And I feel great! My stomach is still obviously sore, but the rest of me is doing just fine. I still have a bit of residual shoulder pain, but that is dissipating the more I move around. I am even braving a cup of coffee, I am not expecting to finish the whole thing, I just want to shake this caffeine headache I have had since Tuesday. I have been drinking my Soups, and Water. Broths are still hit and miss with me, I just can’t stomach it. WAY to salty for me, makes me feel sick to my new and improved stomach. And that is even the “salt free” variety. I still kind of belch a bit, but I was told that is to be expected the first few days.

I braved driving my kids to school today, I just needed to get out and do stuff. I am going nuts in the house puttering around. It is just up the road so I knew I would be ok, and I was too. It felt good to get out and do something even if it was just sitting there. I am still peeling off the glue from all the leads they had attached to me. I just can’t wait until I can hop in the shower again, damn I can’t wait.

Well that is about it, two days out while no marathons are in my future I have been downgraded to punched in the gut instead of stabbed in the gut ROFL.

Congrats to all who were banded this week. I am extremely sore where the port is, but am feeling pretty good. I get worn out really easily because of no food. :smile:

yeah me too! I was banded on the 5th! I feel very wiped out! I'm only on clear liquids and that hurts. I'm cheating by having small sips of slimfast. I'll need some energy when i go back to work on Wed.

I'm kind of in shock over my decision also. I can't believe I did this and part of me is terrified. I know this will pass shortly.

I was banded on the 8th (Thursday) and I am having a few small issues. My throat still hurts where they tubed me. I'm told that's normal. I ran out of pain meds so I called for a refill last night. I know some of you are saying you took none and this makes me feel guilty. It makes the tightness and gas pains go away, so I love me the hydrocodone. *sigh. I feel alright otherwise. Lil weak. But, I think that's just from reduced calories.

tomato soup was my personal favorite. of course, now I am on mushies & LOVING IT. Actually, you can eat pretty much any soup if you blenderize it FIRST. Campbell's 98% Fat Free Broccoli & Cheese soup is YUMMY!!!

Campbell's 98% Fat Free Broccoli & cheese soup is YUMMY!!!

This sounds absolutely freaking delicious. I am going to have my fiance pick up some on the way home in preparation for the 15th when I can go to mushies.

WoW...you guys are doing great! I thought I was...but the shortness of breath and the nausau has gotten worse. I am having a hard time getting in my protein. Is anyone else having pain below the rib cage when they breath?

And I feel great! My stomach is still obviously sore, but the rest of me is doing just fine. I still have a bit of residual shoulder pain, but that is dissipating the more I move around. I am even braving a cup of coffee, I am not expecting to finish the whole thing, I just want to shake this caffeine headache I have had since Tuesday. I have been drinking my Soups, and Water. Broths are still hit and miss with me, I just can’t stomach it. WAY to salty for me, makes me feel sick to my new and improved stomach. And that is even the “salt free” variety. I still kind of belch a bit, but I was told that is to be expected the first few days.

I braved driving my kids to school today, I just needed to get out and do stuff. I am going nuts in the house puttering around. It is just up the road so I knew I would be ok, and I was too. It felt good to get out and do something even if it was just sitting there. I am still peeling off the glue from all the leads they had attached to me. I just can’t wait until I can hop in the shower again, damn I can’t wait.

Well that is about it, two days out while no marathons are in my future I have been downgraded to punched in the gut instead of stabbed in the gut ROFL. :welldoneclap:

Hello, I am two days out also and sounds like we are doing about the same. The left side of my stomach is more sore than the right side and is bruised a little more also but it isn't too bad. I will go back to work tomorrow. I am a secretary so I don't have much, if any, physical strain I will have to worry with. I have belched a few times also, it is pretty uncomfortable to do that. I have only eaten Jello and drank tea. I haven't tried the broth yet either. Sounds like you are doing great though!

Lisa

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WoW...you guys are doing great! I thought I was...but the shortness of breath and the nausau has gotten worse. I am having a hard time getting in my protein. Is anyone else having pain below the rib cage when they breath?

I was banded on Tuesday and I still have pain when i breathe but it is much better today than it has been. I also seem to have a pain in my esophagous but sure if it's from the breathing tube or something else. I have post op on Friday of this week, hoping things will be better by then. Good luck to you!

I have pain below my rib cage too- like a band around my lower tummy. It makes it hard to take deep breaths. I can't wait for this to go away!

Ok, what they told me to do for the breathing pain was to just take deep breaths (as deep as you can) and 'pillow cough'.

What a pillow cough is you hold a pillow over your belly as tight as you can with out causing pain and cough deep. Not the throat clearing cough, but the you got a monster in your lower lungs you need to get out cough. It is what I have been doing, when I wake up I still have minor breathing aches, but I start my breathing exercises right away and after an hour or so it is all better.

Just remember to take it easy, and when you exhale (and inhale) pucker your lips like you are blowing up a balloon. It may seem silly but it helps a lot.

I am back to work tomorrow. Kinda nervous that I won't have enough energy, but ready to get back on schedule. I am eating oatmeal in the morning and I can't wait!!

Thanks everyone! I am glad I am not the only one having these pains. Are others having the gas pain in the shoulder too?

Thanks everyone! I am glad I am not the only one having these pains. Are others having the gas pain in the shoulder too?

Oh yeah... that's about the only reason I still take the pain killer. Shoulder pain sucks.

I was banded on May 5th and everyday I feel better and better, except for the fact that I'm exhausted. I just feel so wiped out, with a bit of shortness of breath. I have had very little gas pains and I can sleep very well. I am eating blended Soups, Protein drinks, Jello and yogurt. I can eat these just fine but I can't eat much at one time. I had requested one week off from work but honestly I don't know that I will have the energy to go back on Monday. Does anyone else feel "wiped out"?

My doctor has me out 2 weeks after the surgery and said I could take a 3rd week off if needed. Take the time and heal.