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!!!!!!!

The incision by the belly button how long does it take to heal cuz if I try to bend that's what's hurt..

The incision by the belly button how long does it take to heal cuz if I try to bend that's what's hurt..

OK so today not so good...IM SCALE OBSESSED <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I didn't want to become this way it just happened. I weight when i get up and at night ugh I woke up today only for that b*tch to tell me that I have gained 2lbs r u kidding me. Im on liquids how could this happen? So I call my sister( much much smaller sister) for some support and to talk me off the ledge. She tried to tell me everything and then she said something that made sense to me she said maybe your retaining water??? Way to go sis! I will take it! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Lmaooooo...Oh my God! U are tooo funny! But yes, I'm sure it is just water retention. Like u said, ur still on liquids, so it can't be possible for it to be anything else! Lol But u should really try not to weigh urself every day, Twin. As u see, look how it's affected u. U can't let a couple of pounds taint ur success! It is a TEMPORARY gain. Of that I am sure. I do admit I'm VERY scared to look at the scale. If been pretty good on my mushy choices. Trying not to eat anything that may have lots of cals or carbs. N I understand I prolly won't be losing weight as quickly anymore but I too would momentarily freak if I have gained weight. So to deter my insanity as much as possible I've made it a point to only weigh myself on Fridays. Lol

My down fall Im not working out yet although I walk im not doing anything to get my heart rate going. Im just still a little uneasy about bending and moving fast. I was going to start my workout with the xbox 360 but my son decided to run his trucks over it and scratched it pretty bad so I have to get a new one. My dr told me no tummy exercises for 6 weeks which makes sense. Im just hoping for the scales sake she's in a better mood tomorrow morning. With the weigth gain im nervous to start mushies friday <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I just dnt knwo what to do.

Hey Twin thats great thaty your getting so full off of a few bites. How is your back feeling? Hey I have an idea when we all get to our goal weight we should all plan a trip together....Since we are all banded together and in it together lol Im such a dork.... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm starting to feel the itch to start working out too. Although I hate it soooo. I'm hoping to find Zumba classes near by or something to make it more bearable for me. Unfortunately, the only one I've found so far starts at 6pm--the time I get OUT of work. =\ But yeah, I wouldnt push it with any core exercises. At the end of the day, my back is still killing me n my abs actually feel sore. I guess just sitting up for so long causes enough contraction for now. So I can't imagine actual crunches n stuff. Lol

That was pretty corny (j/k lol) but that totally sounds like an awesome idea!!!! Especially to go on a trip with people that can hardly as well!! Lmaoooo That's my biggest issue with my summer vacations right now. Lol

The incision by the belly button how long does it take to heal cuz if I try to bend that's what's hurt..

Well, unfortunately mine is still sensitive. =\ It's definitely manageable tho. N I have no issues moving around. I say by my 3rd day post op I started moving without much fear. U have to make sure to drink ur protein. The biggest reason is because it promotes healing. N do try to walk. Super super important! What may also be bothering u is the gas n u might be mistaking it for pain of ur incisions.

I didn't lose any lbs this week. =/

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I hope everyone is doing well. Today was a good day spending time with family and I ate mashed potatos and gravy and sweet potato it was so good tomorrow going to start a work out....

I hope everyone is doing well. Today was a good day spending time with family and I ate mashed potatos and gravy and sweet potato it was so good tomorrow going to start a work out....

I'm glad ur day went well n ur enjoying ur mushies! Started solids today. Pretty scared since the scale didn't budge on mushies. Am planning on starting my walks today (as I can't do full work-outs till after month). Hoping that will prevent any weight gain from the solids. =\ Good luck with ur workout!!! What exercises are u planning on doing?

Hey Twin yeah the website acting crazy had me bummed out. I get on here everyday or every other day just to kinda check in or read up on stuff but its wouldn't let me do anything ugh. So glad it's back to norm now.

Your lucky to be starting foods now I can't start mine for another week. The mushies have been going good for me I find myself not as hungry and I still drink 2 protein shakes everyday. I mainly stick to cottage cheese and yogurt and I have 1 cup instant mashed potatos that I take to work if I get hungry. But so far so good. Easter i kinda ate a little more becuz it was a holiday lol. But it was all mushy

So as far as no weight gain no weight lost it's going to happen no worries there just keep doing what your doing it's going to come off. As far as workout I have a gazelle it's like a sking machine i guess it works your whole body and it's fun. I aslo have a treadmill but it's a manuel one so it's super had to do. My dr cleared me so light exercise just no kinda ab workouts.

My incision where my port is the corner is kinda infected so I have been cleaning it and putting neosporin on it, it's starting to itch so im assuming it's healing. But other then that everything is goin ok.

Hey ladies glad ur doing good enjoying the mushies.....now with solid food just chew n chew some more ....it goes down so much more easier ....the weight loss is gonna start slowing down....but just stay positive ....

Hey ladies glad ur doing good enjoying the mushies.....now with solid food just chew n chew some more ....it goes down so much more easier ....the weight loss is gonna start slowing down....but just stay positive ....

Thanks Tray for the positive reinforcement....

OK so my main incision is throbbing it hurts so bad kinda like week #1. I have been using neosporin. I can't bend and I can't lay on my stomach that Im not worried about i just want the pain to go away any suggestions?

Nicole sorry to hear about the pain....try to numb it with some ice not to long just until u feel some relief....maybe some tylenol ...u may want to contact ur doc....they should have a 24 hour person on duty that may be able to help u out more....r u diabetic by chance?.....hope u feel better