My surgery is April 6 in excited and nervous at the same time. I was told that gas x strips is a no no. I should walk walk walk.

Although I did have the Gas X strips, I found walking was a big help.

Good luck with your surgery next week!

Thank you . How did you do? When did you get your surgery. Would you like to share?

My surgery was Feb. 26 and I was completely surprised at how easy it was. Yeah, I was a little sore but nothing like I thought it would be. I would have to say the worst part of the entire experience was surviving the two week pre op liquid diet!

You must be extremely excited for your surgery tomorrow, stay positive and know that your life is about to change for the better. I have not regretted my surgery one bit, especially after seeing the results on the scales during my weekly weigh ins.

Thank you I'm am excited

A follow up. I had my surgery yesterday I'm impressed for the great nurses that took care of me. Auper sweet and nice. I'm battling with this gas pain but I'm walking around the house. So far no need of pain medication. I've been sipping and walking Sleeping on my side helps too. I gotta to admit that I'm a lil hungry so I've having a. Oh yeah shake. But I'm mostly with water

Glad to hear it went well!! My surgery is the 16th. I'm excitedly nervous. Just want to get it over with and start my new lifestyle

Hi I'm sure all will go fantastic I've been walking sipping sipping and walking and really helps. I'm thankful I had no issues today I have some kefir with scoop of protein and a prot shake wit coconut milk and I added some blueberries. I added some vitamins took me all day to finish it

Jello is heaven and a warm decaf tea is a like Valium inside your stomach . But honestly I am hungry but I think is mental. Tomorrow my shake I'll add some spinach and will blend it all

Are you on the preop diet? I have a low bmi so I didn't need to do it

Keep me posted. Best wishes

Gabita-

So glad things are going well! So you are feeling full but "mentally" hungry?

I too don't have to the pre-op diet...you're the first person I've seen to not have too as well!! I have decided to cut caffeine this week, pretty tired but should be better tomorrow. Then starting Friday I'm going to go low carb to give a little jump start, surgery in a week

Great idea is like preparing your body. Good luck

Hi Gabita and Kwcrnp,

I hope you both are recovering well. My surgery is next week, April 22 and I am eager to take this next step.

Kefir + Protein powder sound like a great idea. I'll be sure to try it once I'm post-op.

Hello thank you yes I am recuperating well almost done with liquids I lost 5 pounds which is good considering I still have no restriction in my band yet. Congratulations on your desicion us going to be great the easy part is the surgery the eating part is the challenging but so worthy

Kwcrnp how are you hope all well

Day 3 and better! Day 2 after anything is the worst! I had gas pains and was exhausted from poor sleep in the hospital. I went home yesterday, surgery the day before, and took a good nap...made a world of difference.

Last night I slept well, got up a few times to pee and get pain meds but had restful sleep. This AM I feel significantly better

I'm on full liquids but am taking it easy and slow...flavored Water, Popsicle and do start with a Protein drink which went well.

So far all is good!

Ima glad all went well. I lost 5 pounds which I was a lil surprise comparing to what others loose but I have no restriction yet. They said is slow at the beginning until I get a fill. Minday I start with solids. For yiur soups you can add u flavored whey protein make sure you disolve it first in water before putting into the soup

How is everyone doing I'm a lil down I have no fill yet my wl is very slow. I feel smaller but my scale doesn't show it.

Hi Gabita. Try not to let the numbers on the scale get to you, I don't think they gown down fast enough for any of us! You did say you "feel smaller" and, to me, that is far more important than any scale reading.

Keep up the good work, it is so worth it!