CynthiaMTR

Its been over 3 weeks for me and i still have port pain. Not major pain but a lot of discomfort!:cursing:

Miss Cherita today was the first day I saw my stomach and realized it wasnt sticking out as much. I too felt horrible and fatter than when I went into surgery. I still have a lot of gas as well. But I think its early, I was banded on the 23rd as well and feel that everything is good considering that this IS surgery and its only been 7 days today. I know it will get better, looking forward to looking GOOD!!!

I know the feeling. Im on day 6 today and am eating my first yogurt. I have a 4 ounce cup thats probably going to be on my desk all day. Trying to figure out what the full feeling is. Still sore from surgery so cant really tell what is pain and what is full. I just started protein shakes yesterday. Havent really been hungry but do have an empty stomach sensation. When will my stomach feel normal?

I was just banded yesterday,and when i asked my doctor about coffee he said it was an appetite stimulant as well. Decaf coffee was on my bariatric surgery menu in th hospital so im assuming at least decaf is OK. thats the first thing i had this morining, 2 oz of decaf coffee with regular sugar. Also when my doctor was suggesting protein drinks she gave me a packet of unjury and she mentioned it makes a great mocha when mixed with coffee. that made me happy because i need my coffee everyday.

Hope everyone is doing well. im finally home, a little sore but not that bad. glad surgery is overwith and that everything went well. now recovery time and on my weight loss journey. can someone tell me how to put up the ticker?

MIssCherita I have not started any diet...need to go protien shopping. My Doctors instructions say 3 days before surgery. Any suggestions on good protein shakes?

I will be getting the lapband next Tuesday. So excited. Been waiting for this for over two years. I live in CArrollton Texas. My surgeon will be Dr Hamn at Plano presbyterian. My insurance will be paying a portion of the surgery and I will be paying the other portion. Currently I weigh about 215 pounds. I would love to weigh about 150 pounds. Looking forward to this new journey!

Hi my name is Cynthia and I am getting the band next Tuesday as well. Excited but beginning to get a little nervous. Been waiting for this for a long time.