My surgery is in the morning :) 12/31/12.

[LJCBF 363]

I did really well. It was a VERY rough start due to the severe left chest pain due to gas. The heating pad and pain meds did not help at all. Walking around really helped the most. I am currently up playing on the computer. No real stomach pain. Mild tenderness at port incision site-but really I had about 12 hours of discomfort and now I feel great!!! I have been drinking Protein shakes and Water like my surgeon said...I feel no different at all in that respect. I do not feel any restriction when drinking. I also do not feel full which sucks because I am very hungry and can only drink fluids. I have a ten milliliter band with 3 milliliters in it right now. My first post-op appt is monday' date=' and my first band fill is on 1-28-12. I hope they really tighten it up so I am not hungry![/quote']

CONGRATS!! You are on your way : )

Two Key things:

1- Go slow with the speed at which you drink (and later eat)

2- Begin "exercise" today.... Walking - unless doc says no and they usually encourage walking as it facilitates speedy recovery so should be all good... Begin today ! Record it - do 1 minute or 2 if you can ... Just in house even back in forth in hallway if needed - don't worry about shoes,slippers are fine. Do this 3 times an hour for 4-6 hours of your day. Assuming no problems then add 30 Seconds each hour ... Record it! You are on your way to Freedom!

Hope in your future is POWER in your PRESENT!

Lee

269lbs lost - Diabetes, Lung Disease, High Blood Pressure REVERSED

[sunshine412 33]

Your lucky, i wasnt hungry for a week because i was so swollen. I just got my first fill so now i have 4 cc in my band... i was just like you. Got banded and still felt like a botomless pit after my surgery. After my first fill im much more restricted... i can hardley eat bread...