Thank you to all the well wishers! I was banded 3/10, so I'm 5 days out and still in a lot of pain. I was in so much pain this weekend, I almost felt as if I had made a mistake. Still on the fence about that. I mean I want to be healthy, but I don't want to be in pain everyday, throwing up, having gas so bad that I feel I'm dying, or having the runs. Which I've had all of since last Thursday. Don't want to scare anyone, but so far my experience hasn't been the best. I'm getting nervous, because I have to go back to work by this Wednesday, and having the runs at work is not going to make for a productive day .
I will tell you, the doctor that did my surgery on LI has placed over 4,000 lapbands, and the hospital I went to (LIJ Syosset) was supurb, their service and care was outstanding! I'm just in pain, and I thought I would feel much better by now, and I don't. Anyway, lost 10 pounds on the pre-op diet, and was 263 the day of surgery. But have been in so much pain, I haven't gotten on a scale since my surgery, and still don't feel up to it.
I've been on Soups, teas, Protein shakes, etc., but I'm getting about half the amount I'm suppose to. Trying to take in more, but just not feeling up to it. Which is making me nervous, because I don't want to loose weight too fast, as that can cause additional problems, and I don't want to be mal-nourished. I've been walking everyday, but still only feeling slightly better than the day after surgery. But I'm still optimistic, just looking forward to getting off liquids next week, so hopefully that will stop my runny stomach. Hoping I feel better soon.
Good luck to all you March 2011 banders!