So I've been kicking around the lap band idea for a while now. I am 5'2"and currently weigh in at 260lbs. My back hurts, my hips hurt, my knees hurt, my feet hurt. I don't know how I came to be this way at 34. PCOS plus pregnancy 5 years ago started the ball rolling. It seems over the years the harder I try to lose. ... the more I gain. So. ... I've gone and done IT. I've scheduled my lap band procedure. I start my Protein diet on Monday the 1st. I was told I can have unlimited Protein shakes and eat only protein. I'm not 100% sure I can do it. ..but I'm gonna give it my all. I hope I can find support here as no one in my family would approve. I come from a long line of short round women who just accept it as a way of life. I don't want to be this way and I'm doing something about it.

If anyone else starts their journey on July 25 maybe we can walk this road together.

Wish me luck. I'm doing this first for myself and second for my 5 year old son. I'm a single mom and I have to be here for him because I'm all he has.

I'm at home now. Been here for most of the day. My port incision hurts the most. And my throat is super dry... killin me. Drinkin water' date=' broth, and ensure clear. But have to get more as soon as my cup is empty. I made it upstairs when I got jome. Been getting up and walking around. Also picked up some gas x strips. Hopefully tomorrow is better.[/quote']

I hope its better too! Day 2 has been rough for me. Totally having the dry mouth situation too. I've only been able to drink a few ounces at a time.

Very sore! Hoping day 3 is better.

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I'm having trouble making myself sip water and fluids slowly. I just want to chug a gallon right now. Lol. Still pretty sore. Have a coldpack on my port incision. Feeling sore/pulling when I stand up straight. Just took my pain meds. Nap time for this girl. Talk to ya all soon. Hope you're having a good day.

I am still hurting pretty bad. Wonder if its the hernia repair. Constant pressure in my chest.

Hope you all are doing well.

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I had mine repaired too. I feel it too... but the port incision is what's killin me. Ugh.

Better today? I'm still sore but overall better. This pressure between my breast is no joke though. I sat up too long yesterday and paid for it with incision pain last night. Not doing that again.

Hope everyone is doing well!

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We are in the same boat! Im 260 pcos and only I have 3 yr old daughter sooooo I am riding this journey with ya... my surgery isn't until august 13th, im excited but extremely nervous... my doctor has me doing 2 protein shakes and 1 meal for 12 days and then liquid diet for the last 2 days before surgery... I start pre op diet tuesday annndd I still havent found a protein shake.... keep us updated with your journey!

Today was not a pretty day. Seriously having flashbacks from waddling around after I had my son. Not nearly as thirsty today. Only got down 2 ensure clears instead of my goal of 3. Had some chicken broth and water too but nowhere near what I drank yesterday. Not feeling hungry so much as the urge to hibernate. Really just want to sleep til all the pain is gone. My sister leant me her girdle thing from when she had her gallbladder out. Let me tell you. It's been my best friend today. Not sure why... but everything feels better when it's all smooshed in and supported. Hopefully not hurting anything by wearing it to bed. Tomorrow is another day. Hope ya all are well.

Hope you're better. I'm having this pain under my left breast when I breathe deep. I have no idea what's going on. Its new today. Hurts so bad!

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Hope you're better. I'm having this pain under my left breast when I breathe deep. I have no idea what's going on. Its new today. Hurts so bad!

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I hope you feel better soon

Thanks! I made it 5 hours at work today then the incisions were hurting too bad.

Each day is better.

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My procedure is for July 31st. I'm anxiously nervous. I am doing it for my 3 kids. I'm 5'3 and after gaining and not losing weight from pregnancies I am so miserable at my current weight . I hope this surgery gets me to my goal of 140. My knees and back also always hurt. I feel huge and awful and I can't stand it anymore. I haven't shared my weight with anyone im too embarrassed not even family or hubby know my weight and only my parents and husband know about surgery.

Hunny I have the same story as you gained weight when I got pregnant and never lost it. I'm 5'4 and I even get banded on the same day as you! Keep in touch hun I'd love to hear from you!

Today is day 5 post op. I just finished my first protein shake and it kinda feels like there is a brick in my chest. Feeling much better but still a little sore. I'm at 243 now.

Today is day 7 post op. I have a horrible topic to bring up. I just had my first bowel movement since before my surgery. So.. first time in 7 days or so. I didn't think anything of it since I haven't been eating any solids. Well... let me tell you something. ... that hurt. This will sound horrible so I'm just gonna spit it out. It felt like giving birth to a rock monster. Is this normal? Is this what I have to look forward to for the rest of my life... because if so... I'm gonna start buying stock in stool softener or somethin.

Sorry again to bring up such a gross topic.

Today is day 7 post op. I have a horrible topic to bring up. I just had my first bowel movement since before my surgery. So.. first time in 7 days or so. I didn't think anything of it since I haven't been eating any solids. Well... let me tell you something. ... that hurt. This will sound horrible so I'm just gonna spit it out. It felt like giving birth to a rock monster. Is this normal? Is this what I have to look forward to for the rest of my life... because if so... I'm gonna start buying stock in stool softener or somethin.

Sorry again to bring up such a gross topic.

Yes - many of us have either constipation or diarrhea post-op. It took 4 days post-op for me to have a BM. Go to the other posts about this - but I am 2 weeks post-op and started adding a heaping tablespoon of ground Flax Seed (you can buy it at Whole Foods and/or Costco) to my daily Protein shakes. They add no flavor to the shakes but they do make you regular and it is soft. It gets better.... hang in there.

Thank you. I'm goin shoppin tomorrow.