In more pain than I expected, but feeling so happy it's done. Looking forward to the future. Don't regret it at all, all the anxiety i felt before surgery is passing away.

I was banded Monday! Welcome! I was in a lot more pain than I expected too. No one prepared me for that. I thought that since I'd had laparoscopic surgery before I'd be fine but nope, it was a lot worse than expected. It's better today now that I'm 2 days out from surgery but I'm still uncomfortable.

so glad to hear you are in less pain 2 days out. I'm up in the middle of the night, pain won't let me sleep too well, especially the sharp left shoulder pain. I'm trying heat. Going to start walking tomorrow to get that extra gas out. We have the same goal weight, and practically surgery date. let's stay in touch!

@@Jocelyn I'm now 3 days post op and feel 100% better. I am sore at the incision spots and can only sleep on my right side or on my back for a short time. But it's better. Much better!

We should totally stay in touch. I have my first post op appt on Tuesday. We'll see how I'm progressing.

How are you doing today? What are you eating at this stage?

Congratulations new Banders! The walking helped me so much from the get-go......hope you're both doing well today and excited about everything that is ahead. It's a process but I loved every minute of it -- getting my appetite dimmed was the best decision ever. Out of food jail!

I am now a week post op. According to my doctors diet plan I am eating very small, 1-2 oz portions, of soft Proteins. I've been doing ground turkey and ground chicken. Soft cheeses. Creamed Soups (homemade with either 1 or 2% milk). eggs. In very small portions. I find that if I eat more than 2-3oz I get a full pain in the middle of my back.

I have my first post op appt tomorrow with my surgeon. I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 9lbs. Crazy for just one week. I'm hoping to find out when I'll get my first fill.

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