my 3rd day being banded. pain last night was a lil brutal,how was everyone elses? ive been gettin enuf water but im struggling to eat jello.anyone else have that prob?

I had a real hard time eating jello post-op, but was able to eat SF pudding. Something with the jello texture did not jive for me that first week. I even felt nauesous with the jello, and nothing else has made me feel that way.

I'm on day three too. I'm down 10lbs! Unbelievable. I'm eating thicker liquids with mo problem loving the 35 g protein ensure. I'm much more hungry today and thsts good because I didn't eating yesterday. The chest pain is the worst. Walked for an hr with no relief. But pain meds help. Panera bread broccoli cheese soup has been a good friend too. Lol think I'll have some now! Hungry again!

I too am on day 3. I am feeling great. Im off pain meds but i am a bit sore by evening. I have dropped about 5lbs. which isnt surprising given that liquids are the only thing on the menu for a while. I am feeling great!

Took a hot shower and it worked wonders for the gas pain. Now I'm trying this rocking method cause walking didn't matter. Best of luck

day 4 here. harder for me to get water in. Im having jello and broth mostly

day 4 here for me as well. struggling with the protein shakes. i'm not a big fan of milk. but also doing the kellogs protein powder (5g protein, 5g fiber). also chicken soup broth. i'm not sure if i can have broccoli & cheese soup. dr. says as long as i can get it through a straw (without using one) then i can have it. not a big fan of jello either.

stopped pain meds today. no nausea, but lots of gas. walking helps

best of luck to you all though!

I'm new here. I had my surgery on Tuesday. I am having some horrible chest pains though pretty much the only thing that has hurt consistently.

I don't eat the bits in the soup. Try rocking for chest pain and watch you body position

Day 4 chest pain still hurts. But it's not as frequent yay! I'm up and dressed. I'm going to try leaving the house today. Today's goal is to increase water intake. I'm determined to return to work Monday.

I'm very proud of all of you! Plug on through!

Hi all, I'm on day 4. I had a bit of an emotional breakdown this morning but my mom & boyfriend pulled me through. I'm having a hard time getting liquids down. I'm having trouble with sf jello but I got some Greek yogurt down without trouble. Liquids are still difficult for me, I know I'm dehydrated and I'm trying very hard to get them down.

ive een very emotional today as well,hmmmm... im gna try the yogurt and maybe sugar free puddin,also they saidi cud take bandages off today but that creeps meout so i havent,anyone else fee like that? anyone know when we can take a bath again?

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I know exactly how you feel! I have an on Q pain pump stuck in my stomach that I'm gonna have to pull out myself, the thought of it grosses me out! And I can take a shower until the pain pump is out... Nassssty!

i took a shower today but im dying to take a bath,that relaxes me hows ur bruising?

I actually haven't noticed any bruising. My incisions are feeling better & better everyday though.