beced 10 Posted June 12, 2014 I was banded yesterday. I got to the hospital at 7:30 for a 9:30 surgery but they didn't start until around 10:00. I was home resting by 4:30. The pain is not as bad as I thought it would be. I slept half the night in a recliner and the other half in my bed. I was sent home with a OnQ med pump. It is basically a numbing medicine and a script for Ultram. I am walking a lot. I also had ahernia repair. That is where most of the discomfort is coming from. My pre-op diet consisted of 3 Protein shakes and Water for 2 weeks. I lost 32 lb doing that - which shocked me. I can start eating soft foods today and can have only that for the next 2 weeks until my follow-up appt. I am hoping the hardest is over with. Becky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandNewTrina 8 Posted June 12, 2014 Congrats!!!! My surgery is Monday... Good luck as you continue on your journey... 1 betty_s reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWatchMe 7,117 Posted June 12, 2014 Congratulations !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted June 12, 2014 Soft foods already? Double check your post op instructions? That's very unusual but not impossible that a doctor would allow soft foods so soon? Most of us had to go at least a week before soft foods. I was on liquids for about 8 days and then mushies. Welcome to the other side. 3 Debbie3sons, betty_s and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beced 10 Posted June 12, 2014 Thank you all. As far as soft foods go, I can have them now. My drs orders are liquids only the day of surgery after u get back home. This also includes strained cream Soups. Then starting the day after is soft foods for 2 weeks. That is when mt follow up appt is, so I will find out whats next then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plopez 77 Posted June 12, 2014 Soft foods already? Double check your post op instructions? That's very unusual but not impossible that a doctor would allow soft foods so soon? Most of us had to go at least a week before soft foods. I was on liquids for about 8 days and then mushies. Welcome to the other side. Yes I'm on my last day of fluids. 7 days for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWatchMe 7,117 Posted June 12, 2014 I win! Six weeks full liquids here!!!!!! LOL, I guess that WAS unusual. Glad it's behind me. 1 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady VS 1,147 Posted June 18, 2014 Congratulations on being banded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mooseg 4 Posted June 20, 2014 Congrats!! Take it easy!! But walk walk walk!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites