Morning! I had surgery yesterday (3/23). I had my tubal at 7:30am and then the lapband at 8am -- they also found a hernia and fixed that while they were in there. I was pretty sore last nite - the gas pains in my shoulders royally sucked, but today I am only mildly sore. I think the pain meds help a lot! I am not really one to do broth so I am thinking after two days on this clear liquid diet I should be either totally exhausted or totally skinny.

I am excited to start this journey with you guys!!

Glad your surgery went well! I had mine on the same day. I was alright with gas pain. I'd get up and walk and then I'd get a little woozy and my stomach would hurt, presumably because of sore muscles and such.

Now that I'm home, the gas pain seems to be the most trouble. It's not bad in my shoulder but I have a bunch in the center of my chest and it HURTS.

I haven't been able to drink too much either. They said 3oz of Protein drink every 3 hours. I've managed 3... for the day. I just can't handle any more than that! I'm sure it will get better.

I'm not a big broth fan but apparently hot liquids help a little with the gas so I'm going to try that tonight.

Hope you have a speedy recovery. I am just ready to not be sore!

congratulations on your surgery......woo hoo

glad everything went well for both of yall,green tea is great for gas it helped me so much so you might wana give it a try....much success for both and keep us posted on your progress.....LOL MARIAH

Hey all I too was banded on the 23rd.....I don't have alot of gas, but plenty of pain....I am only taking in about 200 cal. per day......I feel weak but can't seem to get alot in...Also I am scared to take in to much and stretch my pouch....Good luck to all of us.....

Hello, I had my surgery on March 23, 2009. Just wanted to find my banded twins.. How is everyone doing?

Hey my 3/23 peeps just wanting to check in w/you....I am feeling better but still sleeping in my recliner....I tried to get on the treadmill today I walked for 15 mins. and felt o.k. at the time but after sitting down and cooling off I went to get up and the port pain was off the hook.....I read that alot of people r doing 2 miles and stuff but I am not trying to be in pain...I have lost 12lbs. so far and would love 2 lose ALOT more but after reading about the hunger that alot of people have before there first fill I am praying not to gain........Holler back...

Is anyone else having discomfort when walking for a little bit around the port area?

My surgery was also March 23, 2009! I have lost 25lbs since then, and I am refusing to get on the scale. I had one fill so far but I still get hungry and I still eat!!! :smile: I workout but I just dont feel like its coming off anymore!

You are doing great Randi! I have only lost 31 in all - and haven't been exercising as I would like to...it is hard with three kids as during the week my hubby is out of town...so by the time I get the girls to bed and the baby asleep I am BEAT! I work ten hour days, too. I am hoping now that school is out things will get into a better routine...

I have had one fill - and noticied I am starting to get hungry again more often. I go back on the 4th.

Hello all......I am scheduloed for my 2nd fill on the June 2nd.......I have finally dropped 4 lbs....after 6 weeks of no loss I am excited but I know its not the band its my will power which is getting very weak lately....I am hopeful that this fill will give me the slightest bit of a hint that it is there,,,,I never got stuck or full of anything......Keep in touch peeps...