Hi! I am new just had my Lapband today

pbrown · August 21, 2006

Hi ,

I also was banded August 17th. I felt good the first day but was really sore on day 3 and 4. I had a terrible time getting out of bed. I had pain in my left shoulder and chest and pain on my left side so much that I had to hold my side in when I walked. Today I can walk without holding on to my stomach. I am feeling tired however, maybe because of surgery and liquid diet. My diet is Clear Liquids for two weeks then creamy liquids for 2 more weeks and then mushies for the next two weeks. then I think onto regular foods. Hope you are doing well!

losha · August 21, 2006

hi - you said you eat what you like. i am getting the band soon and understand that the stomach is the size of a golf ball. what is a normal food day like for you now? thanks Losha

pbrown · August 22, 2006

Hi Losha,

I am on the clear liquid diet fro two weeks. It is pretty boring and I will be glad to move onto the creamy liquids the following two weeks. I have been having sugar free Jello, chicken or beef boullion and fruit juice. There isn't alot to choose from. The new stomach supposedly holds about 1/2 cup of food or liquid at a time if I remember right. When is your band date?

p.brown

Serendipity4124 · August 22, 2006

Hey Jewel it's the "friend from lapband class" LOL, I'm glad to see you on here, its the best tool I've found! Wish me luck tomorrow, I'll try to give you a call when I feel up to it!