Any may banders

[Samirax6 18]

@@Samirax6 Good luck! It looks like we have a good group here to support each other and send along healing vibes, prayers and helpful advice.

As far was wearing something home from the hospital, I have a couple of full length cotton loungers from what I call the "fat ladies' stores" (Roamans, Woman Within, etc.) that I wear as dresses for casual use. They are loose and have empire waists. Here in Pittsburgh it's already 80 today, so I think by my surgery date of 5/20, it will be the right weather to wear them.

I haven't tried any of the Protein Drinks yet. Does anyone have suggestions of what brands are good?

Thanks so much, I was going to take a skirt and kept thinking that is the almost the same as pants!! Duh but yes I do have one of those and will take that with me. I imagine I will be swollen so got some flip flops but can't find my slippers for my hospital stay. ugh!!!

[Cindi2014 57]

I had lapband surgery on May 5th. I wore a very loose long sundress and flip flops. I highly recommend bringing a soft pillow to hold against your stomach for the ride home. Those pot holes can cause pretty bad pain. Also, I recommend doing SlimFast High Protein Shakes. I lost 12 lbs. pre-op with these and am now having 2 a days as instructed. I didn't start these until today (Day 3). Monday and Tuesday all I was told to have was Water, tea and broth. Today I have ventured out and had some diluted juice and Tomato Soup (which was awesome btw) in addition to the broth, tea, ice pops and other sf drinks. Day 1 and Day 2 were very painful for me. I took the paid meds around the clock and it really helped. I also went out and bought junior motrin (I chew 4 of them) and this helps with the inflammation from the surgery itself and has helped cut down on the pain. Good luck, you will do just fine!!

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

the walking has been the best thing for me today. i get to have some creamy Cereal or Soup tomorrow.. so excited!

i wore a loose fitting dress and flip flops as well.

[betty_s 476]

Today's my dayyyyy! So excited, and a little nervous!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Today's my dayyyyy! So excited, and a little nervous!

Good luck!

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

Today's my dayyyyy! So excited, and a little nervous!

Good luck!

Congrats! piece of cake...ok well not quite cake... lol but you will do just fine!

[bobomarge 58]

Good luck just remember to take it one day at a time!!

[tmposton 49]

Hello May Bandsters! I hope you all are doing well! I want to thank you all for the get well wishes. I came home yesterday evening. I had to stay because I had to do the barium swallow plus my heart rate was too high and my oxygen was too low. I woke up at about 330 this morning with my throat swollen. My uvula was almost blocking my throat. So I had to go see the PCP today. Apparently I have both ears infected and a sinus infection.

I've been on the Clear Liquids yesterday and today and I move on to full liquids tomorrow.

Other than being sore where I had an esophageal hernia repaired I feel good. I'm still pretty tired and have some gas pains but otherwise I feel great!

Thanks again, guys, for your support!

[new me1475 33]

Hello May Bandsters! I hope you all are doing well! I want to thank you all for the get well wishes. I came home yesterday evening. I had to stay because I had to do the barium swallow plus my heart rate was too high and my oxygen was too low. I woke up at about 330 this morning with my throat swollen. My uvula was almost blocking my throat. So I had to go see the PCP today. Apparently I have both ears infected and a sinus infection. I've been on the Clear Liquids yesterday and today and I move on to full liquids tomorrow. Other than being sore where I had an esophageal hernia repaired I feel good. I'm still pretty tired and have some gas pains but otherwise I feel great! Thanks again, guys, for your support!

Remember to walk, it will help with the gas pains. I am glad you are doing will.

I am glad my surgery is final over, just sore and have gas pains. But otherwise I am doing great.

[jami1kenob 3]

I got banded on Tuesday. How are you guys doing?

[bobomarge 58]

I'm doing pretty good. I go back to work Tuesday.

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

doing ok. finally getting some of the gas out of me and a bowl movement.. that made a difference. still just sleepy and tired.

[new me1475 33]

doing ok. finally getting some of the gas out of me and a bowl movement.. that made a difference. still just sleepy and tired.

I am glad you doing good. Please give me some tips, I still have gas pains.

[Cindi2014 57]

me too NewMe, I did great with no gas pains until yesterday, now I'm having gas pains right in the center of my chest. I keep burping. ugh.

[new me1475 33]

me too NewMe, I did great with no gas pains until yesterday, now I'm having gas pains right in the center of my chest. I keep burping. ugh.

I hope you feel better. How are you doing with eating so far