Hi,

Well the deed is done. Got banded on Tuesday and was discharged early last night.

So i guess this is day 3.

My surgery took almost 3 hours. I had a hiatle hernia, and I guess the opening for my diaframe was really large so the fix required some kind of meshing as there wasnt enough tissue to reduce the opening to prevent the stomach from sliding back up. :sneaky:

I get to see pictures next week. Anyway, I always had slight pain on deeps breaths and occasionally had heart pain I atrributed to something else. Already I feel a difference in that area so I am grateful the doctor discovered and fixed it. Its faily common and generally not life threatening..but can be.

I feel pretty good. Just tender where they fixed the hernia and around the port.

Absolutely the worst part is day 1 when you are all pumped up with air. We all have overeaten to the point it is hard to breath and that is how it felt. Basically you have to fart the air all out.

day 2 feels better, but is a bit boring in the hospital. i was glad to get home last night.

day 3 is now. most of the bloating is gone. I can walk no problem. I am just worried about straining so am being very careful how i move and get up. My band has a neutral fill level but I really dont feel hungry. i took the pain killer..half dose just to try it...uhggg. i feel dizzy from it.

anyway, so far so good!

Edited April 16, 200917 yr by phattat
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I've come close to grabbing something just not thinking myself. Habit I guess. Welcome aboard Trapman.

I have been doing Atkins protien shakes and G2 sports drinks.....started the yougurt and jello thing too. My weight is dropping like a rock.

Hi...sorry for not getting back sooner, but I was away from my computer for a day or two. I am doing Atkins protien shakes, and eating diet free jello. I also have started on plain yogart (mix with the jelllo) and I drink G2 for electrolytes. My weight is dropping like a rock.

How do you like the Aikens shakes? I can't seem to find any that I like?

The chocolate has the best flavor. You will only be on it for a short time, so find one you can tolerate and stick to it. I have started to eat some semi solid foods. The doctor saw me post op on Tuesday, and told me to start using yougurt, cottage cheese etc.

WTG on the weight loss!!! That's awesome news!