Hey everyone!! I am having my surgery in May and just thought that it would be nice to have a group to have to support each other through this!! Who's in?

30 more minutes till admit!!! OMG it's really happening! I'm not really nervous as anxious. All prayers appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.

How are you doing with your revision

Mine went better than I thought it would and go to my 2 week post op visit.

I already am so glad to have band gone, and pain is almost gone.

30 more minutes till admit!!! OMG it's really happening! I'm not really nervous as anxious. All prayers appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.

How are you doing with your revision

Mine went better than I thought it would and go to my 2 week post op visit.

I already am so glad to have band gone, and pain is almost gone.

I'm doing good. I'm 5 days out and really no pain, just soreness, and tightness of the incision. I've gotten my meds figured out and liquids are going down pretty good with small sips. I'm able to get about 1/4 cup broth, about 4 oz of protein drink, and about 10 oz water in in a day ...all with small sips every 15 min. I tried Sf jello today and it went pretty good..but pretty much had to mush it up in my mouth before getting courage to swallow. Sf Popsicles were fine also. My 1st post op is on the 7th. Maybe advance then. How are you doing??

May 17th for me!! So glad to see everyone for May!

How long has everyone worn your binder

Didn't wear one wish I did though

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Didn't wear one wish I did though

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I have a love hate relationship with mine!!????

I've pulled my muscles on my sides. I think if I had one I'd be fine

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I've pulled my muscles on my sides. I think if I had one I'd be fine

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Oh no! Hate to hear that. You cN buy them on amazon. Just search abdominal binders. Hope you feel better!

How long has everyone worn your binder

I wasn't offered one, and honestly, today is 16 days post op, and I'm beginning to feel all normal in the belly area. I had that 'pull' for a long time, and even a day or two ago it was there... I realized this afternoon that it's really improved a lot!

May 17th for me!! So glad to see everyone for May!

Hi there, and welcome!

My surgery was on the 16th. How are you feeling? I seem to be getting back to a 'normal' way of life I think... My doctor approved me for pureed/soft foods. The nurse said if I can smash it with a plastic fork, then I can eat it. I like that!

I'm not hungry at all, but tiring of the shakes...

How are you doing with this all???

Hi all,

I will be 3 weeks post op on Friday but ended up admired back into hospital... I guess I am the lucky one to develop a complication. They take real good care of me at the hospital. I just had some blended fish for lunch ( I know it doesn't sound most appetizing) but it was prepared so good I actually enjoyed it! That was the highlight of my day lol

How is everyone else doing?

May 17th for me!! So glad to see everyone for May!

Hi there, and welcome!

My surgery was on the 16th. How are you feeling? I seem to be getting back to a 'normal' way of life I think... My doctor approved me for pureed/soft foods. The nurse said if I can smash it with a plastic fork, then I can eat it. I like that!

I'm not hungry at all, but tiring of the shakes...

How are you doing with this all???

I've been moved to the soft food stage. The food part hasn't been bad. I've been eating pretty normal things: chicken, meatloaf, shredded turkey, burger, sausage. Of course only 1/4 cup at each meal. I just make sure it is really moist and I chew it until it's pretty much mush.

I've been dealing a lot mentally. Dealing with the head hunger. Sometimes I still feel like I could eat 10x what I did but I know I'm full. Also dealing with feeling useless.

It's hard because I'm so independent at home and now I have to rely on my husband. He doesn't mind and has been super great but it bothers me. I still have stomach pains- I have a lump which they said is scar tissues build up. I can't bend much because of this. I'm not supposed to either so it can heal. So that makes it tough. sleeping is crazy. I'm a side sleeper but can't do that yet. I bought a memory foam wedge and lay on my back. It's tough sleeping and I can't wait til I can sleep on my side again.

Other than that I feel better every day that goes by. I no longer regret it haha. My first week I cried because of the main and sorrow that I'll never be able to eat my yummy huge meals again. I'm glad I can't!

I've been getting less and less hungry. I think it's because I'm finally reeling in the head hunger. I got so tired of some of the shakes. I have to have at least one extra a day for the Protein. What I've done is mixed crystal light with unflavored Protein powder. I use more Water than the protein powder instructions but that's okay. I've gotten used to them now and can have fruit punch and lemondade. So much better than the chocolate, vanilla, etc.

I'm 1 day post op just got home from hospital A few hours ago. I was pain free when I left hospital and now I'm feeling some soarness in my tummy. I have a little bit of a headache. Here's the kicker, I was 249 lbs at surgery and I weighed myself as soon as I got home and I weighed 260 lbs What gives? Do I.v's put that much weight on me cause I have litterly been drinking little ounces of water and juice. My our issue is my flat bed can't find a good angle for sleeping without soarness, I guess I'll pop another T3

I'm 1 day post op just got home from hospital A few hours ago. I was pain free when I left hospital and now I'm feeling some soarness in my tummy. I have a little bit of a headache. Here's the kicker, I was 249 lbs at surgery and I weighed myself as soon as I got home and I weighed 260 lbs What gives? Do I.v's put that much weight on me cause I have litterly been drinking little ounces of Water and juice. My our issue is my flat bed can't find a good angle for sleeping without soarness, I guess I'll pop another T3

I gained 12 pounds from being in the hospital. It was all Fluid weight. So it is definitely possible. I lost it within a week.

I had to get a memory foam wedge pillow in order to sleep. I couldn't sleep flat. I'm 2 weeks post op and still use the wedge. Mostly because I couldn't sit up by myself. I'm going to try without the wedge and possibly on my side this weekend.

Yeah I'm a side sleeper too. Cant do that yet

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