I'm now officially post op, yay! Surgery went well, just very sore especially the gas pain in my shoulder. Moving around and gas x strips def help! I'm totally looking forward to a mushy diet starting tomorrow, a week of liquids pre op was exhausting but it made me lose ten pounds! I want to do everything exactly right so I lose the maximum weight that I can, I would love any advice anyone can offer?! Thanks!

I was banded the 12th also I am doing ok. Gas pain suck. But what hurts the most is every now and then it fills like my band is up in my chest and takes my breath away is that normal??

Congrats to all of you who were banded recently. I am with my daughter today who was banded today. Sitting here waiting to see her but this such an exciting time. Like the others said stay well hydrated.....sip, sip, and more sips.

I was banded the 12th also I am doing ok. Gas pain suck. But what hurts the most is every now and then it fills like my band is up in my chest and takes my breath away is that normal??

I was banded yesterday on the 13th. From what I gather, some pain from the band is normal. You're still swollen from the operation. Take small sips and take it easy for the first 4-5 days. My surgeon doesn't fill the band during surgery so I am entitle to add oatmeal and cream of wheat as soon as I want, however, I'm just not comfortable enough for solids yet. I am sticking with my proton shakes, Water and broths for now

Congrats to all! I was banded on 8th and am soooo exited, happy, and hopefull. Following surgeons rules to a tee. This is going to change our lives! Reading these posts is awesome. So much good advice and camaraderie. Lots of water, constant sipping, heating pad helps, and walking too. Before surgery I was too ashamed to walk in public and oddly since surgery, I'm totally ok with it cause I m on my way. Even picked out a 5k to run in May.

Put your goals out there everybody. Lets share. Hooray for us. All is good!