Never blogged before, but figure I need something to keep track of things. I am now on day 5 post surgery. Surgery went smoothly for the most part, I kind of freaked when I woke up, and I am still sore and gasy. I am trying not to take any pain med today, and I am still haning in there, but don't think I can for much longer. I am back at work, and probably shouldn't be, but have to get some very important things taken care of, and then I will answer the phones from home. Tomorrow is my first day that I get to add some solid food to my diet. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I really don't want to do anything to screw this up. But I am starting to feel some hunger for the first time today, so I am ready for some solids. :wub:

If you just were banded on the 5th, don't worry about still needing medication; after all, you did just have surgery. I am a nurse and was banded on May 20th; your experience sounds the same as mine; I had to occasionally take my pain meds for up to 10 days after surgery. I am still suffering from alot of gas. Don't kno w if this is specifically from the surgery or the major change in my diet. Hang in there. I am so happy I proceeded with the surgery. I feel it will really be a blessing to help me with weight loss I otherwise had failed at losing. Good luck.