Banded On 5/10/12 :)

[Christine2126 1]

That is great I am going in on the 23rd and im am so nevous.. I did really well after I had my gallbladder out 3yrs ago, I am hoping to feel the same way, Im just really scared and excited, I have been on my pre op diet for a week no and its been good any advice for after surgery.

[goldielocks<3 2]

Patty, I am totally excited to hear about your recipes! I'm struggling with the whole Protein thing right now a little bit...but I'm still on full liquids (Jello is included woot!).

Christine, I felt the exact scared/nervous/excited feeling too (kinda overwhelming right!?)! But the surgery really isn't bad at all and you'll do great as long as you make sure you stay hydrated, rest a lot, and also walk around a little to get the air out. sugar free popsicles were my favorite thing to have right after surgery. Feel free to ask me any questions at all. I'm still learning too!

[goldielocks<3 2]

Hi everyone. I am pretty new to this as well and am getting banded tomorrow morning. I am super excited and nervous lol.

TX mom27 - Congrats on your surgery! how are you feeling? I hope you're doing well! Let me know if you need to talk about anything.

[nela mariposa 3]

Sooo... i had the surgery on the 18th of may and yesterday was prolly the worst... it wasnt all that bad but it def wasnt good. I barely ate anything until the evening... i ate Tomato Soup and tried to drink Water but i am so scared to drink or eat too much. Thats the same as today. The only pain is the port site but the gas is bugging me and once again, im afraid to eat more than 3 babyspoons of Soup, Protein Drink or pudding. Am i being paranoid or am i doing the correct thing?

Not to mention the walking around im doing and breathing exercises that i constantly have to do when all i wanna do is actually rest. Lol

[goldielocks<3 2]

It's good that you're keeping up with the walking and breathing even though it is annoying, i'll hand it to you! lol I'm glad you're not in too much pain. Ummm, I drank all Clear Liquids for the first three days and I felt like I could drink pretty freely, just small sips.

You should be able to eat 1/2 cup of food or drink that much liquid without a problem. Your band isn't filled yet so that's strange. Maybe you just need to slowly ease yourself into a little more food.< /p>

Hope you feel better soon!

[andi525 8]

It's good that you're keeping up with the walking and breathing even though it is annoying' date=' i'll hand it to you! lol I'm glad you're not in too much pain. Ummm, I drank all Clear liquids for the first three days and I felt like I could drink pretty freely, just small sips.

You should be able to eat 1/2 cup of food or drink that much liquid without a problem. Your band isn't filled yet so that's strange. Maybe you just need to slowly ease yourself into a little more food.< /p>

Hope you feel better soon![/quote']

Hi there! I was banded on the 4th and I just had broth and Jello for 4-5 days and I was fine. My dr said no Protein or pudding until day 5. The first week is definitely the hardest, hand in there though! Good luck!

[nela mariposa 3]

I wanna blend up some watermelon... yall think its gonna be too much sugar?

I haven't been walking as much as i should... cuz im still sore. Should i suck it up and walk anyways? How are yall handling it all? (Banded on may 18th)