AbbieL

Goals are to be off my blood pressure medicine, off my c-pap machine, I can't stand it!, to be able to wear a summer dress without worrying about my arms and stomach , butt, hips etc.... and to be in a healthy bmi range, for my height I should be 115lbs. Seems crazy right now but I want it so bad!

Day 4post op and I feel much better, though the belly button incision is very painful.and I have a sharp pain in my shoulder now and then from the gas. I'm getting tired of artificial flavours, protein shakes, jello etc... ugh !V8 tastes amazing! Making my list of delicious soups &purees that I'm going to make for day 10, real tasting food!!!

Good luck, are you doing surgery at NYU? That's where I went.

Karina, I cannot tell you how delicious the tomato soup was, I hardly had 2-3oz, but to have something that didn't taste artificial was amazing! V8 tastes good too. I'm so looking forward to stage 2 when I can have lentil or split pea soup, tuna salad, etc... real food! What is on your list fir the next stage?

Day 2post op and I have really bad pain, my belly button incision is so bad, my whole stomach feels tight and swollen and bloated! I hate this! It's really hard to burp, I really want to but it just won't come put. Anyone else having a hard time post op? My pain meds are not easing the discomfort.

I hope I feel better tomorrow, the port side pain is horrible, and my stomach is so bloated and tight feeling. I feel no hunger, I feel full to bursting. I have been sipping water, protein shake, slim milk &v8 throughout the day and have napped quite a bit. No nausea so that's a plus. Anyone else finding it hard to burp? It's so annoying!

My surgery was yesterday, I do not feel any hunger but have managed a small protein shake, a v8 & water. It's so hard to get it down but I'm worried I won't get my protein. Is it ok just to have water &v8 for a few days?

I'm countiing.g the days to purees! I will be making split pea soup in my crock pot, and then blending if needed. Also lentil soup, veggie soup etc.. I like the idea of adding cottage cheese to the soups. Any ideas for something sweet other than puddings?

I'm a few days behind you guys, banded today, now home resting. They said I could have a very liquidity protein shake, as well as clear liquids.I'm also looking forward to having tomato soup in a few days! I hate broth!!!

Had my surgery this morning, all went well. I did cry going in to the operating room, I was so nervous. But they gave me some valium in the iv &I felt great after that! LOL I'm now at home resting. The gas pain is bad but walking really helps. I can't believe I have a lap band!!!!!

Had my surgery this morning. The incision pain is not bad at all, it's the has in my shoulders! It's hard to breath sometimes, it hurts!!!! I opted to come home instead of staying over &am going to take a nap. The surgeon said all went well, she fixed a hernia I never knew I had, I have 3incisions and it was about 1hour 30 minutes. I'm sipping propel and a little slimfast but I feel full after not even a quarter of the slimfast . Walking is relieving the gas pain but I'm so tired to get up now!

My surgery is tomorrow. I'm nervous but ready!

My surgery is tomorrow, 9am! I'm excited but really nervous of the anesthesia!

What kind of gas-x should I be getting for post op gas pain, I only see capsules at the pharmacy ? Are you able to swallow capsules or is there a tablet form?

What kind of gas-x is everyone getting? I can only find the capsules, and I thought we couldn't swallow that? I've been looking for a tablet form.

What kind of gas-x is everyone getting? I can only find the capsules, and I thought we couldn't swallow that?iceberg looming for a tablet form.

This pre op diet is really getting hard for me! I miss preparing meals. My surgery is on Saturday! Staying over night . How's everyone doing?

Wow, great to hear you are doing so well post op! I'm most worried about pain management afterwards.

I loved reading this thread, so I will join in! Congratulations to those already banded!!!! My surgery is March 9th. A Saturday, which I thought was strange ! I'm staying over night. I'm on day 6 of pre op diet, 3-5 protein shakes a day + 2 cups of steamed veggies. I keep thinking of chicken!!!! I am worried about looking after my 21 month old after surgery, my husband is only going to be home to help for 3 days afterwards. Those who've had surgery already-do you think I will be ok pain wise???

How's your pre op diet going dazzlingone? What kind of veggies are you having? I'm into sugar snap peas right now, they are so good!