Hi everyone

It has been exactly one week since my lap band surgery and I am here to say that I am so glad I went through with it! I am not having a bit of trouble getting my protein (70 gm) or liquids (64 oz) in once I learned how to sip s-l-o-w-l-y. At first I was having horrid port site and back pain, especially in the evenings. After I realized it was because I was "over eating" and slowed down, I am doing great. I know I am supposed to stay off the scale for a while, but I couldn't resist this morning. Down 13 pounds!! :whoo:

Well, I just wanted to offer encouragement for the pre-ops and just had surgery folks. Take care.

: ) gini

Hello

I had my surgery on 11/26 and am four days post op. But I still have quite a bit of pain. I thought I will only be out for 5 days, thank god my boss disagreed with me and penciled me out for 3 weeks. I will go back after my 2 week check up. I am using my pain meds every 5 - 6 hours still. I can definently tell when I drink too much or too fast b/c it feels very uncomfortable in my epigastric region. I am so scared of causing the band to slip but my nurse said I'm doing fine. I don't have much of an appetite. I tend to make a shake put half in my glass and wait about an hour to have the other half. I'm still proud and excited about my skinny future.

Debbie and emadrak

It does get better. I am 4 days post-op and my doc has been wonderful. Lots of portside pain but no other issues and she refilled my pain meds one more time for me.

Just drink very slowly and take your time. Walk around as much as you can and then just rest. Your body has been through a shock; it needs some time to adjust it's new environment.

Please keep us posted on how you are doing. I'm scheduled to go back to work on Monday (12/10). Getting lots of rest and learning to get all the liquids in right now.

Hang in there and keep posting for support! It helps a lot!:biggrin1: