Had Lap Band Surgery Yesterday

[brendap 2]

Everything went very well. I have not been hungry at all. Hard to eat Jello though. I do much better with ice Water and chicken broth. When I swallow anything, I still have alot of gas comeup. My stomach kindof cramps up and there is alot of growling. I am eating the chewable gas x tablets and that seems to help some. Stepped on the scale when I came home today and gained 3 pounds. yes I fussed! but I guess its just becuase everything is swollen. I have been up as much as possible today, cooked venison backstrap with yellow rice and corn for my husband for supper and then I made some nutter butter balls dipped in chocolate. Had absolutly NO desire to eat anyof it. Backs of my legs are screaming at me from pushing myself up in the hospital bed. I am taking some of my liquid loritab and hopefully that will get me thru the night.

[LB4Me 35]

Welcome to the other side. I canot believe you are cooking and baking already! sleep tight.

[Tams45 2]

Congrats...it does get easier, just do lots of walking and lots of Water

[GrammyDiane 1]

Had my surgery on Monday and am also not hungry or tempted by my husband's food. The burping is something I find as well but I wonder if I am sipping too much at one time. You mentioned cramping - I was told to not drink ice Water for awhile, stick to room temperature or warm since the cold can cause the pouch to spasm. I'm an avid ice Water drinker but I don't want to risk the spasms! So my juice and water sit on the counter till I'm ready for it and I haven't had any cramping. Might be worth trying??

Try not to overdo - I know I did too much the first couple of days since my mom was with us and needed 100% assist for everything. My husband was wonderful and did so much for both of us, but I know I was still doing more than I should have. I'm paying for it today (she was admitted to the hospital yesterday so I can now focus on me and my recovery) with a bit of nausea and just feeling worn out.

Hope the pain is easing for you.

Diane