Hello everyone. I thought I would share my experience from the start with everyone. Today is my first day on my liquid diet, and so far so good. I will be banded on May 1st. I woke up hungry, but quickly made my protein shake and was satisfied. I picked out two really good flavors; banana and orange cream. Can't really say I miss food yet. I was going to take my son for a walk, but it is raining so I plan on using the treadmill. My starting weight is 270.

Walk, walk walk, and gas x strips helped me! Good luck, it will get better. When I walk I also roll my shoulders or move my arms above my self. Good luck!!

thank you

Home now full of gas uncomftable. I'm hurting but a little

I know you are in pain but try to walk around as much as you can. Gas X strips worked. The first 3 days were rough but it gets easier each day.

Well I am glad you are okay I still have gas pain slowly moving around the house I can't go outside because it is so cold and I am afraid to get sick. I am so hungry tho I am stick of jello and broth I wish I can start on my second week diet now but I won't see my surgeon until Thursday I can't wait. I am just trying to relax at home and counting down the days until Thursday. Hang in there girl we got this.

I have been having this itching feeling in my throat and had to cough and sneeze several times, that pain I would not wish on anyone. I got out of the house today with my husband and was able to go to the video store and walk around. Going to for sure try to sleep in my bed tonight. I hope your gas pain goes away soon. I hear you on not wanting to eat jello and broth anymore. I'm so sick of the same stuff, but I'm hanging in there. At least your appt is on Thursday. Mine isn't until the 16th. I'm hanging in there. We are both doing an awesome job.

I have been having this itching feeling in my throat and had to cough and sneeze several times' date=' that pain I would not wish on anyone. I got out of the house today with my husband and was able to go to the video store and walk around. Going to for sure try to sleep in my bed tonight. I hope your gas pain goes away soon. I hear you on not wanting to eat jello and broth anymore. I'm so sick of the same stuff, but I'm hanging in there. At least your appt is on Thursday. Mine isn't until the 16th. I'm hanging in there. We are both doing an awesome job.[/quote']

My itchy feel in my throat went away Friday I guess because I was eating ice like crazy. Today I woke up with bad hunger pain it was so bad it woke me out of my sleep. I had a water bottle by me so I took a sip to see if that would help. It didn't but eventually I went back to sleep. I freak me out so I called the hospital and they told me to drink more fluids because they are not going rush my diet. I understand and respect that. I have one more day left until I see my surgeon and my momentum is still strong.

I'll be on clear liquid diet for 4 weeks. Wow I guess every doctor is diferent

Wow that's a long time. Stay strong. If you need anyone to vent to I will be here.

Ok this is it. I'm so nervous. Can't sleep been awake ' date=' only slept 3 hours.[/quote']

I hope everything is going good for you and that you have a speedy recovery!!!

Home now full of gas uncomftable. I'm hurting but a little

Take it easy and rest. When you do get up to use the restroom try to get a little walking in. It does get better. Wishing you the best!!!

Walk' date=' walk walk, and gas x strips helped me! Good luck, it will get better. When I walk I also roll my shoulders or move my arms above my self. Good luck!![/quote']

Congrats on getting your surgery. I hope your recovery is fast!!! It's crazy going from pre op to post op.

Thank you for your best wishes . I have benn walking in circles inside the house.my dog thinks I'm crazy.lol. My throat is killing me. Thank you for letting me vent with you guys since I choose no to tell nobody to talk about it. My husband been a great help

My itchy feel in my throat went away Friday I guess because I was eating ice like crazy. Today I woke up with bad hunger pain it was so bad it woke me out of my sleep. I had a Water bottle by me so I took a sip to see if that would help. It didn't but eventually I went back to sleep. I freak me out so I called the hospital and they told me to drink more fluids because they are not going rush my diet. I understand and respect that. I have one more day left until I see my surgeon and my momentum is still strong.

That's good that the itchy feeling in throat went away. I'm going to have to try the whole ice thing. It's crazy, because I swear I'm more hungry now after surgery than before. Honestly I have just been sleeping a lot. I think our bodies just need rest. Have you been getting in 8 cups of water every day? The last two days has not been good for me as far as water intake. Stay strong, you got this!!! Good luck at the dr's!!!

Thank you for your best wishes . I have benn walking in circles inside the house.my dog thinks I'm crazy.lol. My throat is killing me. Thank you for letting me vent with you guys since I choose no to tell nobody to talk about it. My husband been a great help

Lol, my dog looks at me crazy to. I recommend some throat spray especially if you feel the need to cough. This is the best place to vent seeing as we all are going through the same thing. Yay for all the husbands and wives that support their spouses through this hard but incredible journey, they really deserve a BIG THANKS!!! My husband is my rock even though at first he did not want me to have this surgery. I told him I needed to do this for me, my health, and just to feel better about myself. He understood when I explained it to him and has been very supportive since.

Sorry I haven't posted on Monday or Tuesday. Something terrible happened on Monday. My husband is military and we live on a military base. I woke up Monday morning to fire truck sirens, so I looked outside and noticed that they were across the street from our house. over the course of the day I noticed the husband get arrested and crime scene investigators come and then the FBI then the worst fear I had came true, they brought the body of the wife out covered. Every time I would fall asleep I would have nightmares and I didn't really eat much or drink much yesterday. This couple just moved in less than a month ago and they have three kids and now he is locked up for murder and these poor kids lost their mom. I know this has nothing to do with lap band, but it really makes me sad and scared that this could happen on a place that is suppose to be more safe. I really can't sleep much. This just really hit too close to home. Sorry I just really needed to get that off my head.

As far as my post op I'm feeling much better today. I'm finally in my bed and I'm down 4 pounds. I'm at 254 with a starting weight of 270. I'm proud of myself for my accomplishments and look forward to the scale dropping some more. My incisions are real itchy so I guess that's a good sign that they are healing. I can't wait to see the dr on the 16th. I'm looking forward to moving to the next stage, but a little scared that my weight loss won't be so good when I can start having puréed foods and then soft foods. I guess I just really need to be on top of my calorie intake. Thank goodness for my fitness pal.

Sorry I haven't posted on Monday or Tuesday. Something terrible happened on Monday. My husband is military and we live on a military base. I woke up Monday morning to fire truck sirens' date=' so I looked outside and noticed that they were across the street from our house. over the course of the day I noticed the husband get arrested and crime scene investigators come and then the FBI then the worst fear I had came true, they brought the body of the wife out covered. Every time I would fall asleep I would have nightmares and I didn't really eat much or drink much yesterday. This couple just moved in less than a month ago and they have three kids and now he is locked up for murder and these poor kids lost their mom. I know this has nothing to do with lap band, but it really makes me sad and scared that this could happen on a place that is suppose to be more safe. I really can't sleep much. This just really hit too close to home. Sorry I just really needed to get that off my head.

As far as my post op I'm feeling much better today. I'm finally in my bed and I'm down 4 pounds. I'm at 254 with a starting weight of 270. I'm proud of myself for my accomplishments and look forward to the scale dropping some more. My incisions are real itchy so I guess that's a good sign that they are healing. I can't wait to see the dr on the 16th. I'm looking forward to moving to the next stage, but a little scared that my weight loss won't be so good when I can start having puréed foods and then soft foods. I guess I just really need to be on top of my calorie intake. Thank goodness for my fitness pal.[/quote']

Happy one week anniversary we did it! I am sorry for all the drama that is surrounding you right now but try to take it easy. I will pray for the children that lost their mom. My incisions are not itchy yet but I know they will soon. I wish I can use my fitness pal on my phone but it uses a lot of storage space I really need to update my phone but I have a Nook so I been using the lose it app for now. I can't believe we are a week out! Congrats to us

Congrats on your week bandsary

Today is day 2. My biggest incision hurts when I sit and when I get up feels like I'm going to burst it open. I'm scared I'm going to hurt something also no bending that hurts a lot the other incisions don't even feel them