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thanks for all the help guys, it's day 4 post op and i'm already feeing a million times better, and on the plus side i'm another 2kg down!

Hi Everyone, I had surgery on Wednesday afternoon, it's now Friday morning and I've had shoulder tip pain since I woke up from the op. Just wondered how long did other people find their shoulder pain lasting? because mine is almost as bad as my tummy pain I know it's getting better every day but i'm still super uncomfortable! I find it very difficult to get up after I've sat down, I think I was more comfortable in hospital as I could adjust the bed so I was sitting up right. How long til most people started feeling back to normal?

Yeah i'm hoping it'll go away eventually, I'm only 3 days post op, I just can't wait to be a couple of weeks post op so I'll feel somewhat back to normal again. Also one more thing, did anyone feel like they were sort of bloated in their stomach? even though you haven't had much to drink? i'm assuming that's just because i'm still swollen but it's verrrrry uncomfortable!

yeah it's in my left shoulder, it comes and goes, but i've noticed that it's worse after I have something to eat, the heat pack is a life saver, i just can't wait to go to sleep every night cause i know i'll be even better the next day. I think I was a bit naive and didn't realise just how much this surgery would hurt! But I know it's worth it in the long run

Just got out of hospital this morning, i'm doing okay, still in quite a bit of pain, mainly the gas pain as well, but my shoulder has been absolutely killing me for the last 2 days, worse than the gas pain, but it's starting to subside thank god, i'm not thirsty or hungry but my stomach grumbles which hurts even more so i have to drink! I have to say it's a lot more painful than i thought it would be, but I know it'll be over soon I've been walking around a bit as well which does help, but i feel so weak it's hard to walk too far. Hope you feel better soon

The big day has finally arrived, tomorrow I will be banded! Extremely nervous/excited at the moment! Will probably get no sleep tonight! Wish me luck

good luck to you too!

thanks! so excited for this new journey

Hello bandsters! It's day 6 of my optifast diet and I'm pleased as punch to report I have lost 6 kilos!!! ( 13ish pounds)! After this achievement I feel absolutely inspired and cannot wait for my surgery! woo! Any tips on what to bring to the hospital/what to do in preparation for surgery? just over a week to go!

Thanks, I talked to my dietitian and it's fine to have it because it's diet and i'm allowed a few diet things on the optifast course but i'm going to cut back after surgery anyway as I've heard fizzy drinks can increase the risk of slippage

Hello fellow lap banders, I just have a few questions about the 2 week Optifast period. I started my Optifast this morning with one of the bars, and not sure if this is related but I'm feeling a bit average now, which is strange because I don't usually eat Breakfast, so I'm not sure if it's related to the optifast or if I'm just getting sick myself, did anyone feel like this when they very first started the optifast? I just have a head ache and feel generally lousy. My second question is about what you can drink during this period, I'm quite a heavy diet coke drinker, and I know I will need to pretty much give this up after surgery, however my question is, am I able to drink diet coke during 2 week optifast? I thought I read somewhere that it was okay because it's diet, but I just thought I'd check. Also wanted to check, I know you're allowed to drink tea, but does it have to be black, or can I put milk in it? Thanks!

Does anybody know if diet coke is okay during the 2 week optifast phase? I thought it was because it's sugar free but wanted to double check before I go drinking it!

Hello again all, I start my optifast on the 3rd of October and I was wondering if anyone had any sort of plan, or example of their diet over the 2 weeks, I know each optifast replaces one meal, but I feel like I need to see some diet plans to help me know what amount is best Ta!

I'm getting banded on the 17th of October which is just over 2 weeks away and the nerves are finally setting in, I feel like i'm not prepared! I know it's just nerves talking but is there anything I should be doing in particular in the next 2 weeks (aside from the optifast) any information is appreciated!! Thanks

so you can't have any of the bars or soups or Desserts? cause I'm fairly sure I can have all of those things, as well as the shakes, but just wasn't sure how much a day

Great thanks so much everyone !

Hi everyone, I'm very new to this whole process, just recently decided on my surgery date (17th of October 2012) and am looking for any tips or advice anyone has for the 5 weeks leading up to surgery, anything in particular I should be doing (aside from the optifast). Also any advice/info about the surgery itself would be super helpful! One concern I have is a bit silly but I can help it, will the surgeon see you naked during the surgery? I know it's a bit ridiculous but being overweight I am VERY self conscious about this!!! Obviously the surgeon does this kind of thing a lot and won't care, but I just can't help feeling self conscious haha so as I said any advice or anything is welcome! Thanks