New To This Whole Thing

[luckypenny 1]

Hi my name is Lorna. I am new to this whole posting and asking people for advice and help but defiantly welcome it! I am getting banded in a little less then a month I'm nervous yet very excited to change my life around in a whole new way! Is there anything I should be concerned with right away that I haven't thought of? What are some good post op diet foods everyone has done? Thank for your help!

[RhondaMarie 67]

First off... WELCOME!!

I am a newbie, too! Just this week.

It's amazing how much you didn't know you needed to know!!

Just poke around and feel free to ask questions!! People are super sweet and helpful!

[neener1970 39]

The gas pain after surgery is awful especially in the shoulder just start walking as soon as you are able it will clear it out fast follow post op diet to the letter and then look forward to an amazing change.....

[2muchfun 8,928]

All newbies should read Jean McMillan's Bandwagon book. Over 500 pages of stuff you need to know. Her magazine articles are on the right side of this page.

FYI-There are so many phases to this journey it's difficult to say what we eat. I eat about the same as before just a lot less. I am eating healthier. More veggies, more salads, less dairy, less flour, less sugar. Seems to be easier with the band.

tmf

[luckypenny 1]

Thank you guys so much! When we're u able to get up an move around a bit? That same day? The day after? I heard the gas pain can be terrible I want to be up and moving as fast as I can be without overdoing it!

[RhondaMarie 67]

Perhaps I am being nave, but I just had a lap chole in March that sparked this whole adventure. My. surgeon feels that this will be very comparable.

I could have gone back to work on Monday (surg was Thurs). In fact I did work two basketball games on Saurday and Sunday. Sunday was that breaktrough day for me all the way around, but I think pushing myself on Saturday helped me REALLY sleep and heal.

I think I am smarter going into this process so I am going to have surgery on a wednesday with the intent of returning on the 12th day. I really can't afford to be off long.

Just say a quick prayer that this plan works!!!

[Starting Over! 31]

The surgery for me was a breeze.

Pain when I woke up the quickly controlled that and I walked as soon as I got back to my room and did not stop walking through out the day and night.

I had no real gas discomfort and I followed all pre- op instructions without cheating or giving in.

I am so glad I did this and you will be too. Set a plan create a food journal and follow surgeons instructions you will do great.

A positive attitude is always helpful. Try not to be nervous you will be in good hands if you have selected a good surgeon

Best of luck and let me know if I can assist.

Welcome!