Hello, My name is Robyn I live in East Texas ( Cedar Creek Lake) I got my lap band surgery last Tuesday Aug. 5th, I felt like I had been run over by a Mac Truck for the first 2 days then I got better, The Third day I woke up to my bed being Totaly soaked in blood from my stomach you talk about freaking out! We had to go to the ER, they said it was just a pocket that had formed inside and it had to find a way out and my incustion was the closest spot, so I guess I paniced for nothing, it is still leaking though. How soon did you all start drinking your protien shake? I have not had any problems swallowing anything but my band is wide open still, will that change? So far I am happy I did it, I have a brand new Grandson Trevor who I want to be able to get in the floor and play with, he is my sunshine.

Hi there!

I was banded the same day as you, but in New Hampshire! Happy 1 week to you as well.

I started my protein drink on Thursday when my stomach started to feel a little better. I have been drinking it since (althought I wont say I like it LOL).

Keep up the progress. This time next year, we will both feel like new people!

Hello, My name is Robyn I live in East Texas ( Cedar Creek Lake) I got my lap band surgery last Tuesday Aug. 5th, I felt like I had been run over by a Mac Truck for the first 2 days then I got better, The Third day I woke up to my bed being Totaly soaked in blood from my stomach you talk about freaking out! We had to go to the ER, they said it was just a pocket that had formed inside and it had to find a way out and my incustion was the closest spot, so I guess I paniced for nothing, it is still leaking though. How soon did you all start drinking your protien shake? I have not had any problems swallowing anything but my band is wide open still, will that change? So far I am happy I did it, I have a brand new Grandson Trevor who I want to be able to get in the floor and play with, he is my sunshine.

Hi my name is Josie I got my lapband 21 days tomorrow. Very excited and I cant wait to eat. I have been on liquid diet for 21 days and boy let me tell you something, I am so hungry... well good luck. i have already lost almost 30 lbs..

Happy One Week! I was banded the same day. I started protein shakes on Thursday last week and have not had any problems. I still have to do one more week of full liquids before the doc will let me go to mushies - I can't wait!

Way to go Josie!!!! That is terrific. I can't wait to see some progress too.

Thank you for writing Kristen, I know the Drs' won't let us starve but it sure seems like they might be pushing to see how close they can get lol. Keep the end goal in mind always!! Hugs Robyn

Hey!

I just had my one week and a day post op check up yesterday. So far I have lost 12lbs. The doctor put me on a puree diet. My first fill appt. is 9/12/08 and I can't wait. :crying:

Melolo~ Way to go on the weight loss! Doesn't it feel good to be losing!

happy 1 week. welcome to LBT.

Kristen~ Yes it feel good!

I hope you're losing as well. I know one thing that's making it hard for me is being around my family while they eat. But I'm doing it. One day at a time right? I'm sending good vibes your way:thumbup:

QUESTION for anyone, When you had your surgery how many days were you stuck to the bed and when did you return back to work>? I am just curious if I have my surgery on a Thursday will I be able to return to work by the following Monday?

Hi!

To answer your question...It really depends on your body and the way you bounce back. Before I had my operation I kept hearing people say that they were back to work after a couple of days. So I told my boss that after having my operation on a Monday 8/4/08 that I would be back to work that Thursday 8/7/08. Girl please... I didn't make it back to work until this past Monday 8/11/08. When I was home that Tuesday and Wednesday after my operation those were the worse. My body couldn't get it together. So I politely called in and told my supervisor that I would be taking the rest of the week off. Whatever you decide to do remember to take it easy and don't rush the healing process. Your body will thank you.:biggrin:

Hello, Girl if you can take the time off DO IT! I am now 10 days post op, and the first 3 days I swear I felt like I had the flu, my body was aching, I asked the Dr. if they dropped me off the table and just drug me back to my room. But it got better fast and now I feel really good. I have even been out in the back yard and caught a bass! Good Luck to you.

I had my surgery on a Tuesday afternoon and planned to go back to work Monday, but didn't feel up to it. I would take 1 week off and see how you feel. I went back the following Tuesday and the first day was long but the 2nd day was fine.

I had my surgery last Tuesday as well and I went back to school on Monday, it wasn't bad that day or Tuesday since I only had one class which was a little over an hour an a half but today was a little much since I had about 6 hours worth of classes with labs which were very hands on and physical (I'm an occupational therapy major) as well. Hopefully tomorrow will be better since I have another long day, but all you can do is hope. Best of luck on your recovery!