I was banded on March 23rd everything went good dr even removed my gall bladder due to it being inflamed. Im still really sore and having to rely on my meds like clock work. Im living off of sugar freen jello and ice chips and pure protein vanilla shakes. Sometimes im not feeling hungry at all but other times my stomach is growling and im so hungry thats when i drink a shake. Im wondering if it's going to take me a little longer to recover since he removed the gall bladder. Gas hasn't been a big big issue but whenever I feel discomfort I chew some gas x. But im still having trouble getting in and out of bed and sleeping on my back not a happy camper about that. I tried sleeping on my side it just was more uncomfortable for me. But Im walking alot and having no problem doing it. Im going to attempt to take a real shower tonight so I hope i don't get anything to wet. Missing food like crazy though. Hope everyone else is doing well. Oh yeah 16lbs lost so far. Operation get skinny and healthy in full effect!!!!!!!

Girl' date=' I know how you feel!!!! I accepted a job this morning because I was feeling good (I'm a substitute co-teacher).. After accepting.. I realized I got my monthly dreaded buddy.. Mind you I just got it on the 8th.. It's damn early!!! I felt worst and worst as the day progressed and unfortunately the only liquid meds I have is the oxicodone the doc gave me for the surgery but it puts me to sleep so I didn't even want to take it.. I'm glad I got home at 3 because I ran and took some.. Hope you feel better!! =D[/quote']

Oh my God, Glori! I'm sorry to hear that!!! N it is definitely a testament of how strong u are! Cuz I couldn't even mess with pretending to fight thru it! N u dealt with kids!!! I hope they were sweet to u. =\ Hope u felt better once u got home!!!

Happy 1 week everyone!!!!

Feeling much better today n yeah, I decided to just go back on Monday. Thanks for the well-wishes everyone!

I'm glad the mystery was solved, Nicole!!! Hope u start feeling relief soon, but at least u now know it wasn't anything serious n totally normal. Congrats on ur weight loss!!! Woooo-hoo!!! I have yet to weigh myself. Kinda scared. Hope I'm not dissapointed. N oh, am I a sick n tired of this damn liquid diet stage!!! Can't wait till Monday so I can finally progress to mushies. Enjoy ur new stage mama!!!

I went for it and weighed myself!!! Yay!!! Also lost 10 pounds!!! I feel so happy, I thought the scale was lying! LOL! Had everyone weigh themselves to see if it was accurate! Alrighty! Let's keep on pushing!!! We got this!!!

I went for it and weighed myself!!! Yay!!! Also lost 10 pounds!!! I feel so happy, I thought the scale was lying! LOL! Had everyone weigh themselves to see if it was accurate! Alrighty! Let's keep on pushing!!! We got this!!!

That's AWESOME!!!! So proud of us WE CAN DO THIS!!! Before the lap band lol my scale and I weren't seeing eye to eye so I took the battery out lol im so silly. But the day I came home from the hospital I put the battery back in and now the scale and i are on better terms....

OPERATION GET SKINNY AND HEALTHY LET'S GO

Lmaoooooo....I totally get what you mean! I really have only been aware of my weight these past 6 mos b/c of doctor's appts. Before then I LITERALLY had not weighed myself in years. N the scale I own now I only have due to a "Biggest Loser" challenge we had a work. (Which I won 2nd place for and that was the price. Lol). So I totally understand! I'm glad you and ur scale are on better terms now! Lol

We got this!!!

I got banded March 29 that was a experience. I don't think I eva want to go through that type of pain

How can ppl say they went to work 2 or3 days after. I don't know how they do it but cutos to u. I'm still n a little pain of course can't bend and sleeping on my back is the worse. Hope it will b all worth it at the end.

I got banded March 29 that was a experience. I don't think I eva want to go through that type of pain

How can ppl say they went to work 2 or3 days after. I don't know how they do it but cutos to u. I'm still n a little pain of course can't bend and sleeping on my back is the worse. Hope it will b all worth it at the end.

I'm sorry it turned out that way for u mwest! It wasn't too horrible for me besides the expected bouts of gas. But in the end it will DEFINITELY be the best thing that has happened to us n that we have DONE for ourselves! We are here together, if u need any support reach out to us! I THOUGHT I would be able to go back to work 4 days post-op but it'll actually be 10 days.

I got banded March 29 that was a experience. I don't think I eva want to go through that type of pain

How can ppl say they went to work 2 or3 days after. I don't know how they do it but cutos to u. I'm still n a little pain of course can't bend and sleeping on my back is the worse. Hope it will b all worth it at the end.

I was banded on the 23rd and Im still having a little bit of trouble bending it doesn't hurt it's just uncomfortable. Im not going back to work until monday. I went to the dr yesterday and then shopping all day. I woke up today and i was so tired and didn't feel like doing anything I had no energy. Im not sure if being home for the past week and doing nothing but resting and then finally getting out and do something took alot out of me or what. But I can't have that. I took all my Vitamins and drank a protien shake amd still nothing.

Im not allowed to lift anything heavy or do tummy exercises and im supposed to try and limited time i have to bend if i can until my port is settled.

mwest when i came home for the 1st 4 days i slept on an incline with like 6 pillows under me it helped. You have to get out of bed slowly but each day gets better. Keep your head up and make sure you walk and drink your liquids. We r here if ya need us. We got this!!!!

Well I hated the scale as well especially with it at 323....the month before the surgery once a week I hated seeing the numbers....after I lost my first 20 I was so excited....as it continues to drop I'm excited ...just not happy for that plateau to come.....I have had 3 fills I'm at 6 ccs right now and I don't think I'm gonna get another fill for a few months doc said I was losing to much to fast.....not because I'm not eating but BC I'm do much more active gym 5 days a week ....lots of water....n more aware of what I an eating.....learning how to eat again n what u can break down is an adventure .....but we can all do it...my friends don't really understand what we are going thru....but by chatting in here keeps me so motivated ....don't give up people...

Well I hated the scale as well especially with it at 323....the month before the surgery once a week I hated seeing the numbers....after I lost my first 20 I was so excited....as it continues to drop I'm excited ...just not happy for that plateau to come.....I have had 3 fills I'm at 6 ccs right now and I don't think I'm gonna get another fill for a few months doc said I was losing to much to fast.....not because I'm not eating but BC I'm do much more active gym 5 days a week ....lots of Water....n more aware of what I an eating.....learning how to eat again n what u can break down is an adventure .....but we can all do it...my friends don't really understand what we are going thru....but by chatting in here keeps me so motivated ....don't give up people...

Well, don't u worry about that plateau! As u see ur are doing wonderfully if the doc is saying ur losing TOO much! Can only hope to hear something that terrific!!! Lol I'm glad to see u are so motivated n it has become a lifestyle change for u. There really isn't anything like this forum! It definitely helps me a lot. N I come to it at many points throughout the day. Good job, Tray!

Well tomorrow is my 1st day back to work since surgery kinda lookinf forward to it. I have been in the house for to long. I packed a lunch bag and an extra bag with Water, Powerade zero and cottage cheese. Im taking my Protein shaker and extra portein to make through out the day. I just want to be prepared for when my tummy starts to growl. I even went and got extra sunkist protein shots for a quick shot of protein they are actually pretty good and seem to do the trick. They have 24grams of protein and it looks like a 5hr energy shot so they are easy to take if you dnt have time for a snack or Protein shake. Had a nice relaxing week off time to get back in the swing of things.

I weighed myself this morning just becuz lol I lost 2lbs since friday at the dr. I proud. I have started to exercise a little bit at a time trying to work it back in. I also purchased a jogging stroller for when it's time to go walking/jogging at the park. Im super pumped about this life style change. You can't really tell of my weight loss physiaclly but mentally i feel it and Im finally on the right track. I hope everybody going back to work tomorrow is ready and prepared and has a great day!!!!!

WE GOT THIS!!!!

I also wanted to tell you guys friends nad family are very supportive but only you guys know what Im going through so thank you being here and responding. We are on this journey together it may get a little bumpy at times but thats when I need ya the most.

WE GOT THIS!!!

Nicole where do u get the Sunkist shots never heard of them n I can use the extra protein..

Hey twin! I'm glad you are being so positive! You sound super prepared...Glad you got your stroller. U're definitely going to be the chic sexy mom in town! I, too, will be going back to work tomorrow. Am slightly looking forward to it. Lol. Just hope I'm not going back to a stressful, hectic environment. I also happen to have my post-op appt tomorrow morning before work. Hope everything turns out fine and I can finally progress in the pureed stage. I just can't wait to be at solids. I am soo sooo over these liquids and the such. I also have been feeling nauseous the past two days. Don't know what the heck is going on? It seems I traded the gas for nausea. Anywho, I definitely am glad to have come across you all. I definitely has been great companionship throughout this journey and I know we can all make it! Have a GREAT GREAT day tomorrow all!!!

We got this!!!

Nicole where do u get the Sunkist shots never heard of them n I can use the extra Protein..

Tray I got mine at my dr's office they have a store inside there office full of bariactric friendly foods and protein. They also have a larger (looks like a large test tube) shot with 42 grams of protein will try that one next just needed to make sure it tasted ok. But I just looked right now and I found it on amazon search Sunkist protein shot it looks like a little 5hr energy shot. It's kinda thick but the taste isn't that bad. They are actually cheaper on amazon I pd $3 for mine and amazon they are $2.59 so I will be getting them there from now on. I was going to check costco too. Will let you know i don't know where your at so im not sure if you have a costco. hope it helps.....

Hey Twin well good luck on your dr apt hope everything goes great and keep us posted on it. I also have been feeling nauseous just today it's linda frustrating becuz when I get that way I dont want to move or be touched. I took some medicine that the dr gave me for it but it's not helping ugh... Hope you get to feeling better. You should ask your dr about it and then let me know lol.... Have a great night everybody off to dreamland i go......