Surgery was yesterday and thank you for all of theft eat ideas to take to the hospital! Especially valuable were the Chapstick and chargers. I didn't sleep too well last night, but I'm going home today do ill rest up there

Congratulations! And best wishes for a relaxing few days to recover. Very exciting to begin this new chapter -- I can't wait to be there myself.

Congratulations!!

I was banded yesterday too!

Congrats remember to take it one day at a time

THanks Pittsbuger, I'm so sleepy, I haven't had protein for two days and my body just can't get moving. I'm sitting here trying to put down a protein shake, it is going to take a long time because I'm just sipping. I don't feel bad, very little pain, except for my shoulder are on the left side. I'm guessing tomorrow I'll feel a little better.

I was banded yesterday too!

How are you doing?

Good luck on your journey!

Deweydoer! Glad to hear everything went well! I had the same shoulder pain. Guess it was gas pains. I have been having pain in the middle section of my stomach but it is much better today. Have you been up moving around? I am looking forward to a shower today! How are you doing on your intake? Hope it is going well.

I'm doing ok, sleeping was rough again last night because I'm a stomach sleeper, I just couldn't find a comfortable place to sleep. I"m very swollen and I'm noticing a lot of bruising this morning. I feel better than I thought I would feel. How are you doing?

Deweydoer! Glad to hear everything went well! I had the same shoulder pain. Guess it was gas pains. I have been having pain in the middle section of my stomach but it is much better today. Have you been up moving around? I am looking forward to a shower today! How are you doing on your intake? Hope it is going well.

I'm moving around as much as I can, I feel better when I move. I'm am NOT having enough intake, I know that for sure, but I'm trying to up it a lot this morning. Yesterday I had 1/2 a Protein shake and about 1/2 a cup of yogurt. I"m drinking a lot of tea to get my liquid level up.

Not sleeping the greatest either! I prefer to sleep on my side, but that's out for the time being. Just try my best. I have been trying my best on my intake, was able to get in around 45g yesterday and shooting for that today. Really working on liquid intake too. I don't feel hungry at all, so I have to make a real conscious effort to work on getting that protein in. Pain is much better today. Going to go for a few short walks today. Went for one yesterday. Ugh all I feel like I am doing is constantly drinking something. My dietitian said to drink 4oz every hour. But....I know it will get better! Did you have any nausea? Thankfully the hospital gave me some medication and a nausea patch that I wear for two days that would stop any. And it worked! I'm glad to hear you are doing so well!

Way to go! I was also banded tues feeling a little yucky today, gas pains in the middle of chest. Gained 7 lbs from surgery fluids. But I was prepared for a gain!

Golt to give myself a shot to keep those clots away.

But best of luck to Bandista and Lola86!

Sorry about that deweydoer A very special good luck to you!

I too had a little extra weight after surgery, but as of this morning, 2 of the 5 pounds are gone. My belly looks horrible, I wouldn't even let my husband see it!! Not to be gross, but I'm passing gas like nobody's business. I took some pain meds yesterday, but just being a little sore, isn't a reason to take those kind of pain meds. I'm going back to work next Tuesday, I'm sure I'll be good to go.

I was banded the 13th. Dont know how you can do it without regular doses of pain meds. I'm taking them at regular intervals without fail. Had my gallbladder out in June and I remember what happens if you wait till it hurts to take something. Anybody having a hard time taking a deep breath? I had some serious recovery room problems post op and I'm having a hell of a time taking a deep breath. Im working the little plactic breathing meter, but I'm in a pretty fair amount of pain after.