Yesterday (Day 1-surgery Day) I was banded at 9am, left hospital at 1pm. I was groggy/sleepy with Anesthesia prob until about 6pm. When my eyes were closed, I could still hear what was going on around me. I stayed fully awake from 6-10pm. Sipped Water here and there all day. Maybe 10 oz total? Throat was dry from tube in surgery I suppose. Took pain meds at exactly 4 hrs all day. Also took phenergan for nausea every 6 hrs (just to make sure I didn't get nausea, haven't felt it since recovery room). I have consumed the gas-x strips a lot...those are awesome in aiding the gas pain. I did wake up at exactly 4 hrs all night with discomfort....took my pain pill and had a gas-X strip at the same time, fell back asleep. I did sleep in my bed all night, but the 4 hr pain was like clockwork. Haha. So odd.

Up this morning (day 2) and I get to take a shower today. They used the glue for my incisions. The largest incision is above my belly button, assuming that is where the port is. Husband is the best ever...He has laundry going, lunch for him and our girls cooking...and picking up around the house while I sit here on the couch. Couldn't be more blessed.

Stay tuned and I will add my activities for awhile (until I go back to work in about 10 days) on this thread if anyone wants to follow.

yes to your question sysnowden. even now I can hear my stomach digest my food. I can also feel when the food goes from the pouch to stomach. I love that pop type feeling that I can hear. I know after that my food is going to not get stuck. if you have just eaten and you have the hunger type sounds and feelings drink fluids. that should help stop any sounds coming from your stomach.

I got banded on 2/18 and only did clear liquids for one day. I am on full liquids now with no problems.

I got banded on 2/18 and only did clear liquids for one day. I am on full liquids now with no problems.

I'm so jealous lol. I was banded on February 14th and today is my last day of clear liquids. The only good thing out of this is that I lost 12 pounds in 6 days.

I got on the wii fit today to weigh. I have lost 6lbs since surgery day (1 week plus 1day ago). If you add in the 10 day pre-op diet weight, that puts me at 24.9lbs loss total.

Still on liquids until next Friday, then I can have purée foods. Can't wait for that.

I got on the wii fit today to weigh. I have lost 6lbs since surgery day (1 week plus 1day ago). If you add in the 10 day pre-op diet weight, that puts me at 24.9lbs loss total. Still on liquids until next Friday, then I can have purée foods. Can't wait for that.

Good for you! That is awesome. I'm going to ask the doctor Tuesday if I can start puréed food a little early lol I'm not sure if I can wait until Friday.

Good for you! That is awesome. I'm going to ask the doctor Tuesday if I can start puréed food a little early lol I'm not sure if I can wait until Friday.

Thanks. Good luck with that request...my doctor appt isn't until the 4th....I am gonna try to stick it out. I keep thinking....heal, heal, heal!

Lol I'm sure I will stick to the full liquids though. That was my stomach talking,

If you want a protein drink that is clear like Gatorade, try Isapure. It's zero carbs, and had 40 grams of protein. Smoothie King carries them or you can order on line.