Finally Banded

[flmommyof2 79]

I was banded yesterday. I am still in the hospital but I am going home today. My stomach is sore. Mostly around my port. Pain in my back and shoulder from the gas they filled me with. I ate a Popsicle and just a little bit of broth. I don't know why but it made me so full. I don't know yet how many cc's my band has in it yet. But I was told my liver was normal size so he had no issues getting to my stomach. So happy to be able to post an update in post-op. Y'all have a blessed day:)

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Congratulations !!!

[flmommyof2 79]

Thanks hun!

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Congratulations and welcome to the other side ! You are probably swollen around the stomach so that may be why you're filled up on a popsicle and broth. Hope all continues to go well, good luck !!!

[Gilmour 18]

I got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Moving around (especially getting in and out of bed) was really painful yesterday but today is a lot better, even getting better by the hour. I feel like I will be ready to go back to work Monday (I am self employed and work from home).

I am already bored with this week's diet, but I have my eyes on the horizon!

[Bandista 7,466]

Congratulations! For me the walking helped so much with everything -- a little further each time you're up and around!

[flmommyof2 79]

Walking definitely helps with the pain. I'm just so happy to be on this side of my journey. Glad you are doing good Gilmour. Thanks everyone for the support:)

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Gilmour, you and I are the same height and almost the same starting weight. My 1st 7 months the weight just fell off of me , as long as I followed my Dr.s rules. I just had my 3 yr band anniversary yesterday, so glad the band helped me get my life back ! Im stronger, healthier and happier !! Hope all goes well for you ( and flmommyof2 too ) ! The first few days I was a little wobbly, after the first week I was off and running !! Good luck to all of you ! You got this !!!

[flmommyof2 79]

Thank you Pink! Wish you all the best as well hun:)

[igotthis98 41]

Congratulations!

[flmommyof2 79]

Thank you so much hun:)

[Gilmour 18]

Gilmour, you and I are the same height and almost the same starting weight. My 1st 7 months the weight just fell off of me , as long as I followed my Dr.s rules. I just had my 3 yr band anniversary yesterday, so glad the band helped me get my life back ! Im stronger, healthier and happier !! Hope all goes well for you ( and flmommyof2 too ) ! The first few days I was a little wobbly, after the first week I was off and running !! Good luck to all of you ! You got this !!!

Thanks Pink! I am day 5 post surgery now, still on painkillers for a bit of soreness AND serious hunger pains! I really feel like I am starving, but it is not as uncomfortable as it sounds. I am counting the days until I can ditch this liquid diet.

Of course the scale is going down but I am not going to get excited until I get back on real food and still see the pounds drop.

Is it a problem that I haven't pooped yet?

[flmommyof2 79]

I haven't took anymore pain meds since yesterday. Most of the soreness I feel is in my port site. I've been really light headed today though. Almost like a shaky feeling on the inside. I don't know but I did lay down and it seemed to help. I don't ever really feel as though I am starving but I do get hungry. It takes so little to fill me up. As far as I know, my band is empty. The restriction I feel IS probably from swelling. I don't want to weigh until I go back to the Doc on the 23rd. Hope all is well with everyone. Y'all have a good night!

[lapbandgal 8]

Congratulations!!! My first weeks were difficult, mainly because of the fat person that was living in my head! The surgery gave me a tool, but I still had to work on me. . So exciting this new phase of your life!!! Keep up the great work, and remember..... It's worth it!!! ????