Hi all. Just found this site and am 11 days post op. Feeling ok now ...the only bit I felt pain is we're my port is but that is a lot better today....just can't wait to have something other than "fluids" though.

Any advice for a newbie would be gratefully accepted.

Similarly, 4 days post op. Feeling quite overwhelmed about the decision I've made. Know that anaesthetic still in system and everything hurts but....!

Similarly, 4 days post op. Feeling quite overwhelmed about the decision I've made. Know that anaesthetic still in system and everything hurts but....!

Hi belle

The pain didn't stop to ease until yesterday for me so 10days before any relief and I know what you mean .. I felt the same a few days after my op... Even have I done the right thing after all .. But .. Yes I have and just have to learn my eating routine must change to. With the pre op diet and a week after I lost 20lbs so doing well.

The fluids part is the worst. Try to find things to do to keep yourself occupied so you wont think about it.

Similarly, 4 days post op. Feeling quite overwhelmed about the decision I've made. Know that anaesthetic still in system and everything hurts but....!

I didn't go through the pain process but I felt like I had the worst hangover for a week due to so much anesthesia pumped into my body. I felt more trauma from anesthesia than from the surgery itself. And, I didn't take any of the oxycodone they gave me.

Time and lots of fluids help it to go away.

Edited March 4, 201412 yr by 2muchfun

Hi all. Just found this site and am 11 days post op. Feeling ok now ...the only bit I felt pain is we're my port is but that is a lot better today....just can't wait to have something other than "fluids" though.

Any advice for a newbie would be gratefully accepted.

Are you on Clear liquids only or can you have shakes? When can you start having Soups like tomato, squash, pureed? One of my fav go to was egg drop Soup. It's mostly just broth with some egg blended in while boiling. Goes down real easy and is quite filling.

Are you on clear liquids only or can you have shakes? When can you start having soups like tomato, squash, pureed? One of my fav go to was egg drop soup. It's mostly just broth with some egg blended in while boiling. Goes down real easy and is quite filling.

Hi no I am on soups and yogurts too. It's not to bad but looking forward to mush this weekend.

Hi there, congratulations both of you! I am four months out tomorrow and so happy with my decision. I can barely remember the recovery process but I know how happy I was to be on the other side of the long-anticipated surgery. My only advice is to be patient and know that it's all happening even when it may feel like there's a stall. Sometimes people have an immediate return of appetite and for others it takes a while to come back -- some people have Fluid in their bands at placement and some do not -- for most people it is a process to reach the right fill to have the appetite dimmed. Just know that it's all good. I'm really glad I did lots of walking. It helped me so much and now I am a regular exerciser and I'm pretty sure that is aiding in the weight loss. Don't forget to pat yourself on the back, too, for this big decision to reclaim your life, to welcome a healthy happy future. It's all beginning now. Best wishes!

Hi there, congratulations both of you! I am four months out tomorrow and so happy with my decision. I can barely remember the recovery process but I know how happy I was to be on the other side of the long-anticipated surgery. My only advice is to be patient and know that it's all happening even when it may feel like there's a stall. Sometimes people have an immediate return of appetite and for others it takes a while to come back -- some people have fluid in their bands at placement and some do not -- for most people it is a process to reach the right fill to have the appetite dimmed. Just know that it's all good. I'm really glad I did lots of walking. It helped me so much and now I am a regular exerciser and I'm pretty sure that is aiding in the weight loss. Don't forget to pat yourself on the back, too, for this big decision to reclaim your life, to welcome a healthy happy future. It's all beginning now. Best wishes!

Thank you for that, I have 4mls added during the op and have my date to go to see them again at the end of March . I have had weetabix this morning with no problems and going back to work Monday so life is on the move. I have lost 1st 10lbs (24lbs) in 4 weeks (2wks pro op diet) and can see the difference already

. Here's to the future