Banded July 8, 2010

[rcain03@hotmail.com 1]

I am one week post op and I had extreme bloating/gas that I could not get rid of. My doc said it was from them blowing your stomach up with gas during the procedure and to walk..walk...walk! It helps get it out of your system. I also started taking gas-x and it has really helped me out alot! I had my surgery July 8, 2010...stayed overnight in hospital due to insurance requirements...but, had no complications. Day 2 and 3 was the worst for me as far as pain then it has subsided each day. Now, I am mainly just sore at my port site incision and naval incision. I sometimes have a sharp pain near my port site but doc said that was normal because my port is stitched to the muscle there. I stayed on Clear Liquids through day 5 fairly easy with no hunger. But, I became very light headed and my heart was fluttering on day 6 and I ate a few bites of mushy food with no bad side effects. (not supposed to do that until 4th week post op...but, I can't help it! It has made me feel better and I haven't overdone it...I have been extremely careful!) So, far I have had no vomiting or sliming...so...I guess I'm ok. I have my first post op visit 7/23/2010. According to my scale at home I am down at least 20 lbs. but, I won't be sure of that until I weigh in on the docs scales. At the time of scheduling my surgery I weighed 316, surgery day 308, 1 week post op 285 (according to home scale). I have been rather moody/down...I think its because I am being too hard on myself and expecting too much too soon. Plus, I ate when I was happy, mad, sad, depressed, really for any reason..lol...now I can't! So, I feel rather lost all the time. I'm sure I am just adjusting to a new way of life with the band. Well, that's my story! Good luck with your journey! :sad:

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Welcome to LBT and good luck on your journey as well! Thanks for sharing :sad: