I got banded on the 14th!

[wannabesmall09 0]

And I'm doing pretty good. Day one and two were pretty rough, and there was once or twice that I questioned WHY I did this. But, here it is, day 3 Post-Op and I'm up and about. The swelling is going down, I'm able to drink the liquids I need to get in, and I've been doing pretty well getting the Protein requirements in. I did eat a cup of sugar free pudding yesterday. It took me an hour of small bites, but I got it down without feeling nauseous. I have had part of an Atkins Protein Bar today, but its the kind that falls apart in your mouth, so my doc said it was alright as long as it was complete mush before it went down. I asked before I tried it. :thumbup:

I was SO worried that they would go in and my liver wouldn't be small enough. That my Vitamin levels would be off. SO afraid that something was going to happen to make them post-pone the surgery... Of course, nothing happened, and here I sit, so ready to start this new journey.

[Laura Lane 0]

great news!!! good to hear you're doing fine and welcome to the loser's bench!!! please keep us posted.:thumbup:

[ToLoveMyself 0]

why were your first 2 days hard?

[wannabesmall09 0]

The first two days were hard because of pain and difficulty getting enough Water down, belly swelling, and just general after-surgery stuff. Protein intake was next to nothing. Day 1 post op was the worst. I ended up sleeping most of the day, then rocked in the rocking chair all night. Rocking helps, the same as walking. I'm a really active person, and when I can't run like I normally do, I feel really tied down. lol

I hopped on the scale this morning and I'm down 12 1/2 pounds from the 6th, which was my pre-surgery appointment.

[joann287 0]

Hi, my first 2 were bad also. First night I just keep drugged and slept as much as possible. Next day was pretty painful too and I was scared that I made a mistake. Today, 3rd day, all is much better. My incisions are still tender and I'm learning what I can eat but feel much better.