Well I survived. They had a problem with my breathing tube so I can barely speak. My throat is so sore but other than that the surgery went fine. Dr. was really pleased about my 12 lb. pre-op weight lost. Didn't have a good night sleeping. Having a lot of pain and soreness, taking the liquid pain meds that the doc prescribed. It helps so I recommend everyone take if. All I can have today is tea, Water and broth today. I am insulin dependent so I'm struggling with that too. Managed to get a cup of tea down this morning. All I can do is keep trying. Please tell me it gets better....

It does. Hang in there. Every day gets easier. Congratulations!

congrats! i'll be right there with ya on thursday!

It does get easier. The first two weeks are the hardest but it is so worth it when you see the weight start coming off. Hang in there. Good luck!!!!!!

congradulations. You made it and you are ok. That's all that matters. Now for healing. Take care Debra

Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement. I have that dreaded left shoulder pain too, trying to walk as much as I can. Can't wait till this part's behind me.

It does get so much better! Congrats!! Honestly so much of post-op is a blur to me. There were other things going on at my home at the time and I barely remember how I felt recuperating, ha! Best wishes and keep us posted!

It will get better Cindi...I promise. The doctors at NYU are wonderful. I had Dr. Ren (Fielding's wife) do my procedure and I've had no issues and the weight has come off steadily. We're having our spring support group on June 14th. I hope you can attend. The details are in the Local Chapters thread for the NYC/LI chapter.

Good luck and welcome to the banded life!

I am one week post band and the first 3 days were the worst. It definitely gets better. Congrats!!!

Well I survived. They had a problem with my breathing tube so I can barely speak. My throat is so sore but other than that the surgery went fine. Dr. was really pleased about my 12 lb. pre-op weight lost. Didn't have a good night sleeping. Having a lot of pain and soreness, taking the liquid pain meds that the doc prescribed. It helps so I recommend everyone take if. All I can have today is tea, Water and broth today. I am insulin dependent so I'm struggling with that too. Managed to get a cup of tea down this morning. All I can do is keep trying. Please tell me it gets better....

It does get better day 3 post op I was feeling somewhat normal. Sore but normal I was banded 4/7 by the end of that week I was already out and about. First few days all I wanted to do was sleep. Just take it easy. And congrats on your new beginning

I am one week post band and the first 3 days were the worst. It definitely gets better. Congrats!!!

I agree - the first 3 days were the worst. But then little by little you start feeling more like yourself, and when your energy starts to spike, you know you are on your way! Congrats!

Started my two week pre-op diet plan. My entire breakfast and lunch fit inside a small paper bag folded over many times. LOL. I am excited. Debra

Welcome to the other side! Remember to walk, walk, walk and walk!

_{Da tw of pre-op plan and not excited. Hungry as heck. Drinking water, etc but then I get to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes.}