TexasSherri

Hurray...that's cause for celebration!

I agree...I wasn't perfect, and I only dropped 5 pounds pre-op...and the surgery went just fine. Do your best and don't beat yourself up. If we were able to be perfect, we wouldn't need the band to help us!

I was way too tired all weekend, so I decided I needed more protein (sick of the shakes) and vitamins I was willing to take. I got some bean soup, which I make watery and chew well, and some Flintstone's Vitamins. They taste good...much better than the liquid stuff I bought and used once! The bean soup and vitamins made me feel better. I saw a comment about being uncomfortable at day 13. Wow...that sounds like maybe there's a problem? I still have a little discomfort where my port is, but it only bothers me when I roll over in bed...and even that is minimal. I watched a video last night from this woman...much younger than me...who is about six weeks post op and has only lost 20 pounds...mostly pre-op. This made me feel a little better, since most videos are showing people dropping weight really fast. I'm trying to be realistic. After all, I'm over 50! I lost about 5 pounds pre-op and about 3 since the surgery. I'm OK with that. So now, it's almost 8pm and I have to be to work early in the morning...so to bed with me! Thanks to everyone for your support!

So far, nothing has gotten stuck. I take several small pills, that would fit through a straw, and they go down fine. I take one capsule shaped pill that I break in half first. I just take them one at a time....instead of the whole handful at once like I used to do! I'm hoping that, after I've dropped some weight, I won't have to take them all any more.

This is day 7. My surgery was last Monday, 4/23/2012. My lovely daughter-in-law took me to the hospital...an hour away, at least. The worst part has been having to cough during the first few days. I went back to work Wednesday, day 3. I was very sore and tired, but I got through it. I'm not telling friends and family, except my sons, daughters-in-law, and 3 people I work with. Not everyone is supportive! I was able to have lunch at Chili's yesterday, with one of these people, and she didn't notice. I had the chicken enchilada soup...which I ate very slowly and chewed the chicken bits to death. I was full, but not uncomfortable. I told her I couldn't eat anything that wasn't soft because of my temporary crown. My surgeon's rule is, if it doesn't bother you, it's OK. So, I've probably been doing things most people don't...driving and working on day 3, switching to some mushies on day 6.

Day 14...My burning question is....How long before my "bottom stomach" stops rumbling? I can be full, but I still get that hungry rumbling. Otherwise, all is good. It's time to mow the yard. I think I'm physically OK to do it...I just don't want to! But I must or people will wonder what's up, and I still have kept this a secret from most people.

Happy Cinco de Mayo to you too! I'm thinking I must have something Mexican today....haven't had any since my surgery 2 weeks ago. Maybe just an order of frijoles and an apple empanada....that should take me an hour to eat!!!

That's odd...he was in the Tru-Results family less than 2 weeks ago when I had my surgery. I wonder what happened? Could it be your insurance instead? I went to the Tru-Results in Hurst, saw Dr. Marsden in Argyle, and had my surgery in Plano....because of my insurance. Dr. Benivides has been around for awhile...he should be OK. He was doing this surgery the first time I tried to have it done...8 years ago. My insurance, at that time, wouldn't pay for it. Best of luck to you!

Day 10 post-op. Today was much better. Yogurt, applesauce, soup, and liquids. I'm getting used to the smaller amount of food...I don't mean my stomach, I mean my brain is getting used to it. I keep forgetting to report the best part...no more heart-burn (could be the band or the hernia repair...don't care) and my knees are feeling better...just by dropping 10 pounds! I had the energy to babysit tonight and to wash my kitchen floor. Yay!

Hurray for you!

My surgery was 4/23 and I went back to work 4/25. I'm an Educational Diagnostician, so mostly desk work, but some walking as well. I was very tired the first few days, and my belly was sore as well. Now I feel better than I did when I went in. I think the walking around helped. You'll do fine! Congratulations!!!

Day 9...OK...How am I eating? Well I had no problem with liquids, soups, pudding, applesauce...all very slowly the past 2-3 days. Today, however, I went too far. I got scrambled eggs and a sausage patty at McDonald's on the way to work. I thought, "I'll just cut it up small and eat it slowly"...and if I'd have done that, it might have worked. But, I got distracted and started eating too fast. I felt the restriction for the first time! I finally shut the door of my office and just let it come back up. It wasn't like throwing up...I hate that...it was fairly mild. However, I don't really want to do it again. So, slow and gentle is my game now. I'm kind of glad it happened. I needed to feel what would happen. Thanks for all the comments...this is very therapeudic (or however you spell that)!

I'm the same way. I can go most of the day with little or nothing to eat. Then I get home...where all the food is! I know it's psychological. I have to work on that!

I had my surgery April 23, 2012. I was nervous, but after having several other surgeries...mostly knees, I really knew the drill. The worst part was having to cough...that hurt! I actually went back to work on Wednesday, 4/25/12. I was sore and tired, but I got through it. Now, I have a little pain where the port is...I think that's where it is. Otherwise, I'm fine. I'm not going public with the lapband right now. My sons and daughters-in-law know, and three people I work with. Other than that, it's private. I have a few people in my life that are not very supportive...so it's best this way. That's why I'm here...I need support!