I am so excited & nervous at the same time, I tried so hard & trying to stay w/ the preop diet but I have cheated big time hopefully I can still get banded.

Anyone experiencing a sore throat or pain in the back of the throat?? I am & it sucks

Prolly from the tube they stick down your throat during surgery.

I feel the same walking is not helping about to take my lortab now...

I thought it was only general anesthetic thru the IV not the tube down the throat but who knows I was sleeping.

I thought it was only general anesthetic thru the IV not the tube down the throat but who knows I was sleeping.

Well, they told me they were going to do it ahead of time. I think it is more likely than not they did intubate you. They like to make sure they have a good airway.

My anesthetic was also via IV; propofol. Yep, they same stuff they gave Michael Jackson.

Good stuff. They told me when they started to inject it. Next thing I knew they were telling me they were done! Actually had to touch my belly to see if there were sutures.

Lol me too, I asked the nurse sooo am I banded?? OMG my stomach won't go down & I gained weight like 4pds. I've took Gas X strips & nothing & walking uh it hurts

I'm still hurting even when I walk.. I pray my night goes well and that tomorrow is much better!! Same to you darling ???˜???we can do this!!

My throat also did hurt, my voice was as if I had gone to a rock concert. Now, on day 2 postop it is almost normal. I think everybody got intubated, the rule for any abdominal surgery is to do anaesthesia. I used to work in an OR couple of years ago, I am sorry to brake the news to everybody ...

My stomach also hurts, which means that I still need pain killers. After I take it, I can take deep breath, it is such a good feeling. I only had Water, apple and cranberry juice, broth and decaffeinated coffee as of now. I am looking forward to some variety. Have you guys started your Protein shakes on day2 yet??

Feel much better day 2 post op! Thank God! Still a Lil sore but not like yesterday.. I keep burping still which is good I believe to get all the gas out. Ready to have my protein drink just scared on avoiding to get full...

2nd day for me & more sore but no burps or farts for me lol... Gas is trapped big time

Ladyann2322... I walked all day yesterday even went to the grocery store to walk around... Seemed to help a lot, I slept much better. Today is not as bad.. We can do this!

Today, on Day 2 I felt my belly started moving, and started to pass gas. Another joy of the day

Are you guys able to drink water or protein thick shakes w/ no problem. I can some people on this website are saying its hard to throat down even water. So far I can. I cheated & had some ice cream last night BUT no bad hunger pains yet.

Hi,

I could drink water and juice from Day 1. I could also swalloy protein shakes or thick, creamy soups from Day 2, however, I had no desire to BUT I forced myself to eat enough (at least 2x). maybe I should raise it 4x a day.

I've been able to also drink water and protein liquid drinks but I don't start the full liquids til this morning... It's been hard trying to take in 90gms of protein a day I'm not hungry at all

What are the best or more tasty protein shakes?