I was banded yesterday! I still cant believe how good im feeling. Having NO pain at all. Im a little itchy around my incisions, and a little weak, but other than that it seems like i havent have surgery. I cant thank GOD enough about this. This morning a had a barium xray, and my surgeon said that i'm very swollen, and that i should stick to the clean liquids until sunday, and then monday i can start my stage 3 diet. So, far today i only had a cup of prune juice, and half cup of Protein shake very liquid as he recommended more milk so it wont be too tick. Im sooo happy that im banded

My surgeon also congratulated me saying how easy my surgery went, that he was very proud of me, and my liver was very small so i guess my little cheating didnt affect that lol

Congratulations on the surgery, but beware. Cheating will affect how you heal in post op. So don't get in the mindset that a little cheat won't hurt. The healing time and post-op diet are really important parts of the journey! Good luck!

Thank you!

I dont intent to cheat on the post op, the cheating i mentioned happened in the preop as i was super anxious and hungry.

I'm not hungry at all so far, and monday i can start to eat oatmeal, cream of wheat and cream of rice, condensed Soups, etc.. And im sure i wont be cheating at all! Im aware of how important os to follow my surgeon's orders!

Thanks for your concern.

Lucky u!! It's amazing how different people handle the surgery. I also was banded 3/21. I so wish I had little pain. It hurts for me to get up and down mostly.

Can't wait to watch us progress this year!

3/20 here, I'm right there with you on the limited pain. I had a hernia repair during surgery as well.

I had surgery 3/18/2013 .I haven't had that much pain...I didn't cheat bad before surery..I just started feeling hungry,,,Long way to go....wish me luck

3/19 for me. I have had more pain than I thought I would but I know this, too, shall pass. I'm on clear liquids for 2 weeks but I'm not really hungry anyway. I have recognized the 'head hunger,' though, and will continue to spar with it, I'm sure. Went to a party last night where there is always a lot of great food. Wasn't tempted at all. Sipped on my G2 and enjoyed conversation. Triumph #1 for me!

Good luck for all of you!

I managed to have a good night of sleep. Woke up to go to the bathroom by myself, my incisions are a little bit sore than yesterday, gas pain i think is gone..

3/21 for me as well and limited pain... feeling great today!

Today has been a great day as far as physical ability. No pain outside pulling when I cough or get up. Now stamina is another thing, I guess the limited intake of calories is affecting that. I just can't seem to force these shakes down.

Any other suggestions on liquids. I'm allowed any liquids but have only had broths and shakes.

Lucky u!! It's amazing how different people handle the surgery. I also was banded 3/21. I so wish I had little pain. It hurts for me to get up and down mostly.

Can't wait to watch us progress this year!

I am also havin a lot of pain, 2 nd day post op. I've had three children, I can handle pain. I'm not able to swallow without a mild pain in my esophagus feels like a painful burp needs to happen. I sure hope this normal

I have that every now and again. Kinda like a half hiccup to me. I try to stand and stretch my mid section with some deep breaths if it doesn't go away right away. I feel great for the most part but just not eating much at all. That is not good I know, so I'm consciously trying to get somethings down.

Keep up the good work and in a week or two this will all be distant memories LOL!!!

I try to stand and stretch my mid section with some deep breaths if it doesn't go away right away.

Oh, a deep breath would feel so good. With the gas rumbling around in there, a deep breath is a wishful thought! The pain! OMG. I asked my husband to put a bullet in my left shoulder so the gas could escape!! Just when you think you're feeling good, the gas moves to another sensitive spot. Yes, walking, heating pad, walking, you name it. Like childbirth, this will become a distant memory.

I'm still having some discomfort, mostly in my chest.

Today i moved my diet to liquids, and had a pack of cream of wheat with soy milk. I'm not sure if is bad, but i managed to eat the whole thing...

I havent ate anything since surgery, just some sips of Water.. Wasnt feeling up to anything.. But last night i almost passed out, so, today needed to start the right way.

So far im feeling good, thirsty after the Cereal, but i think i can hold another hour.

Good morning Ladies, I'm right there with you I was banded the 21 too. I had major pain from the gas, then when I tried to get up and move around to help with the gas I would get nausea and start dry heaving. it was a very rough 12 hours for me. But after that other than my stomach being sore from dry heaving so much I'm doing great toady. I'm still very weak, but I guess I will be for a few days. I'm so happy to finally be a banded woman, I can't wait to see what the year ahead of me holds.

Oh God bless you flrosie, brazilangirl, and Ginger!! I pray you ladies get to feeling better real soon. Today I'm back at work and have had my moments of nausea but it passed and I am here at my lunch sipping on broth. My incisions are itchy now. I've had to wear a slip with my clothes to keep them from snagging on the sites.

I chose not to tell my boss and coworkers what I did and today they knew I was out Two days last week. My boss even called me in to see if I was doing ok. Part of me wants to shout it out and the other just wants to quietly do my thing. Still not sure what I'll say when the weight loss is noticeable and someone asks me how. Maybe I will maybe I won't, I'll wait til that happens

Rest up and get better soon y'all!!