BeautifulInMySkin

OMG, I didn't know the burps would be so painful. I'm 4 days post-op and the burps hurt like heck! Can wait for that to improve.

I was banded on Monday the 10th. I didn't have any hunger pain until today. I was on clear liquids only for the first 2 days and started taking Protein powder mixed in Water on day 3. Every since I started the Protein Powder I've had diarrhea. Every time after I drink something my tummy bubbles. I know I'm dehydrated so I keep sipping on water if though my tummy bubbles. I'm not allowed to start full liquids till week 3. I had to call my doc on Wednesday because the gas pains were so painful. My doc recommended Gas X strips extra strength and those helped a lot! My throat is still sore and I've been doing warm salt water gargles to sooth my throat. I'm still coughing up phlegm but I'm scared I may cough too hard and mess up my pouch. Splinting my belly with a pillow has helped. I've been walking since the first day...twice a day. Even though I feel like crap, I've been walking. Walking makes me feel better and helps to pass the air from my chest and shoulders. On surgery day I weighed in at 254 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 248 pounds. I'm losing weight but I'll be glad when I don't feel so crappy.

I just got banded on Monday, May 10th. I didn't get cold feet, I was just anxious. I lost 11 pounds on the pre-op diet but I knew I wouldn't be able to maintain the weight loss so I followed through with the surgery. So, I'm on post op day 2 and mega sore with gas pain. I've been walking to help pass the air and I finally started passing gas today. I called my doc and he said to take Gas X strips. My mom went to pick some up. As far as appetite, I don't have one. I've been drinking water and eating jello but only b/c I have to. I think I don't have an appetite due to the gas pain. My throat is sore from the intubation but that's normal. Otherwise, I'm ok. Hang in there my friends and stay focused on your goals.

I too am a May bandster! My surgery date is May 10th with Dr.Ganta from AIBL. I just saw my doc today for the last pre-op visit. I've already completed the pre-op testing, nutrition/exercise consults, and psych consult. I'm supper anxious and excited! April 1-First consult with Dr.Ganta; 260 lbs April 15- Psych consult completed April 19- Preop testing and nutrition/exercise consults completed; 263 lbs April 26-Started preop diet (high protein, low carb, low to no fat diet) May 3- Final preop consult with Dr. Ganta; 257 lbs