So, I tried to be as "normal" as possible this weekend even though I was just banded last monday. Saturday my husband wanted to go out for the day so we drove to Lancaster to do some shopping. I felt really good until I made a big mistake at lunch. I drank my tea through a straw and had broth from creamy soup. My shoulder/gas pain came back with a vengance. It took about 2 hours to feel a little better.

We stopped for dinner on the way home and I had broth from vegetable soup and drank from the glass and felt grea.

Yesterday we had a wedding to go to. I knew I would not be able to eat anything at the wedding so I drank a protein shake before I went and I did fine. The dinner was filet mignon and crab cake with potatoes and green beans. I did not touch a thing but my husband (the one who calls me lazy for not just dieting and losing weight and who is obese himself) ate his AND my dinners!!!!

Today I am back to work and I really feel good. I am one week out and I got a good night's sleep in my own bed last night (bye-bye recliner) and I am ready! I hope I can make it through a 13 hour workday but I feel like I can do anything right now.

I hope you all are doing well and that I have encouraged you a bit.

Good for you ! I was also banded last week (Tuesday) I ventured out on my own to do some light shopping yesterday and was only a little uncomfortable while driving. I also go back to work today but feel like I will be fine. I have not had any shoulder/gas pains at all which amazes me. Good job handling that wedding ! My husband is very supportive, though, seeing me struggle for many years with my weight. He said if this will make me feel better then he is on board. Good luck to both of us today !

Mary

Good for you ! I was also banded last week (Tuesday) I ventured out on my own to do some light shopping yesterday and was only a little uncomfortable while driving. I also go back to work today but feel like I will be fine. I have not had any shoulder/gas pains at all which amazes me. Good job handling that wedding ! My husband is very supportive, though, seeing me struggle for many years with my weight. He said if this will make me feel better then he is on board. Good luck to both of us today !

Mary

Good luck to both of you! Wow, you were are off and running less than a week after your surgeries. I was still taking it easy although I had a pretty easy time, too. I am exactly seven weeks out today. Feeling pretty good,too. Have a great day but don't forget you did have the surgery only a week ago! Take it easy,don't forget, you are still healing!