Home from being banded!!!

[palmtreegirl70 1]

Hi friends. Well, I am banded! My long journey since November has finally paid off. I came home from the hospital this afternoon. Everything is going well so far. I have very little gas pain. My doctor did the single-incision in the belly button, so my pain is very minimal as well.

Right now my biggest fear is eating and drinking. I don't want to throw up! I have had a popsicle, a few sips of Special K Protein Water, and a few bites of Jello. How do I know how much I can eat without getting sick?

[Carosel2002 0]

Congrats!!! Welcome to the banded club!!:thumbup: Your body will tell you when and how much you need. Take it slow but it sounds like you're off to a great start!!

p.s. Popcicles made me feel fuller longer and gave me that "chewing" sensation. Helped tons!!!!

Edited May 19, 2010 by Carosel2002

[perryjoyce 0]

Stop as soon as you feel the tightness and wait at least five minutes before continuing - if you can. That seems to work for me. I'm four days post op and if anything I have to try to eat more, I'm getting so little in - so it's pretty difficult to overeat, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just eat slow and listen to your stomach.

And congrats on a successful surgery!! :w00t: