Hey Ladies and Gents!

Having my Surgery done April 4th. Starting my Pre op diet tomorrow. They said Protein shake for Breakfast, small low fat/sugar lunch, Protein Shake for dinner until surgery. Any suggestions for the low fat/sugar lunch suggestions?

Im heading down to LA to get it done. They will arrange for me to be driven to and from there as I live in San Jose, Ca. My hubby is going to come with me for support. Hopefully they will give me enought pain meds for the ride home. Heh Woot! I'll be a Hollywood starlet by next summer haha!

So who else is getting banded in April? I could use a band-buddy for my journey!

I was banded on the 17th and also lost weight the first couple of days after surgery then it stopped. I am still quite sore and can not bend over and touch my toes with out pain. Anyone else feel like that?

I am also sore still(banded on the 18th)...bending over seems to be the worst right now...the port is stitched to the abdominal muscle and when I bend over it can be very painful...it only had to happen to me once for me to be careful when bending over. I am still seeing brusing on my abdomen also...I had the port area is the slowest to heal and not be painful

I am also sore still(banded on the 18th)...bending over seems to be the worst right now...the port is stitched to the abdominal muscle and when I bend over it can be very painful...it only had to happen to me once for me to be careful when bending over. I am still seeing brusing on my abdomen also...I had the port area is the slowest to heal and not be painful

Well I feel a bit better knowing your having the same discomfort. I just can't wait to feel like myself again.

Thanks Rebecca....I guess I was not having trouble just never getting any comments. Oh well.

I was banded on the 27th and am still very sore. Also...cannot find a comfortable position to sleep...was up at 0430 this morning needing to sit up to sleep. Sleeping on my side gives me some nausea and gives me pain between my ribcage. When does this go away???

Thanks Rebecca....I guess I was not having trouble just never getting any comments. Oh well.

I was banded on the 27th and am still very sore. Also...cannot find a comfortable position to sleep...was up at 0430 this morning needing to sit up to sleep. Sleeping on my side gives me some nausea and gives me pain between my ribcage. When does this go away???

I'm at day 10 and I can now sleep on my side. Soon grasshopper

Thanks Rebecca....I guess I was not having trouble just never getting any comments. Oh well.

I was banded on the 27th and am still very sore. Also...cannot find a comfortable position to sleep...was up at 0430 this morning needing to sit up to sleep. Sleeping on my side gives me some nausea and gives me pain between my ribcage. When does this go away???

I'm at day 10 and I can now sleep on my side. Soon grasshopper

Day 10 for me and I was surprised when I woke up on my stomach this morning Pain is just about gone. I've done lots of walking though. Good Luck everyone.

I am on my way home and feeling OK!

Awesome one angel! So happy to hear that!

I'm day 12 post-op and SUDDENLY felt awesome this morning. Both in recovery, and losing weight...

I was telling a coworker that coming to work on the subway this morning I felt like a gazelle bounding up all the stairs. It's the first in months, maybe years, that I can remember not wheezing and panting and sweating when I got to the top. I usually go for the stinky elevator rather than walking, but today it was SO much easier. No pain, and much lighter...

So far I'm so happy I had this surgery!!!!

Sasha do you have "my fitness pal"? If so I'd like to add you my name on there is erilis. And anyone else can add me too

I am banded. Staying overnight in the hospital because my blood pressure and O2 Sats are running quite low. I did manage to walk around the floor I am on a few times and I have been up to the bathroom twice. I'm very tired and my tummy is pretty sore when I move. I haven't had any gas pains to speak of yet but my mouth is super dry and my throat is scratchy. The doctor and nurses have been absolutely wonderful today. I did get a clear liquid tray and took a few bites of jello and it kinda made me nauseous. I'm having an EGD in the morning to see how everything looks and then will be leaving for the 2 hour drive home.

I am on my way home and feeling OK!

Oh wow that was fast I was in over night and I'm thankful.

Hope u fell alright

My surgery is scheduled for May 29th I'm do nervous but excited to

Where my port is , is swollen REAL bad! I am having to use ice pads and that helps some with the pain from it. It looks like I have a little alien in my side lol! I have an hour to wait before I can take any pain meds..... UGH! It also hurts to take a beep breath.

Well, I hope everyone else is feeling good!

I went back to work today Felt really good this morning til about 11. Then I started feeling tired and uncomfortable in my abdomen area. Tired to lay down during my lunch hour but after about 15 mins I was up due to feeling nauseated. Went to the bathroom but nothing came up. Thank goodness. The rest of the day was really long. Felt as if I had tons of gas in my stomach and surrounding areas. I think maybe it's from sitting upright all day. Thought I had gotten rid of most of the gas already. When I got off work went to get my son from school and by the time I got there I was feeling sick again. Went to the bathroom felt like I was gonna throw up but never did. Nausea ceased and we made it home. Went to sit in my recliner and lay back some and by about 30 seconds my son had to help me up. Felt nauseated again. Went back to the bathroom only to dry heave a time or two...still feel like crap 30 mins later and only sitting not reclining back. Hubby is on his way home with some gas x strips. Ran out Saturday nut didn't think I would need more....guess I was wrong. Hope this helps me feel better. I would have to say today has been the worst for me. Today makes day 6.

mom of 3