Hi guys! Well I had my band placed yesterday morning, the surgery itself went very smooth, infact when my Dr came to release me today he commented in how we'll I did on the pre-opp, which made his job all that easier! I was very out of it yesterday, really just in & out of sleep! I spent the night at the hospital, my Dr does that for all patients, but did well had broth & jello for lunch & dinner. I was able to gulp it down my Dr said probably b/c I had minimal swelling b/c I did a great Jon shrinking my liver. I haven't thrown up at all. I got up & walked 5-6 times at the hospital & haven't had much in the gas pains department yet (knock on wood). I was home at noon today & feel soo much better already being in my own bed! I am on Vicodin and plan to stay ahead of the pain for a day or two by taking it! I'm on clear liquids (broth jello water crystal light) til Friday when I can start puree's. I'll update you all with anything new that comes up!

Make sure you drink enough liquids to keep your bowels moving.

I had my surgery on Tuesday & today was the first time I weighed myself, I'm down 5.5 lbs since surgery, yay!!!!! Today I get to start puréed foods, I was thinking about oatmeal for breakfast what do you guys think?

I finally had a BM last night, very liquidy but that's what I expected being on liquids and all!!!

I had my surgery Wednesday! Day after my birthday, what a great present! Down 7 pounds already. Eating sugar free pudding, jello, ice pops, juices, soups, protein shakes, yogurt, and grits.