Just Banded Yesterday 11/27!

[RangerGin 0]

Hello everyone -

Well, I had my banding procedure yesterday and now I am home. My doctor said the procedure went really well, and though I was terrified of the anesthesia, I made it through in one piece.

So right now I am in some pain, more than I was in the hospital, but of course the drugs are better in the hospital. I imagine that this is what getting stabbed several times in the stomach feels like, but I cannot be sure. I have one incision that hurts way worse than the others. The area with the port does not hurt too badly yet, but we shall see.

I just wanted to thank whoever suggested that I buy Gas-X thin strips and liquid tylenol - they have been life savers! I don't have so much of a problem with air in my shoulders or chest cavity, I myself am just kinda gassy. And the liquid tylenol provides just enough pain relief in between taking the narcotic pain reliever (I am on dilotid). I have had some issues with nausea, but mostly right after the procedure and this morning after the follow up upper gi test that I had done.

My questions right now are: How long before I start to feel better? I know its only been a day but I am already getting antsy and am ready to leave my apartment. I walked outside some today, and my doctor wants me to get up to 2 miles per day (I went to the gym 4-5 times per week before the surgery). Like I said, I walked some today, but I was exhausted from walking around the block. Also, how does everyone handle the post-surgery diet? I am on a full liquid diet, where I can eat broth, creamy Soups, yogurt, milk, etc. I have had some creamy sweet potato Soup today, some hot tea and some Water. I'm not really hungry and I was kinda just forcing myself to get some nourishment (the tea is for my throat which is so sore from the tube). I also had a Protein Drink just to make sure I was getting some Protein. Does it become easier to eat during this liquid stage? I am on it for a week before I start with the mushy foods, and I just want to make sure that I am doing it right.

I kinda feel as though I really need to succeed at this, so I think I"m putting some unnecessary pressure on myself. I feel as though this is somewhat of a last ditch effort for me to lose weight. I have been overweight all my life, and though I am only 27, I somewhat feel as though I am at my wits end. I really want to succeed at this.

I'm sorry for my rambling post... I think it is partly the drug haze I am in and partly the stress I am putting on myself. The long road ahead is kinda daunting to me.

So, I am open to anyone's suggestions.... hopefully some other people out there understand how I feel.

Jenn:notagree

[juliegeraci 7]

Jenn, it sounds like you are doing all the right things. You will be sore for a few days at least.

[sfeiner 2]

Hi, It seems like most people feel pretty good after 4 days and very good after a week. You will have a few days of having a hard time getting enough calories and then probably be just right for about a week and then the hungries will hit and you'll be really hungery until you get a fill. Be sure you get 60 to 90 grams of protien every day. You'll do just fine.

[Lana24 10]

is there any particular type or brand of Protein that is recommended?