Super excited!! April couldn't get here any faster!!! I'm ready for this change in my life!!

Hi group, I just want to encourage everyone to not compare your recovery to others. I have noticed that there are some that say they recovered quickly and others like myself that are still not feeling 100%. I am on day 5 of my recovery, and I am still popping pain killers like they're skittles. I am walking as much as I can, but also allowing myself the R&R my body needs to heal and recover. Don't push yourselves too much, do what you can and focus on just getting better. Everyone's recovery is, and will be different just like everyone's weight lost journey differs. It is good for those of us who are healing and recovering quickly, but it is also ok for those of us who are taking it easy and allowing our bodies to do what they were made to do naturally. Walking has helped me, but resting and relaxing has been good for my mind and body. I have also learned that depression may sneak in, but it is normal to feel a little down. Due to the fact, you have just made a huge life altering decision, and it is going to take sometime to adjust to a whole new lifestyle. For me, when I am down or not feeling well, I would turn to food for comfort. So what do you do when your body no longer allows you to do that? It's like detox, or going through withdraw. So feeling a little sad, or down is expected. This message is just to encourage those of us who may be asking ourselves, what the hell did I do to myself!? I know that this transition and healing process is only temporary, and we will survive, and succeed in the end. Hears to us! (holding up my protein shake)

I was doing really well this morning. Got some decent sleep last night, and didn't wake up in pain. Dummy me forgot to fix a protein shake before heading to church, and boy am I regretting it! My sugar dropped while in church, and I started getting nauseated. Them the gas pains hit with a vengeance. I am not doing that again. I was able to drink half a protein shake very slowly and take some gas-x. Now I'm just waiting for that pain to subside a little more. Does anyone else have problems with drainage at suture sites? Three of mine were draining during church and I kept having to go out to blot them and clean my shirt.

You should really take it slow. Seems like you may be doing a lot. My incisions are not leaking, and I haven't heard too many others complain about this either. Please contact your doctors office tomorrow and inform them of what's going on, and in the mean time. Give your body a break, and relax.

I am doing okay! doing little walks here and there.. I am still at my mom's and debating on if I want to go home yet, my apt has stairs to get to.. How are you doing? Crafty, I am the same way I think it is just a case of cabin blues so to speak.. just remember, it can't rain all the time. Sherri, Goodluck on Tuesday!

You will get there Jenni. Just relax and take it slow. Enjoy allowing your family to help take care of you. Don't push yourself too much. Remember, you just had surgery, and your body needs that time to heal right. You don't want any future complications that will cause you to have to have surgery again. Good luck!

This weekend I've been hungrier than a mofo. Been eating everything in sight all weekend like my old self. Just got banded April 5th. Could it be time for a fill? Wondering if I should have chose the sleeve instead.

This weekend I've been hungrier than a mofo. Been eating everything in sight all weekend like my old self. Just got banded April 5th. Could it be time for a fill? Wondering if I should have chose the sleeve instead.

I feel your pain. I was banded on the 11 and it's taking all the willpower I have to not eat everything in my fridge. I am hungrier now than when I was on the pre-op diet. I don't think we made a mistake I think we haven't really started the process yet. I think the band starts working when we get close to the green zone. That may take a couple of fills. I am trying to diet now and just keep reminding myself that these pounds are never coming back, however, I am really hungry.

I feel your pain. I was banded on the 11 and it's taking all the willpower I have to not eat everything in my fridge. I am hungrier now than when I was on the pre-op diet. I don't think we made a mistake I think we haven't really started the process yet. I think the band starts working when we get close to the green zone. That may take a couple of fills. I am trying to diet now and just keep reminding myself that these pounds are never coming back' date=' however, I am really hungry.[/quote']

I was banded on the 11th too and have been really hungry... Just trying to keep positive but it's getting harder each day... Getting an adjustment on the 9th hope it will help!!

We start a new thread for starving Aprilers. I don't get a fill until May 22.

I am doing good! I really started getting my appetite back today and have tolerated my protein shakes a little at a time. I'm still weak but I haven't been eating or drinking nearly enough. I have a two story condo that I have been able to get up and down just fine and able to take showers too. I'm still in a little pain mainly from my gallbladder being removed I think. But sure u would do fine with the stairs but better safe than sorry. Good luck with your recovery!

That's good for you... I have been doing the protein shakes as well.. I woke up Sat and said I needed something a bit more then clear haven't had an issue since.. I have been able to take showers and such I even went to the store today .. got on one of those motorized carts... HAHA ..I enjoyed getting out but it took some out of me... I am going home tomorrow so I will let you know how I do with those stairs. I am in pain still so yours might be a bit of both.. mine is more at the port site and everything still "settling" I guess you could call it. Anna, goodluck on the flooding.. stay safe!

I had surgery to remove my gall bladder after it ruptured, but I don't remember having this kind of pain. I'm sure everything is just settling. I made the mistake of not having something before leaving for church this morning, and my sugar dropped significantly. It's hard to keep track of calories when I'm just on liquids and to make sure I get enough of everything.

This weekend I've been hungrier than a mofo. Been eating everything in sight all weekend like my old self. Just got banded April 5th. Could it be time for a fill? Wondering if I should have chose the sleeve instead.

Once you get your fill, all that will change. Your mindset and relationship with food is something you will have to work on as well to be successful. Good luck. Just remember why you did this,

at my way to hospital surgery day I'm so scared

at my way to hospital surgery day I'm so scared

Good luck! It will go great!

Good luck to all soon to be Bansters. I will be praying for you all. I am24 hrs away from mine

at my way to hospital surgery day I'm so scared

Goodluck Mysa!!!! Can't wait to hear from you after!!!

This weekend I've been hungrier than a mofo. Been eating everything in sight all weekend like my old self. Just got banded April 5th. Could it be time for a fill? Wondering if I should have chose the sleeve instead.

If you keep that up, your band may slip and you may have no choice but to have a revision with sleeve done. Be careful and again, just remember why you did this. If the doctor has cleared you to eat, make better food choices, and eat foods that are high in protein and low in carbs. Eat to live, don't live to eat. Good luck.