First post... Banded on 12/18

[Amy421 2]

Happy to find a forum to share my experiences and get advice and motivation. I had a rough first two days but no nausea or trouble with the gas... Just a really, really sore stomach. I'm planning to go into work tomorrow... Has anyone gone back to work after three days?

[flmommyof2 79]

If you feel up to it I say go for it but I wouldn't lift on anything. I'm a stay at home Mom but I know after a few days I could get back into Mommy mode lol. Take it slow. Congrats on being banded hun:)

Edited December 21, 2014 by flmommyof2

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Banded on a Thursday and back to my desk job on Monday. Work was fine. I stupidly carried laundry at home up the stairs though and my incisions were not happy. So no lifting. And walk whenever you can. I made a point of getting up from my desk every hour or so and walking around.

[Amy421 2]

Thanks for the responses. Good advice. My stomach is so sore but not so much at the incisions. I think I'm starting to get hunger pangs confused with actual pain.

[flmommyof2 79]

My band was super tight right after and for the first 5 days or so. I was just banded on the 12th myself but I am noticing that I am getting hungry more often now. Be careful what you choose to eat. I've had my first real stuck experience last night. It was awful and it scared me. I just didn't chew it enough and it would not go down. I had to make it come back up to get relief. So chew chew chew and try not to eat too much at once. Mine has been about 2 ounces of chunky foods and a little more of softer foods. It's definitely a new learning experience. This forum is loaded with just that...experience and very helpful people. Happy learning lol:)

[briefs199 337]

Banded on a Tuesday and went back to work the next Tuesday. I felt weak but made it through. Was happy for the distraction but I have a desk job.

[LuvnLfe 0]

Amy421 - I was banded on the 19th and have been an emotional wreck since. My husband has been really supportive. I've gone through a rollercoaster of emotions. On another note, have you started mushy foods yet?

[Amy421 2]

Hi LuvnLfe, I've been pretty emotional as well... I cried my head off a few times - including while I was at the hospital. I'm off Clear Liquids but I'm still on full liquids like cream based Soups, Protein Shakes, etc. Thursday and then I go on mushy foods. How are you feeling? My stomach still hurts pretty badly at the incision and port. I thought it would be a lot better by now.

[LuvnLfe 0]

Amy421- I'm feeling slightly better today. I went to church today and was totally lifted. It took me going through this procedure to learn and know that I was beautiful and worthy even without it. I devalued myself and my worth, but now I know how incredibly great I already was. I'm not in that much pain anymore, however I am still a little numb around and below my belly button. I think I'm healing well. Any particular cream Soup you can suggest? I really hope you get to feeling better and heal physically and emotionally.

[Jugido64 78]

I had my surgery on a Thursday and returned to work the following Monday. You know your body and your activity level. Choose wisely.