Banded On March 23Rd!!!!!

[Kygie 3]

I had three weeks off in total after my banding...but I was 197kg and there was alot of fat to get through I guess..... After my gall bladder op it took longer to heal because of my weight...but I was grateful that I didn't have the pain anymore of gall stones!!!

MY readjustment surgery was horrific...but in saying that only a month earlier I had been assaulted extensively so all of my tummy was inflamed!!

I had lol readjusted on the 25th of March 2009. Its been three years of hell and I am just starting on my journey again!! wishing you all the very very best!! and keep chewing on the meds for Gas...It will come up and hit you when your least expecting it!! xoxox

[nicole1095 13]

Ok so day 3 of post-op not so bad still really sore. I was planning on going back to work tomorrow but I decided not to rush it. I have a hard time sitting for to long get gas pains in my back. However today I had soupy cream of wheat it was so yummy and it hit the spot. But still getting up and moving around. Im starting to go crazy being stuck in the house but im not ready to venture out yet. So how is everyone else doing???

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

Hey twin! Same here. Just had the surgeon's office email a doctor's note for a couple more days. Although, I'm not feeling horribly (thank God!), the thought of commuting in the city and sitting for more or less the entirety of 8 hours can't be good. So I should be going back Thursday. It is a bit tough to be home all day but I've had lots of visitors n actually went to a friend's house for a couple of hours last night which helped. I'm glad u're coming along great. Idk if u've kept up ur walking. If not give urself some fresh air for 10 minutes or so. It's bound to help!

[nicole1095 13]

Hey Twin Im so glad your doing great. I have been walking all through the house and in the back yard because I have a busy 2y/o little boy who could live outside if I let him. So I spend quite a bit of time outside. I have had tons of people over as well because Im a single parent so I was needing help with my little boy. But so far so good. Im still hungry but trying to stay focused.ttyl

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

Oh, okay. Great! I'm glad u've had company n help with ur lil one. Im sure that has helped tremendously. Have u removed ur bandages/adhesions yet??? I'm afraid...Lol

[nicole1095 13]

No I haven't touched my bandages I have a follow up with my dr on Friday so I hope it all goes well and he changes the bandages or takes them off...

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

Oh okay. Sounds good! My doctor wanted the bandages removed today n the steri strips that were beneath them are supposed to fall off on their own. It felt good to remove them n see that's what's below isn't so scary. Lol

[nicole1095 13]

I want to take them off too but Im scared. I know it's going to feel so much btr once it's off...... So how is your Protein intake going?

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

I think removing them bandages really has helped! All of a sudden I'm not as sore. Of course it's still THERE but it isn't a severe when I twist around or get out of bed now. The Protein intake probably isn't going as great as it should be. I've had some chicken broth n a Protein Shake, but I should probably have some more protein throughout. I'm really hungry. I'm trying to pretend I'm not, so I haven't been eating (well, drinking) that much. =\ N u???

[nicole1095 13]

My dr and his office staff were very strict on my post op diet. Im supposed to have nothing but liquid Powerade zero. Vitamin Water zero, water, sugar free Jello and Protein Shakes. I have yet to go to the store and get another flavor besides vanilla of Protein mix. Im already tired of vanilla. But beside that I have been reading other ideas on here about what everyone is eating post op and Im like how can they eat that??? IM HUNGRY im not going to lie my stomach starts to growl and my ming starts to wonder about food. This is something Im going to have to overcome on my weight loss journey however I can't kill myself and torture myself I just have to be a little bit more creative with my choices. Im not saying this road is going to be easy but it will be worth it. I had some soupy cream of wheat yesterday I had maybe 4 bites of it and had to put it away and when i came back it had thicken up and when I was eating it I wasn't feeling as satisfied and I felt very uncomfortable afterwards. So today I think im will take things slower. Im going to have my morning protien shake but this time im going to put in a tablespoon of sugar free flavored coffee creamer.< /span>

[tray116 10]

Congrats guys....I had mine done 11/11/11 ....the first week was hard but it will pass....carnation quick start is great...my problem was being so nauseous ...the doc told me to nibble on a cracker...my god the was the best thing.......lol...as of today i am down 70lbs .....best decision I could have ever made.....good luck on this exciting journey.....

[Glorii 0]

Hi guys.. I had my lap band surgery on 3/21/12. It went well! I was actually a little worried but really excited. I still feel a bit soar but I do walk around a lot and I have begun laying on my belly. I think I'll be going back to one of my jobs tomorrow. I luckily have not had an issue with gas which I heard is HORRIBLE! So I'm kinda glad about that. I have about 28 oz of Protein shakes a day (50 grams of protein). I drink GNC's pre-made chocolate shake. Taste the best so far. I also eat sugar free Jello, no sugar added all natural fruit juice and popsicles, broth and as much Water as I can. So far I've taken everything pretty good and I have started taking in some pureed foods. I have my follow up with my doctor next Monday.

I'm glad I found a few other people who have gotten banded around the same time. Hope you all continue to do great! Good luck!

[Nicki823 9]

Hi Ladies!

I was banded on 3/23/12 as well! I am also a single mom, but I have a wonderful 14 year old to help me with my 18 month old. I reacted badly to the anesthesia and spent most of the day in recovery. My surgery was at 9am and I didn't come to until almost 3.

Well, here I am and it's tuesday and I only feel minor pain in my incisions. No more gas and no pain meds. liquids until Friday , then soft/mushy after that. I can't wait for soft boiled egg whites! lol

Keep me posted on your progress ladies!

[nicole1095 13]

Hi Ladies!

I was banded on 3/23/12 as well! I am also a single mom, but I have a wonderful 14 year old to help me with my 18 month old. I reacted badly to the anesthesia and spent most of the day in recovery. My surgery was at 9am and I didn't come to until almost 3.

Well, here I am and it's tuesday and I only feel minor pain in my incisions. No more gas and no pain meds. liquids until Friday , then soft/mushy after that. I can't wait for soft boiled egg whites! lol

Keep me posted on your progress ladies!

Wow thats great that you have support with your kiddos! I know how that is. Well today is 4 day post op and Im feeling the best yet. No pain and no gas pain. I actually had coffee earlier and took my Vitamins and cleaned the house up a bit and did some laundry. I was burning calories and drinking Water I actually felt great. One of my bandages fell off which i was scared to look at but it's not that bad. Now sitting here on the computer drinking a caramel Protein shake it's super good and realxing before I start making dinner for my son and bath time. Your lucky I have to be on 2 weeks of liquids b4 I can start mushy food. But yes Im looking forward to scramble eggs myself. Well stay in touch hope you have a speedy recovery!

[nicole1095 13]

Hi guys.. I had my lap band surgery on 3/21/12. It went well! I was actually a little worried but really excited. I still feel a bit soar but I do walk around a lot and I have begun laying on my belly. I think I'll be going back to one of my jobs tomorrow. I luckily have not had an issue with gas which I heard is HORRIBLE! So I'm kinda glad about that. I have about 28 oz of Protein shakes a day (50 grams of protein). I drink GNC's pre-made chocolate shake. Taste the best so far. I also eat sugar free Jello, no sugar added all natural fruit juice and popsicles, broth and as much Water as I can. So far I've taken everything pretty good and I have started taking in some pureed foods. I have my follow up with my doctor next Monday.

I'm glad I found a few other people who have gotten banded around the same time. Hope you all continue to do great! Good luck!

Im so glad to here your doing great!!! Sounds like your on the right path we just need to stick together and support each other since we all know what we are going through. Im often on here when im having a moment where im hungry or irritated and I read ppl's post and know that im not alone and that I can get through this so it does help alot just to post something little about your day and how your doing you never know who you are helping.......Keep in Touch.....Keep up the great work!!!!