bbyruth

The morning of my surgery right before they took me into the room I cried. I think it was tears of fear and joy. So far I'm happy with my decision. I should be back to work Wednesday and I'm pretty excited. I still experience gas pains and I'm still scared to lay flat lol. I started thick liquids today. I was only able to have 5 oz of Protein Shake at a time. I've also been doing my daily 3" min walks. I can't get a hold of my nutritionist so I was wondering what else could I have on this thick liquid stage. Also I am documenting my journey on Instagram so if you are interested it's @thebandedlife

@@bbyruth I'm scared to lay flat too. Luckily have a recliner which helps...until I have to get up. Standing up can hurt at times, and I really notice the port when I do.

yea my stomach gurgles an then I feel the air come up and I burp. I've been sleeping on the couch reclined. It hurts wen I stand an I think I could feel the port.

The first two days I didn't get that much down...today I'm able to get a little more. I sometimes just get 4 oz down at a sitting. Surgeon said when you are satiated, stop...so I've been trying to figure out the satiated vs full. He told me not to get to "full"....these feelings are so different with the band in place. I get what I assume are hunger pains, but I don't feel hungry..so it's kinda strange. I definitely have restriction right now.

I feel better today as well. I'm still not sure of the pains I get are hunger pains but I eat about half a cup of Jello and I'm good. I sip in my clear Protein all day. The gas is almost gone. I still burp like crazy but I was jut able to take a 3 hr nap and it felt amazing! I'm scared to lay fully back, I don't want to strain something trying to get up.

Thanks ladies! I have no appetite either! I have been sipping on Water and popsicle..Praying for a seedy recovery for all of us!

I've had hello and clear Liquid Protein

What r u taking for ur gas?

nothing. My doctor said I'll burp it and fart it out lol

Junebug and bbyruth I also had surgery on yesterday. Everything went well..I am still sore and still having bad gas pains..How did yall sleep last night? I couldn't get comfortable last night.

glad to hear it all went well for you! I'm still having gas pains and last night was brutal. I couldn't get comfortable. I had my follow appointment this morning and now I'm on my 6 hr drive back home.

Yay! So happy to hear it! Feels good to be on the other side, finally, doesn't it?

it sure does! My back hurts a bit. Had a few bites of Jello but I don't have much of an appetite

Thank you everyone. I'm in the recovery room and every thing went well. A little discomfort but I'm ok

Praying all goes well! I have my surgery tomorrow @ 8a.m.

good luck! Sending good vibes your way

Thank you every one!

Band is in...have gas pains something horrible.... But I'm not even hungry! The meds may be helping with that. Doc filled me to 5cc's already! No problems swallowing or drinking...it's mainly the gas, so I keep walking every hour for 15 min. Good luck bbyruth! I couldn't sleep a wink the night before. Now all I want to do is sleep. No desire for juices or broth right now. So now on to the the post diet.. Which may be easier than I expected with band in place. Fingers crossed and positive vibes your way, bbyruth!

glad to hear it all went well! Good luck to you! I just got to my hotel and these nerves won't let me sleep but I know everything will be ok!

Just made it safely to LA. Tomorrow at 5 am I will make my way to the hospital. Please send your good vibes. Hopefully I could get some rest. I'm nervous as hell!

@@bbyruth sorry no loss! I think most of mine was just Water weight. Looks like we are getting banded a day apart!

GOOD LUCK!!! Sending good vibes. I'll be banded Wednesday

I'm on my second to last day. I get weight tomorrow, but i got weight 1 week in and didn't lose anything

Did anyone have surgery at Tri - City Regional Medical Center in LA? If so, what was your experience?

Thank you!

Betty, i have stopped. I'm more of the positive type. I just came across a few bad but it is out of my system. I'm ready. I've been wanting this for a long time and i'm happy i was blessed with the opportunity.

Good luck on your weight loss!

Thank you! Good luck on your weight loss journey. This is why i love coming to this group. No one understands more than the ones who are going through the same thing.

You're right. Everyone is different. I shouldn't focus on that and focus on next week. I think its just my nerves, but i guess that's normal.

Good luck! Keep us posted!

I've been doing ok on my 10 day pre-op diet but i slipped yesterday . I'm getting banded next week the 11th. I'm so nervous! I know every surgery has its complications, i'm just trying to freak myself out. I'm more nervous of how my life is going to be after more than the actual surgery. I keep reading all these bad comments people post on youtube videos i've been watching. I decided to start a youtube channel about my journey. Maybe i could help someone if they follow my story.

Thank you! i'm so excited/ nervous, but i'm ready

I've been scheduled to get banded in 3 weeks! Has anyone had Dr. Lee Au in LA? If so how was your experience with him?

I'm so excited I went to the seminar tonight in Zephyrhills Fla. And I have my 1st consultation with doctor on Monday at 3:45. I'm so ready for this to happen. My mom had lapband in 2005 and has lost over 150lbs she looks amazing. I'm wondering how long do you have to wait to have the surgery after doctor consult?

I went to a seminar over the weekend. I'm going to schedule an appointment to move forward. I just needed a few days to process all the info. good luck!

Hi Ruth! Glad you are taking careful consideration of the Lap-Band! I am aiming to get banded in Jan.

I totally feel you on the rude comments from family members. My Dad is constantly asking about my weight. I hate going home to extended family proud of my latest achievements and all someone can say is that how fat I am. Make sure while you are weighing in on your Lap-Band options that you get in touch with the emotional side of things.

Thank you and good luck on your surgery. Please keep me posted!