Hey guys: I have been reading this sight for awhile and have been inspired by all of your stories. I will have my lapband surgery in 2 days, 3/10, and am getting pretty nervous. I guess its normal to fear the unknown.... Did any of you have any complications the first week after your surgery? My biggest fear is nauseousness and throwing up. My Doctor wants me on liquids for 6 weeks, and I'm "hoping" these 2 side effects will not be a problem if I follow the program. Can anyone give me insight into my first few days after surgery... and what to expect.. to help me with my jitters?! thanks so much!

bullit from Texas

Hi there,

I have seen a lot of people with the same fears. I never really had any fears, but I also thought I would bounce back a lot quicker than I actually did... No real complications, just normal aches and pains. I just had to find ways to make my life easier... lots of rest was the best thing to do.

6 weeks of liquids seems like an awful long time. Did you doctor give you any reason why he/she recommends you stay at this stage for so long? I don't even think Inamed recommends liquids for 6 weeks. There are some unslightly side affects of the liquid diet that I am glad only lasted a week for me. I was on Clear Liquids (with the exception of 2 Protein drinks per day) for one week and pureed foods for 2 weeks after that... I am now on 3 weeks of soft foods.

I wouldn't worry about nausea and vomiting. The doctors normally give some IV meds for this while you are in surgery and during your overnight hospital stay. I also had to show my doctor I had no problems keeping fluids down before I was released from the hospital and about 3 hours before I was released they gave me one last dose of anti-nausea meds. I never felt any nausea nor did I throw-up. I only had to take one sip of the barrium, so that didn't even make me sick or gag.

I am sure that you will do just fine. Feel free to post any questions here... the folks on this forum are very helpful.

Take Care and Congratulations!