1 day post op lap band procedure and I am nervous...

[rgvdlz 0]

I had my lap band procedure yesterday and I am starting to get nervous. I am starting to get hungry and I am beginning to doubt that I can continue this liquid diet for another 3 weeks! Is this normal to feel this way?

[LadeedaF 2]

Yes it is. That was one of the hardest thing to do but you need to keep remind yourself why you did this & know that it's only for 3 wks and it will be so worth it as you see your weight come down. I'm 7wks post op & feeling great. Just know it will get better:)

Ps the hunger you are feeling is most likely gas.

[rgvdlz 0]

How long will the gas last and what can i do to alleviate some of it. I am walking around the house as much as I can but I am in pain from the gas and i feel very bloated.

[LadeedaF 2]

Walking is the best thing you can do, you can also try gasx. I had most of my gas in my shoulder so I would also use a heating pad. It does get better everyday

[Corrigan 75]

Of course it's normal. We all went throught it. As far as the hunger, that's just something

you'll have to work through. I bought some costco chicken boullion and mixed it with a

little Protein isolate (you can buy it on the internet a lot cheaper) and that helped a lot.

Next week you'll be on full liquids and that's a little better, then mushies which is tolerable.

Just grit your teeth and hang in there, it does get a lot better, and it'll all be over soon.