February 2014 bandsters?

[Andy1 16]

Hi all sitting in my hospital room waiting something to happen, had bloods taken, had my meal. Op in the morning. Glad to see all wheat well

[fatty2hottie 57]

Heading to the hospital now for my surgery!

[scubachick 58]

Heading to the hospital now for my surgery!

Good luck!!!

[valarie kk 103]

Hi all sitting in my hospital room waiting something to happen, had bloods taken, had my meal. Op in the morning. Glad to see all wheat well

Good luck keep us posted

[valarie kk 103]

Heading to the hospital now for my surgery!

Good luck keep us posted when you feel like it.

[fatty2hottie 57]

I went in for surgery around 8:30am and went home a little after 2pm. I didn't have a hernia and my surgeon said my liver looked great (yay for not eating for 10 days!). The gas pain was really intense in my back and it took me awhile to get comfortable. The throat was also a little scratchy and dry. I have been walking around some, but mostly resting. These pain meds make me so tired. I have some pain in my stomach around my incisions. I am really hungry but I am not supposed to have anything but Clear Liquids until tomorrow afternoon by the medicine cap full.

I appreciate all of the supportive comments! The only person in my life who knows about me having surgery today is my husband (and you all!).

[starfish n coffee 157]

How are you feeling now? How long are you on clear liquids?

I'm feeling 1000% better! Clear liquids for 2 days then puddings and Protein supplements day 3 - 14. Then after that I can start with mushy foods.

[starfish n coffee 157]

I went in for surgery around 8:30am and went home a little after 2pm. I didn't have a hernia and my surgeon said my liver looked great (yay for not eating for 10 days!). The gas pain was really intense in my back and it took me awhile to get comfortable. The throat was also a little scratchy and dry. I have been walking around some, but mostly resting. These pain meds make me so tired. I have some pain in my stomach around my incisions. I am really hungry but I am not supposed to have anything but Clear Liquids until tomorrow afternoon by the medicine cap full. I appreciate all of the supportive comments! The only person in my life who knows about me having surgery today is my husband (and you all!).

Day 2 & 3 will get better. Sip, sip, SIP Water. It's important to stay hydrated. Move as much as you can within reason to move that gas. Remember you had an invasion to your insides. Rest and heal. Welcome to band land.

[MestizaBander 43]

Glad you are feel better! I just started full liquids today but I still have tons of pressure and bloating so I'm getting full off 3 teaspoons of yogurt. I've been walking and walking but it's not budging. My dr. Told me to get some Miralax to help me get some relief. I can't wait to feel better!

[starfish n coffee 157]

Aahhhh Miralax...that should help. I have some as well. Thanks. This gas comes and goes. Annoying!

[Andy1 16]

Hello. Just joined the banded gang. Glad it's over sore around the middle but to be expected. Now on liquid diet for two weeks then sloppy food for two weeks then normal food. As of date no gas pain yet!!!!

Hope you all are ok.

[showingmyinside 14]

Well guys, just to update, I am 10 days post op, been on regular food for a couple of days now and already down another ten pounds since surgery. I see a lot of you guys saying you are hungry so I must be one of the few that got lucky but then again my doctor also said I do already have some Fluid in my band. It is actually hard to eat 3 times a day....I eat my chunky Protein and will go what seems like forever to my husband without eating. However my doctor said that will wear out the closer I get to my first fill which is a couple of weeks. I guess we shall see.

Still having gas pains but not as bad as in the beginning of course. Hope everyone has a great weekend and congrats to those that got their band this week and good luck to those that are about to get theirs!

[MestizaBander 43]

Hello. Just joined the banded gang. Glad it's over sore around the middle but to be expected. Now on liquid diet for two weeks then sloppy food for two weeks then normal food. As of date no gas pain yet!!!! Hope you all are ok.

That is good to hear! Your diet sounds a lot like me. I didn't have gas pains but I did have all the pressure and bloating from it. Do you get full off of liquids?

[MestizaBander 43]

Well guys, just to update, I am 10 days post op, been on regular food for a couple of days now and already down another ten pounds since surgery. I see a lot of you guys saying you are hungry so I must be one of the few that got lucky but then again my doctor also said I do already have some Fluid in my band. It is actually hard to eat 3 times a day....I eat my chunky Protein and will go what seems like forever to my husband without eating. However my doctor said that will wear out the closer I get to my first fill which is a couple of weeks. I guess we shall see. Still having gas pains but not as bad as in the beginning of course. Hope everyone has a great weekend and congrats to those that got their band this week and good luck to those that are about to get theirs!

I just started full liquids yesterday and I can't eat more than 3 teaspoons of yogurt. How much are you able to get down? After I eat I'm full but my tummy is growling still.

[showingmyinside 14]

I just started full liquids yesterday and I can't eat more than 3 teaspoons of yogurt. How much are you able to get down? After I eat I'm full but my tummy is growling still.

I can get down about 2-3 oz of Protein, like fish or chicken without getting uncomfortable. I don't know how else to describe it because it is not pain or gas....I guess it what I actually should have been listening to, my body saying it is full! Crazy! I only did full liquids 5 days post op and now only eat when I actually feel like I need to, not even because I am actually "hungry". This journey is definitely going to take some time to get use to. I have to relearn me as well as learn how my band works!