It's hard to believe, I've done it. There were moments of panic in the last couple weeks, but I wasn't giving up. Now, getting through the recovery period. Last night was rough but today is better.

Congrats!! You'll keep feeling better and better every day!

Thank you Mandy. I feel so much better this evening than I did at this time yesterday. My back pain is almost completely gone. My stomach is a little noisy but I don't have any discomfort there. I'm looking forward to going off clear liquids tomorrow. This is so exciting.

I was banded on 2/25 as well. My back pain just started today....is it normal?

Congratulations Heidi. From what I understand it is normal to have some back pain. If you are able to pass gas, it should start getting better. Walking will help. It takes a few days to get things moving again.

Let me know how you're doing in the next day or so. Good luck.

Bonnie

I just got banded this morning and thought I was going to be one of the lucky few with no shoulder or back pain since my post surgery was going so well but a few hours after getting home I was taking the pain meds not because of stomach pain but because the stomach pain made the shoulder pain so bad.

I also had my surgery on 2/25:) I have been home for 2+ days and I'm just starting to feel like myself. If I could just get rid if my shoulder and chest pain, I'd be good. My stomach is making all kinds of crazy noises, but I assume its because I started full liquids today. Yay for us starting this journey:)!

Congrats on the banding. I'm finding when I get tired my back starts to ache.

Take your pain meds tonight so that you get good rest. The first night can be tough, but it will get better.

Grateful mama, congratulations. I started Protein shakes this morning. They could be worse. My stomach has been doing some growling but I'm ignoring it. I haven't felt hungry with all the liquids I've been drinking.

I was trying to avoid taking pain meds but decided that if I hurt, it makes no sense to suffer through it. The back pain can't last too much longer.

Let me know how you're doing, when you get a chance.

Bonnie

I had a couple of shakes- The coffee flavored one I made with milk was the best. And I also ate a light yogurt. I feel way more satisfied today than with just clear liquids. It's neat that we started on the same day- it will be fun to check in with each others progress.

As far as meds- I say take them if you're hurting. I have only been taking them 3 times a day,but that's still way less than the 2 percocets every 4 hours they were pushing at the hospital.

How did you make the coffee shake? I just have vanilla and chocolate so far.

I've been taking Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. It is disgusting but it helps. I'm taking it 3 times a day also. The hospital wasn't pushing meds so much, but my first night I thought I'd have to beat up the nurse for pain meds. It was midnight before I got anything and I knew I'd never sleep like that. By the morning, I was feeling great and ready to escape.

I agree that it would be fun to check in with each other, to watch our progress and give each other support. Have a good night.

Congrats to all! I was banded on 2/19 and I'm really loving my shakes. I've been experimenting so I'll share some ideas with you. It gets boring quick!

I use the EAS 100% Whey Protein powder.

I mix it with Blue Diamond brand, unsweetened almond and coconut milk( it is found in the dairy section and it is DELISH!)

I make a vanilla one and add a few tablespoons of frozen orange juice mix to make a creamsicle.

I make a chocolate one and add two teaspoons of sugar-free jello pudding powder( cheesecake flavor or white chocolate.)

I also make one with a cold cup of decaf coffee, one scoop of vanilla powder and one scoop of chocolate.

I always grind some fresh nutmeg( from the actual nut) into all of my shakes.

Also, adding some banana extract or any flavor pure extract helps!

I bought one of those "blender cups" that has a round, whisk-like ball in it so I rarely use my blender.

Good Luck and Happy Banding!

The coffe flavored shake was a proticcino instant drink from Health Wise. I got all my shakes from my weight loss clinic and the brand they have is Health Wise. Because I just started, I haven't gotten into trying other brands or recipes.

Congratulations on your banding, and thanks for your ideas on making Protein shakes interesting. I know that going by the package directions will get boring fast. I bought a can of the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Vanilla and Unjury Classic chocolate. Right now, they are tolerable. I will try nutmeg at noon...one of my favorites.

Congrats to all! I was banded on 2/19 and I'm really loving my shakes. I've been experimenting so I'll share some ideas with you. It gets boring quick!

I use the EAS 100% Whey Protein Powder.

I mix it with Blue Diamond brand, unsweetened almond and coconut milk( it is found in the dairy section and it is DELISH!)

I make a vanilla one and add a few tablespoons of frozen orange juice mix to make a creamsicle.

I make a chocolate one and add two teaspoons of sugar-free Jello pudding powder( cheesecake flavor or white chocolate.)

I also make one with a cold cup of decaf coffee, one scoop of vanilla powder and one scoop of chocolate.

I always grind some fresh nutmeg( from the actual nut) into all of my shakes.

Also, adding some banana extract or any flavor pure extract helps!

I bought one of those "blender cups" that has a round, whisk-like ball in it so I rarely use my blender.

Good Luck and Happy Banding!

Thanks Grateful mama. I'll have to look up Health Wise. I'm not bored yet, but I'm sure it will happen. My nightmares are of pureed meat. Just the thought is scary.

The coffe flavored shake was a proticcino instant drink from Health Wise. I got all my shakes from my weight loss clinic and the brand they have is Health Wise. Because I just started, I haven't gotten into trying other brands or recipes.

Frederic, how is your back doing?

I just got banded this morning and thought I was going to be one of the lucky few with no shoulder or back pain since my post surgery was going so well but a few hours after getting home I was taking the pain meds not because of stomach pain but because the stomach pain made the shoulder pain so bad.