Hi all,

I was banded yesterday by Dr. Les Miles in Birmingham, AL. He also repaired a large hiatal hernia I had no idea about. So far it has been a breeze. I am pretty sore at the port site, but other than that, I'm doing great. No nausea and doing well with liquids. I was really afraid and worried before surgery. I am a nurse and know too much I guess- LOL. if everything continues as well as it is now, I worried for nothing. I'm planning on returning to work on Monday so hopefully most of the soreness will be gone by then.

7 days post op for me 20lbs in 3 weeks since pre op diet.

WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

I can't believe it's only been 4 days. I advanced to full liquids yesterday and haven't had any problems other than getting full quickly. My surgeon's packet recommends eating 4-8 oz. every 2 hrs. I do great with 4 oz but cannot take in anymore. I also had to wait more than 2 hrs. to get the 3rd protein shake down.

My only real complaint is my port site. I have 11 staples there and it is still hurts anytime I try to bend over in the slightest. I couldn't put the soap in the dishwasher or get the clothes out of the dryer. I return to work Monday, so that should really be interesting. The staples come out Tues. afternoon, so hopefully that will alleviate the pain. From reading on the forums I've seen where some people are sore up to 6wks. I'm fine with soreness, but now it's a burning pain that feels like my muscle is tearing. It's a familiar pain from when I was pregnant with my twins and tried to bend over- I was so full of babies that I would stretch my abdomen muscles- LOL.

Hi everyone,

I'm a nurse, too, but I'm just getting started. My hope is to schedule my surgery around mid-July. It's great to hear that you're all doing well. Thanks for sharing your journey with the rest of us.

my 4 th post-op day but I'm not allowed yet to have full liquids. I also have problems bending but improving daily. Can't wait for protein shake tomorrow. whoo hoo

Hi everyone,

I'm a nurse, too, but I'm just getting started. My hope is to schedule my surgery around mid-July. It's great to hear that you're all doing well. Thanks for sharing your journey with the rest of us.

Hi everyone,

I'm a nurse, too, but I'm just getting started. My hope is to schedule my surgery around mid-July. It's great to hear that you're all doing well. Thanks for sharing your journey with the rest of us.

good for you !!!! GETTING HEALTH WHOO HOO