focused on something else.

Thank you so much Cindy! I am excited...but can't wait to get past this liquid part, but it will pass....