This is going to be a fresh thread for all the band buddies that got banded July 2013

Ok fellow bandsters I just found out I got the sleeve instead of the band. I'm not sure how to process that yet......tbc

Wow! That's not a good surprise.

Day 3 post op and feeling MUCH better!!! Had a break down last night and cried...just being in pain and hungry but FYI crying is NOT FUN!!!! OMG that hurt my stomach so bad!!!!

I do have a question...how long after surgery did it take for y'all to have a bowel movement?? I'm getting worries cuz I'm pretty regular but haven't had one since before surgery.

Ok fellow bandsters I just found out I got the sleeve instead of the band. I'm not sure how to process that yet......tbc

OMGosh!!!! Wishing you whatever it is you wish in a case like this.

Day 3 post op and feeling MUCH better!!! Had a break down last night and cried...just being in pain and hungry but FYI crying is NOT FUN!!!! OMG that hurt my stomach so bad!!!!

I do have a question...how long after surgery did it take for y'all to have a bowel movement?? I'm getting worries cuz I'm pretty regular but haven't had one since before surgery.

It took me 4 days I think. And it was horrible. I highly recommend taking a stool softener if you're not already. Since then I've been fine and back to normal but that first one after all those pain meds was literally hard as rocks.

Ps is anyone hungry? I Ben having my small meals 2 to 3 oz and 60 grams of protein and liquids but I am hungry more

My appetite is starting to return. It's because the swelling in or stomachs is starting to go down and we are healing. Just stick with band sized portions of whatever phase diet you are in and if necessary eat a bit more frequently.

I'm personally choosing to "white knuckle" it and if I'm hungry - well - isn't the first time and i will survive. I know I'm in the fastest time frame for loss that I will have and am trying to maximize it while getting all the nutrients my body needs to heal.

Day 2 post-op and I'm starting to get hungry but I don't want to eat. Week 1 is "thin liquids" and protein shakes. Broth isn't really cutting it 100% but it does help. What are y'all doing about hunger pangs? I really think it is my eyes that are hungry more than my body is.

Day 2 post-op and I'm starting to get hungry but I don't want to eat. Week 1 is "thin liquids" and protein shakes. Broth isn't really cutting it 100% but it does help. What are y'all doing about hunger pangs? I really think it is my eyes that are hungry more than my body is.

I find drinking water with some lemon juice in it helps. Jello helped a bit. I'm grateful that I found a broth that made me feel full. As with pre op diet, the more protein I got in the less hungry I felt over time.

Banded on July 16........here is to all the Nay Sayers.......here to prove this works.....down 14lbs and no plans to go back!!

8 days post op and I'm really starting to get hungry what r u guys doing to curb hunger

Hey all! Just want to let those of you that may not have heard that we also have a very good and VERY private group going on' date=' on facebook. It's not meant to replace this at all.. it's just another resource. Personally, I like it. I feel like we've got a little family going on over there.

Anyway, you can't search it because of the privacy settings. the only way to get in is to message me with either your email address or your facebook name. If I have to find you using your facebook name, I will have to add you as a personal friend before I'm able to add you to the community.

Just thought I'd put it out there! [/quote']

Hi there. Been trying to send you my email I would love to join you FB page. Either bloomer.karen@yahoo.com or FB is Karen bloomer In Michigan thanks!

Ok fellow bandsters I just found out I got the sleeve instead of the band. I'm not sure how to process that yet......tbc

Are you kidding me!

Day 1 wasn't bad at all. Day 2 was a little worse bc of the gas, but its bearable. Op nurse called to check on me today and said that was normal for Day 2 because all the anesthesia is wearing off from yesterday. Now someone tells me that Day 3 is supposed to be the worst of all... I thought the worst was supposed to be Day 2? Yikes. So far though - its been no big deal. I'm just hoping it stays that way. I'm hoping the "Day 3 rumor" isn't true. How's everyone else doing?

Day 2 was the worst for me

What flavors/brand are you eating? I looked at some yesterday but couldn't bring myself to get any.

I refuse to eat baby food!

Skinny mashed potatoes are awesome! I can't believe how much I am enjoying them! Let me know if you want the recipes. No butter, salt or milk!

Ok fellow bandsters I just found out I got the sleeve instead of the band. I'm not sure how to process that yet......tbc

That was my biggest fear while getting mine done because 50 people around me were getting the sleeve. The staff kept telling me about the sleeve and I kept telling them I was getting the lapband. However, not sure i would have been upset to get the sleeve.