We are 8 days into the sweetest month of the year. I thought we could start a thread for encouragement and advise.

So, I will start. I was banded on 2/3. So far no problems.

I have been reading for a couple of days and I love the fact that everyone is so supportive. My husband tries, but he just doesn't get it. :thumbdown:

So, who wants to join me on this life changing adventure.

Hi all - My surgery date is the 20th... one week and counting!

Hola everyone!

First time here, first post but I've been reading the forum quite a bit. Just banded on Wednesday, Feb 11th. So far, so good. I only hurt when I am trying to get up or down from being seated or laying down. Hope it continues this way!

Banded 2-10-09 so 4 days out. It really is strange how different docs recommend different post-op diets. For me...only clear liquids for the first week. Must say it is not so bad tho as I really am not that hungry. I keep myself well hydrated and apparently that is enough for now. Also I am surprised at how tired I am. I have had several surgeries in my past and I guess I didn't think this would be like the others with the fatigue since it is not so invasive but apparently any procedure can kick your butt. LOL So I will just take one day at a time and slowly get back into the routine. I know walking is very important so I will gradually at distance a little each day. Keep me in your thoughts and keep the posts coming. I enjoy reading and comparing our progress.

Also I am surprised at how tired I am. I have had several surgeries in my past and I guess I didn't think this would be like the others with the fatigue since it is not so invasive but apparently any procedure can kick your butt.

I'm so glad you posted that......I was feeling like a wuss and like I'm lazy because I feel sooo lethargic. Thank you for sharing that!!!

i was banded on the 10th too. i've been so hungry. does any one have tips on how they remembered to drink an oz of water every 5 minutes.

hi i was banded 2/12 and besides the gas and weird pressure pain... i guess i'm ok.. i was put on a liquid diet and i follow up with my doctor on wednesday.. how long does the pain stay? i only took a week off from work.. i'm hoping i'll be ok.

Hello Everybody,

I was banded on the 5th and did great. I was very lucky (as I think I may be the old granny of this list) and had no pain, no shoulder pain, nothing. Then - the Monday after my surgery I started running fever. Called the doctor, went in, and to make a long story short - I have caught the creeping crud stuff that has been going around here in the Dallas area. He gave me strong antibiotics to prevent pneumonia. I thought I was going to split my incisions from all the coughing, but I was assured that coughing wouldn't hurt the band. I am finally a little better - but it was rough. The advantage is that I am just now getting hungry enough to be sick of liquids. Just four more days and I'll be on mushies.

I am looking forward to this support group very much. My family is there for me, in fact, when I was sick, my son and his wife made me stay at their house, but it isn't quite the same as having people who are going through the same thing.

Best of luck to all of you.

Penny

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I was banded on 2/11. I've done okay but the last day or so, I've been starving. I really didn't have any appetite at all up until that point and now I'm ravenous all of a sudden. I can't wait to start pureed foods. I go back for a 1 week follow up on Thursday. As far as pain, it's pretty much better. Still a little bit of discomfort at the port site but nothing like it was. I was suprised at how much pain I had. It was much more than I expected. Just glad it's getting better.

Hi all..

I had my surgery on 2/10 and am on a clear and milky liquid diet right now. I hate it and I'm hungry. I have pain in my right side and I think my liver is bruised or something. I dont have pain anywhere else. I over-drank one day and I feel guilty about it, but I think I will be alright. I feel pretty good today, 5 days out. Tomorrow I will be like new and will start walking even farther.

EDIT: I started out at 326, dieted to 312 pre-op, and weigh 302 post-op 5 days.

Edited February 15, 200917 yr by Bandnerd
added weights

i was banded on 2/3. i was allowed to start mushies one week out and have had no problems at all. i have not tested it, but i feel no restriction eating canned chicken with light mayo, cottage cheese,tomato soup,etc.. i actually ate a lean burger with cheese last night. no bun,just chewed it slowly and thoroughly. i did great and felt fine. i have stayed well under 1ooo cal and using the unjury chicken soup and fruit punch protein bullets, i am able to get 60 to 80 gms of protein in. i hope i am doing it right.peg

I was banded on 2/13/08 and I can't wait for mushies. I can't wait for this gas to break down and fluids go down easier. The sooner I feel back to normal, the sooner I can start working my ass off.

Hi Peggy,

You r eating mushies already? I was banded on 2/4 and was told to stay on a liquid diet for 3-4 weeks, and I am dying I really want to eat. I had a hard time at first, but mentally I am pushing through. Have you had any reaction since you started eating? I feel fine, no pain, just a little hungry. Have lost 10 pds already..that I am grateful for. How has the weight loss been?

Hi, I was banded on Jan. 30th everything has gone real smooth, managed to get through the first week just liquids now I am on the two weeks of mushies. However I have been so hungry and so sick of sweet shakes and just soup that I have eaten things like cheese even chewed some broccoli, and a couple of pretzels. All which went down very easy, but now I feel scared and guilty. Can anything bad happen to me because of not following perfect? Is the purpose of the mushies so you don't throw up or is there another reason? Has anyone else ate food they shouldn't have? I hate to think I am the only one.

Hi, I was banded on the 13th!! I'm so hungery. today i was allowed creamed soups and pudding but i still feel hungery, how am i going to make it 3 weeks unti my first fill!!! Tomorrow i'm going to try protein pudding!! i'm hoping the gas pains will go away soon!! good luck bandsters!!! ginnie

Hi Ale78,

You nailed it when you mentioned that you needed to figure out how you got to where you are now. I'm actually scheduling an appointment with a therapist to do a bit of searching myself. From your post, it seems like we have a lot in common when it comes to mothers. I actually told my mother and it's been a rocky road. Before I got banded she actually said (and this is a direct quote) "i dont care how much weight you lose, I'll never support you because i dont believe it's right".

I was banded on the 5th, and since then, her conversations have revolved around nothing but food. Food this to Food that. When my sister-in-law even said something to her, my mom's response was "she needs to learn to deal with it" haha.

Yep. It's rather daunting and a bit depressing to realize someone has such awful intentions, but i guess that's why i probably need to see a therapist, so I can learn new ways to cope with such insanity! :thumbup: