arainey77

You should be able to do this your self or a family member. What kind of dressing is it???

You are going to be fine! Your surgeon I am sure has done many lap bands and nothing is being cut on just added. ( : your emotions are normal, we have all had them. I am a nurse and went back to work in 10 days and have done just fine. As far as the pain goes its not bad, I'm sure your c/s was worse. Just remember to walk as soon as possible to break up the gas. Good luck!!! Very excited for u!!!

Hey guys, I am just 11 days post-op and I have been getting very few calories like maybe 500 a day. Should I be trying to get more in? I go for my first full on the 21st.

My fitness pal is an awesome app!!!

I am still in my liquid phase. I have a protein shake that has 30g of protein I need to be drinking more often. They are just Nasty tasting.

I had a rough day today. I am a week post op and starving. I love diet DP and haven't had one in a week. For the last week I have just felt like food surrounds my world!!! I didn't realize how attached I was to eating. This is tougher than I thought, it's like a am a true addict!!!

Yay!!! So glad everything is going well!!!

I think u will do just fine with the fill! How exciting, hope it goes well. Let me know!

I guess in a sense I was lucky because the first few days I was so miserable with gas, pain and nausea I didn't feel like eating at all!!! But these last few days have been hell!! I have jello, Popsicles, broth. Actually after day three I had a piece of info from the dietician that I could start like warm cereal and I had some cream of wheat(Cinnabon) it's good and it's a little thicker consistency so that helped. Make sure those r the same rules for u too. Hang in there!! I feel yah, I think I am a tad bit irritable. My family may run away before this is over!! ( ;

My Dr is also Wellborn. I live in NLR!! So awesome to meet u. I have been pretty miserable these past few days with gas and now I am very hungry. Did u wait the full week before u ha anything other than clear liquids?? I can't wait to hear about your first fill. Hope we can stay in touch!

U have support right here with me if you need it. Friends don't get it probably because they have never had a weight issue or u have an overweight friend that is jealous that u r able to do this and she can't for some reason. Girl hold that head high and shine like a diamond!! Be proud of yourself. If u have any questions or just wanna chit chat, I'm here!! ???˜

You have every right to have all these emotions!! But the cool things you are taking steps to healthier happier life!!! My surgery was just a few days ago so I really can relate to your feelings, I do feel they r normal. If u r anything like me I do and do for everyone else, so this time we have chosen to do for us!! Good luck, keep me posted!! Excited for u.

You can also loss your hair for the lack of protein. So it's super important to get the protein in.

I have been feeling the same thing. This is a classic sign of co2 that builds up in our body while the surgery is being done. I have done milk of mag, walk a lot, the heating pad as been my absolute friend!! It's the only thing that brings me some what of comfort. If I figure anything else out I will let u know. Hang in there.

I am soooo nervous I can't go to sleep. I have to be at the hospital in 6 hours. I am also very excited to start a new chapter in my life. Any words of wisdom

Thank y'all for your support. I am feeling better each day, although I am a bit hungry today!!! The gas pain had been the worst and I have walked tons. I am a sugar free Popsicle queen!!!

I also wanted to say I am very proud of you for focusing on yourself and getting you back!!!

That's awesome! I just had my surgery on the 1st. Good luck with everything.