Well, this is my first posting. I was banded Thursday 4/6/06 after a year of researching. I am now a BMI of 29 (was 31 last week). I am very glad of the questions and answers on this site as I am sure I will have many and at least now I know where to go to find the answer. First question, as I am in 1 week post op, can I have sugar free fudgesicle or will this cause enlargement as well. Is this really a liquid if eaten prpewrly? I have hung tight to broth and jello and apple juice, but was getting sick of that and needed a little something. Also, should I still have shoulder pain? I am taking tylenol but about every 6 hours it comes back. Nothing too bad just alarming. I am also walking treadmill at lowest .09 (lol) speed about 4 times a day for 5-10 minutes. I appreciate any and all answers, this was a scary but positive step for me. Godd luck and God Bless all of you....

Excuse my ignorance - but what the 'heck' is broth?? I see it everywhere.

Hi, there are no ignorant questions. Broth is chicken broth, beef broth. I purchase mine in the soup section. Boullion is the same, just not as tasty in my opinion.

I was told that fudge pops were fine post-op as long as they were fat-free and no sugar added. The shoulder pain is from the operation. When you have lap surgery, CO2 (carbon dioxide) is pumped into the abdominal cavity to allow the surgeon better visualization and room to operate. Most surgeons try to aspirate as much of the CO2 as possible before they close but it's impossible to get it all out. Try hot showers, walking, and bending down as if you're picking something up from the floor.

Thank you for your advice. I am sure this will go away and is not enough to make me scream with pain. I can take it, just want to make sure it will eventually leave. I do walk around and eat some broth then i usually feel better. Today is my first day that I have not yet taken any tylenol and it is already 4:00 PM.