OMG! I am so excited! It was much better than I expected... I was so scared of being put to sleep, I almost backed out at the last minute! But I want this too much. Was in some discomfort but not much. I'm not the hero type that won't take pain pills..LOL. I feel pretty good this morning, the incision where he put in the port is definitely the most sore but I'm up moving around and about to have my first Protein shake.

Will keep in touch. Thanks to all for the responses the past few days.

That's so exciting and it's great to hear you're doing well. Just be alert to the fact that you might start getting gas pains. Mine started 2 days after surgery. Really bad! If you do, drink plenty of water, take Gas-X and walk as much as you can. Just wanted to give you a heads-up. Let us know how you're doing.

Congrats!!

Did they give you like a meal plan before leaving the hospital? Like how many Protein shakes to drink or what kinds of shakes? I'm coming close to my surgery and still have tons of questions about the after care part.. as far as what to eat and not to eat and i know you can't eat solids for a while and all that..

Congrats!!!! The 1st three days were definitely my gassiest. I feel great now post of day 8!!!!!

Audree

Great to hear. Now it is time to heal. Please make sure you stick to the doctors recommended diet. I cheated and got into trouble! Good luck.

congrats to you! i'm so jealous! i'd even trade getting banded monday for horrid gas pains! it'd be worth it! good luck to you and keep us posted!

My doctor requires 2 weeks of full liquids post-surgery. Meaning I can have cream Soups, smoothies to go along with the Clear Liquids pre-op. I tried a strawberry/banana smoothie with vanilla Protein powder this afternoon and couldn't get it down. Back to SlimFast Low Carb for me. Had some cream of tomatoe Soup last night that was wonderful. No gas pains yet, hope I can be one those that doesn't get them! Feeling pretty good, but definitely taking the liquid hydrocodone. Trying to be good and do the 5-10 minutes of walking every hour and the 10 deep breaths every hour.

Can't wait for this 2 weeks to be over with so I can have some mushies! Who would have ever thought I would be excited about mushies!! LOL

Is there any reason I shouldn't sleep on my side? My port is on the left side and I'm a little more sore on that side, but the doc didn't tell me not to. My niece said she was told not to sleep on her side. I did last night without too much trouble but don't want to screw anythning up!

Thanks!

Wow congrats TX!

Sounds like you're doing great so far, lol.

I'm wondering too like Shaydee ^.. Did they give you any meal plan before you left?

Hey TX

Congrats on your surgery!!

I don't think its a problem to sleep on your side - but it might hurt like heck...

I had problems with getting horizontal for the first 2-3 days. I slept sitting up on my couch. After that, I slept on my back for a bit, cause up and down without using those abdominal muscles is pretty impossible - and using the muscles really HURTs for the first few days. :]

I think I was able to sleep on my side again after about a week. I could roll over and move a bit without intense pain.

Hugs and good luck!

I am thinking good thoughts for speedy healing.

TxChick50

Congrats on your surgery! It sounds like you are doing well. You must be glad that this is behind you. Best of luck- Gigi