1st 24 HOURS POST OP!!!!!

[gracesmom1 0]

Jen,

I am not even suppose to start Protein drinks till tomorrow when my diet changes from Clear liquids to full liquids. Bring on the creamy Soup and yogurt!! How are you feeling? I am still sore right under my left rib cage - where the port sits. other than that, my energy is slowly creeping back. Today has been the best day yet! Still no hunger, but pushing the liquids. Let me know how you are doing!

[jen36 1]

Im doing good I still have the gas in my left shoulder and my incisions hurt a little. Im on Clear Liquids as well until tomorrow the Protein Drink is clear very expensive though. Keep me updated on your progress, do you know how to get your ticker to show up on your posts once you create it?

[BarbieJ 0]

I was banded 5/4 and it has been a bit of a struggle. I had a lot of bloating and gas that was quite painful. It finally started to break up but it was rough going for a moment. I also find that I am quite emotional. Is anyone else experiencing this? I finally got out the house today and got a mani/pedi and that made me feel better. The spa chair really helped as well. The massaging to my lower back was like a godsend..LOL I did have a lot of shoulder and back pain as well but luckily I have had some wonderful support from my husband and mom. I did not have any appetite at first but today I did get down some egg drop Soup. Not drinking as many fluids but I am working on that as well. Looking forward to the journey.

[francineshwi 0]

Hi new banded buddies I had my lap band on 3/9/10 I did great . All I can say is walk walk walk th e only pain I had was the gas. Gas X works wonders.

[chodapp 0]

End of Day 1 of Post Op. I feel like I've cheated the fates. Almost zero pain at all, except when I lie down on my side. I have both anti-inflammatory as well as straight codeine, but haven't touched the codeine. Zero pain at the port site. Taking my regular stack of pills caused a 10 minute hiccup fest, but if that's the worst side effect I get, I'll be thrilled. I've had a quart of Powerade Zero, Water, and chicken broth, with no sign of the puke factor.

Still, I want a Ritz cracker so badly right now.

[jen36 1]

Wow so excited down 4lbs since the actual day of surgery which as May 3rd. and down 11 lbs since the 28th. Haven't been motivated like this in ages!!!!! Thanks goodness first day of yogurt and anything that can be poured (only healthy stuff of course) Looks like everyone is doing great, keep healing everyone so we can get outdoors and start exercising!!!