MY DOCTOR TOLD ME I HAD A HURNIA, SO MAYBE THAT'S WHY I'M IN SO MUCH PAIN. HAS ANYBODY OUT THERE HAD A HERNIA ALSO??

yes, i did pre-op- i only lost 10lbs in 4 mo on low carb but then lost another 9lbs on my liquid diet before surgery- I had heard some people gain from anesthesia but I weighed the same after surgery and today down 5 lbs-no doubt from the lack of being able to consume anything but SF popsicles and water which is really hard to get down for some reason. Gurley Girl good luck on the 18th!

HELLO???? Take your pain meds! That's what they are there for. Don't be shy! They're not there for decoration. I took my pain meds faithfully for a week. And don't wait until you are in "agony" to take them either.

Hi there. Just checking to to see how you are doing... it gets better everyday. I'm 2 weeks post op now and I feel pretty good. I can even sleep on my port side. Once in a while I'll move the wrong way and it'll give a little pinch, but other than that, the protein drinks give me energy and I've lost 17 pounds... another thing to think about! When you lose weight, you automatically feel better. So, hope you are doing well now!

today is my day 3. i'm walking and sipping and napping when i feel like i need it. i am sleeping on my left side, which is my favorite anyway.

i haven't been hungry except for once last night.

it's difficult to get 60gr of protein when you're not hungry. :whoo:

i am really enjoying this journey though. i figure when i'm healed

my energy will return. i'm focusing on healing & getting fluids and protein.

Sounds like you have a plan. Healing and protein are the most important right now. I'm just over a week ahead of you and it really does get better. Plus the end results will be worth it. Take Care....Dave

for three days the pain was bad however it get better.

Stacy73 - You better change your September to Thanksgiving goal. At the rate your losing you will make your goal as early as tomorrow. LOL!

Do you not have the desire to eat? How about drinking fluids...how much are you able to take in each day?

9 more days and I will know what you are all talking about. Whoo Hoo!

gurley girl- I was thinking that same thing but from what I have heard in a couple weeks the weight loss will slow down once I start introducing real foods. the last couple of days I have been doing 1/2 c broth 3 x day, 2 popcicles, jello, and water mixed in there. I have been trying to do protein shakes but so far they are not agreeing with me-if you know what I mean- I am finding it extremely difficult to get in all the vitamins-But I feel much better now and I think all the gas pains have pretty much subsided-thank you gas-x!!I really don't feel hunger at all- my body tells me when because it starts growling and growling loudly!! I try to have something every 3 hrs or so.I will root for you and your surgery -not too long now!

Redgirl - How are you doing? I hope your pain has subsided. Please post an update. Worried and wondering how you are making out with your band.