Surgery was on Tuesday.. I'm having a difficult time getting in my Protein and drinking my fluids and am having a lot of gas pain. I know there is an end in sight but I'm ready to feel normal. How long before I start to feel "normal"? Normal meaning no pain and feeling good?

I am on the exact same page. Was banded tuesday and really have been doing bad getting my protein shakes in. I don't feel like eating or drinking anything. Had half a jello cup last night and felt very bloated and the shakes are like torture

I am on the exact same page. Was banded tuesday and really have been doing bad getting my Protein Shakes in. I don't feel like eating or drinking anything. Had half a Jello cup last night and felt very bloated and the shakes are like torture

I hear ya. I don't want to eat either and anytime I eat or drink it stays there. I walk and walk and it works for a while. but i am miserable

It will get better. I have to say today is the first day that I feel semi-normal. Still having a little port pain but overall a huge improvement. Am able to get down my two shakes, Jello, broth and ice pops. It will get better, believe me, I didn't think it ever would.

It will get better. I have to say today is the first day that I feel semi-normal. Still having a little port pain but overall a huge improvement. Am able to get down my two shakes, Jello, broth and ice pops. It will get better, believe me, I didn't think it ever would.

I can't wait.. i don't feel my port but that gas and indigestion is awful.

About day 10 I really started feeling like myself again. It is a healing process and takes some time. The port takes awhile longer.

Hang in there…and yes, there is an end in sight and a wonderful beginning to so many great new things.

Feel good…follow docs orders and heal up….your lap-band journey is just beginning!

Best of luck to you all! It is an AMAZING journey!

Been a while since I posted this!

So I'm sorry to be too graphic here but remember, someone filled your body cavity full of gas, they pumped fluids, medications, antibiotics and anesthesia into your body. They punched 5 holes in your abdomen, moved all your inner body parts around, shoved a tube down your throat, took an electric scalpel and burned away excess fat and tissue wrapped around your upper stomach, then wrapped a plastic strap around your stomach just below the lower esophogeal sphincter, stitched it in place with 5-6 sutures bringing your lower stomach up and over the band and then snaked a tube out of your body and then sewed another plastic piece to the muscle tissue on your rib cage.

Now, thinking about all that has been done to your body, you're doing quite well aren't you?

Haha! Thank u for that!!

Been a while since I posted this!

So I'm sorry to be too graphic here but remember, someone filled your body cavity full of gas, they pumped fluids, medications, antibiotics and anesthesia into your body. They punched 5 holes in your abdomen, moved all your inner body parts around, shoved a tube down your throat, took an electric scalpel and burned away excess fat and tissue wrapped around your upper stomach, then wrapped a plastic strap around your stomach just below the lower esophogeal sphincter, stitched it in place with 5-6 sutures bringing your lower stomach up and over the band and then snaked a tube out of your body and then sewed another plastic piece to the muscle tissue on your rib cage.

Now, thinking about all that has been done to your body, you're doing quite well aren't you?

Yep! I'm doing awesome! Thanks. Today is a better day.