I am new here and I thank God for this site.

I used to be 125-130lbs. My first child left me at 170lbs and my second at 220lbs. After numerous failed diets, I am now 278lbs.

I had my surgery last Monday (10/19/09). I started "mushy" food yesterday (oatmeal with skim milk for Breakfast, sugar-free juice mixed with Water and Ysopure with skim milk plus in between, bean Soup for lunch...still sipping on the Protein drink until dinner. I may have Yogurt for dinner, I am not sure yet.)

I used to feel weak and light-headed during week one, now I feel full the whole day. Also, I haven't weighed myself as of yet, but I feel a lot looser.

I am scheduled to see my surgeon this coming Thursday because I am still experiencing pain inside my tummy from the procedure. Is this normal?

Am I doing it right?

Does filling hurt?

Go banders!!!:cursing:

Hi

I had my surgery on 10/16/09 and am a two week liquid phase... it hasn't been that hard.

today my port area is hurting, but prior to this I have had no pain...

I would love a buddy to go through this with, feel free to pm me if you like!

Welcome to LBT!

Sounds like you're getting off to a great start. It's not at all unusual to have some stomach pain for a few weeks. Mine was at my port site. It would come and go, but adult strength liquid Tylenol would zap it. Even several weeks after surgery, I'd have a bit of pain now and then, but nothing that needed medication. Mostly I felt it if I had been sitting for an extended time.

My fill have never hurt. I barely feel a pinch.

Congratulations on your surgery, and keep up the good work.

Welcome to lapband land....

i'm sure you will feel this is the best decision you've ever made.

i had pain on/off for a few weeks after surgery.

the fills do not really hurt. my doctor does them best but he has a nurse that's pretty good too.

good luck on your journey....

remember to drink Water, eat Protein and move, move, move

josie

Thank you to all who responded with such kindness to my post. My surgery was a long time in the making. I could not decide whether to go with the gastric bypass or the band. I stumbled upon this site while searching for answers and Boy!! I am glad.

Thanks for the offer heidelfinc. I will contact you via pm soon.

PS...I can't get my sticker to show up on screen. I have 138lbs to lose and I want to keep track on my goal. Please help.

Well your sticker is showing up now. Good luck with the recovery. It is not as bad as you might expect. I am about 15 months out and had some problems but still I am very positive and dedicated to the work ahead. I go to a monthly support group for lapbanders and gastric by-passses and that is good for the moral support and a pat on the back occasionally. After ignoring protein shakes for awhile, I have come back to them and believe that they are important. Just remember that the band is only a tool and you have to keep at it. There are good days and then some bad days but I am completely sure for myself that it was well worth it. I am about half way through to my goal and I just keep working at it. Again, good luck.

John.P