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I was like that. Was banded on a Monday. Didnt have the appetite to consume a protein shake til that Friday. Didn't wanna see anything. Could hardly drink water. I just wanted to sleep. Now I'm 9 days post op, on puree foods & starving lol

Lolarose I'm sorry ur day back at work suckd. I'm definitely praying for you. We need more time to heal then we think. Take it easy. Rest is the best medicine.

Beans! Great idea Monique. I'll try to puree some tomorrow & see what happens.

I couldn't finish muscle milk til 5 days post op & it still took hours. They are very think. I have a fridge full of different varieties but I'm so protein shaked out. I need something else. I'm gonna try making my own with the powder, yogurt& fruit& see what happens.

I'm STILL waiting to have a BM. I've taken two doses of milk of magnesia & all It does it make my stomach rumble & cause me to pass gas but still no BM. I believe I need to have one its been over 7days now... & I have lactose intolerance so i've been tryin to have dairy but still nothing.

I went back today I'm one week post op. It was a lil rough at work today but i made it thru. . Plus I have major back pains. Not sure if MY BODY was ready to go back. I will see how I feel tomorrow & if its anything like I feel now. .. i'll be off a few more days. Everyone heals different. Someone on here said they were@ work the day after surgery. I can't imagine that. Some ppl a few days off worked. So I took a week to be safe. Think I needed 2 weeks.

That was me.... on the outside lookin in at all the banded ppl. It took me an little over a yr to get the process going. I tried different diets & programs in the meantime but it wasn't enuf. I needed permanent results. I was scared up til they said ok take deep breaths while on the operating table. Lol. Today I'm 1week post op & im finally not scared. I'm ready to finally start living... you must know in your heart that this journey is for YOU. Its not for everyone.

Lolarose that's great! Lol i tried milk of magnesia a couple days ago. It made me pass gas but I never moved my bowels. Think I may try again. ..

I'm 6days post op & I BURPED TODAY FOR THE 1ST TIME! It was music to my ears lol. I had to stop & ask myself did I just burp. Yes I did!

Amazing work! !!

I can sleep on my back & on the side opposite my port. Still have port pain so I won't be on my stomach anytime soon. I'm 5 days post op. Good luck

Lol @ lolarose... I understand. I can't burp, I've taken several chewable gas x. The only way I get rid of the gas is walking, a heat pad, back massage & farting. Lol sad but true lol

Lol @ lolarose...

Congrats lolarose!!! Im 5 days post op. If u need to talk I'm here... we're ALLL HERE!

Will do Ladybug. Thanks everyone for your suggestions. They sound delicious!

I start my week on puree foods on Monday (banded 5/6) Any ideas on good puree foods? I'm looking forward to my mashed potatoes & Apple sauce

Such an inspiration!!!!!!

You look absolutely amazing! !!! Congratulations! !!!

Thank u ladybug. Great luck to u!

Yes my back had been the majority of my discomfort. Glad I'm not alone with the pain when laughing. Definitely hoping this wknd is great, for us both.

I'm with u Creekwood. I slept in my bed for the first time last nite since having the surgery Monday. Very happy about that. Just a little gas still roaming around lol. I actually applied muscle relaxing patching to my back last nite. It truly helped to move the gas around. I'm actually going to drive & walk around the store today. I go back to work Monday so I'm really hoping this wknd is good. Oh, I have pain if I laugh too hard. Anybody else experience that? (5 day post op & counting) Going to try to get more protein today. Still on liquids til Monday. Can't wait for puree foods :-)

Wow. I'm sorry for your experience. I was banded on Monday as well. I just usea hot water bottle on my back. Have my boyfriend massage & beat lightly on my back & walk while moving my arms.

Day 3 post op... the pain is slowly subsiding. Mostly just gas pains & discomfort where the port is (Under my diaphragm hurts) still trying to sip water & fruit/protein juice. Ive walked around the house to help move the gas but I'm going to start walking around my neighborhood. Lord I can't WAIT til there's no more pain...

Creekwood, that doesn't look bad at all. I have three incisions

Day 2 post op. Left side pain, no incision leakage. Very sore back (from gas I believe) can't drink the protein shake I'm suppose to drink. Just trying to sip water & jello.