jenlyn122

I didn't have that bloated feeling, but I have heard many others have. I am only 9 days post op. Congrats on your surgery!

I am! I was banded on 12/9

Loved it. I am also horrible at keep resolutions, but 2012 is going to be a year of success for me. I was just banded on 12/9, so it's a whole new me for 2012! Thanks for posting.

Thanks. I have some plastic baby spoons that I have been using These would be much nicer.

I did't have any bleeding. I don't think that is normal. I would call your dr.

I had company about 15 minutes after I got home and I was fine. However, I had to have a short visit as the pain meds made me sleepy. My surgery was out patient and I was home about an hour after I woke up in recovery.

Thank you for your wonderful post. I am 8 days post op and I felt I could have written it. I did not feel any hunger until yesterday and then after I ate a few bites I was full. Please keep posting!

I use Jillian Michaels from Wal-mart and add Peanut Butter to the chocolate one. Its really good and I actually look forward to it. I also use ice to make them thicker. Easier for me to eat them with a spoon than drink. You can also add the sugar free syrups (like chocolate or strawberry) to make them more like milkshakes.

I can't wait for that day I am 1 week post op and so far, so good!

Thank you!

I was expected recovery to be worse than it actually was. I was sore, but no real pain, BUT I did take my pain meds on time the first few days. I'm 5 days post op and going back to work tomorrow. I could probably have went back a few days ago, but decided to take it slow.

I rode in the car for the first time today also. We really are on the same time table! I think we will have to baby our incisions for a little while. My doesn't hurt but it is tender to the touch.

I'm going back tomorrow, which is 6 days after surgery. But my job is not very physically demanding. I could have probably went back a few days ago, but just decided not to rush it.

I use Jillian Michaels from Walmart. It is about $10 but so far it has lasted a while.

With that attitude I am sure you will do great! I am 5 days post op. I was only on pre op diet for 5 days (I was on a time crunch). I had surgery on Friday. Since starting the preop until now, I have lost 14 lbs.

HI Newbie! As you know, I am day 5 too. I have done liquids with some FF pudding or yogurt. (which is on my drs plan). I am not suppose to start mushies until Day 7, but I have not had any problems at all and am ready for the next step. But to make sure my inside's heal properly I am going to follow my docs plan exactly and try not to overdo it. Keep posting. I like seeing how we compare You are my lap band twin, both born on the same day

Thanks for all the feedback. I decided to go ahead and go to my appointment. Turns out the improved eye sight is sometimes a benefit of lap-band surgeries. Who woulda thought it? My eye dr said it is usually a little later down the road but that mine must have changed early. My new prescription is a lot better than pre-surgery. Yeah for lap-band! This is one benefit I had not expected!

Has anyone had any vision issues after the surgery? I am 5 days post op and I am having trouble seeing close up (books, computer) but ok for far away (tv, etc) The nurse told me yesterday that it might have been a result of the patch behind my ear with pain meds, but I took the patch off yesterday and have taken very little pain meds and I am still having issues. Any thoughts?

Really? My surgeon's office told me today that they don't think it would be from my surgery. So I made an appointment with the eye dr for tomorrow. I cannot even see well enough to go back to work! But I hate to go to the dr, get a new prescription and then it changes in a few days.

Thank you for sharing. I am just starting so I really enjoy hearing others stories.

Thank you for this wonderful post!

i was banded on Friday. I am able to eat as much Soup or broth as I want. Is that normal for liquids? I have no restriction so far. Also, have any of you noticed a bloody nose after surgery? Well, its not really bleeding out, but when I blow my nose, it is bloody up in there Gross I know.

Thanks Best1. I would love to keep in touch since we both got band ed on the same day!

Thanks! That helps a lot.

Did anyone notice their skin itching after the surgery. I had my surgery yesterday and today my arms are itching like they are extremely dry.