I'm newly banded and am on the liquid diet until 5/20/08. I have very little energy at times. Does this happen to everyone? I have lost 12 lbs since 5/6/08.

I was banded on 5/9 and do not have much energy. I think I am mostly dehydrated and not getting enough nutrients. I think it will go away in a few days after we are able to take in more food.

Same here..I was banded on 5/7. I can hardly eat any protein shakes and get full right away. I've lost 10 pounds since the surgery. I still feel sore and have gas pains...Yuck

Flp Congrats on the band! Yes I was VERY fatigued for about 2 weeks, I just have a hard time with Liquid Protein,dunno why. Was able to walk around block S-L-O-W-L-Y about 10 days out. Banded 4/17 and waiting for fill next week--not soon enough for me !!! Time and patience pays dividens---your best is yet to come:)

toodles

patches:)

I was banded yesterday and I'm not hungry yet. It really hurts when I take a deep breath. Does anyone else have this problem.

I was banded yesterday and I'm not hungry yet. It really hurts when I take a deep breath. Does anyone else have this problem.

I was banded on may 9th and yes it is normal!! I am 5 days post-op and it still hurts a little. It does get better though. Just hang in there!!

I was banded yesterday and I'm not hungry yet. It really hurts when I take a deep breath. Does anyone else have this problem.

It is normal after any surgery for it to hurt to take a deep breath. The hospital gave me a breathing pump to use until my lungs were back at their normal capacity. Although it hurts, it is VERY important that you continue to take deep breaths so you don't develop pnemonia or respirtory problems.

I was banded 5/7 and I still do not have my energy level up. I do not have any problem drinking protein shakes or eating yogurt. I do not feel so full right after like so many talk about. I can have a full protein shake in one sitting with no problem. Is this the case with anyone else?

I went back to work on monday and didn't make it the whole day- I nearly fell asleep while teaching a lesson :tongue2:

I know my energy level is still really low!

I was banded last weds, the 7th. I'm finally "surgical incision" pain free, but I do have gas still that hurts. Also, since Sunday night, I've developed a constant dull to sharp pain right below my left ribcage. My port is on the right so it's not that. I slowed down on my incentive spirometer so that may have some to do with it. I've got it at my work desk to use more often. I will be asking my doc about it when I go to see him tomorrow.

I was doing fine after I got out of hospital ,not much gas pain ,gas seems to be moving on its own.The pain I have is near the port incision No hunger yet

,still drinking protein shakes,lost 20 lbs since 2 weeks before surgury.Lookng forward to first fill.:tongue2:

Thanks for all the replies. I feel much better this morning. Still not hungry so I have to force the shakes down.

I got my band on May 5th, I went back to work on May 12th and am very tired. I am having trouble getting my self to drink the protein drinks and eat (I guess you can call it eating) the full liquids. I am on them till the 22nd when I go to see the doctor. The only real pain I have is where the port is, it's kind of hard and swollen feeling, anyone else have that?

I was banded on the 6th and still have pain also. My abdomen is still very swollen. I thought I was the only one. Some people sound like they are off jogging the 3 days out.

I know! I am feeling ok, but my energy is just zapped...glad to hear I am not the only one.

thanks kellygirl for your reply:rolleyes2: My diet is very limited until the 20th. I can have 10 oz of slim fast optima with 2 scoops of protein powder (2 oz 6 times a day.) In between my 6 meals I can sip on water, sugar free jello or popsicles, decaf tea with splenda or chicken or beef broth. It's making for a long 2 week, but it will be worth it in the end. I just want to get enough energy to be able to function normally at work. I am walking on the treadmill some and around the neighborhood, but it's tiring. Congrats to everyone recently banded and I pray that we all reach our goals and keep it off. I'm remaining positive.:thumbdown:

thanks kellygirl for your reply:rolleyes2: My diet is very limited until the 20th. I can have 10 oz of slim fast optima with 2 scoops of protein powder (2 oz 6 times a day.) In between my 6 meals I can sip on water, sugar free jello or popsicles, decaf tea with splenda or chicken or beef broth. It's making for a long 2 week, but it will be worth it in the end. I just want to get enough energy to be able to function normally at work. I am walking on the treadmill some and around the neighborhood, but it's tiring. Congrats to everyone recently banded and I pray that we all reach our goals and keep it off. I'm remaining positive.:thumbup:

You are already two steps ahead of the game!!! I can hardly muster up enough strength to walk to the mailbox! Keep up the great work!