I Did It, Now What

Kat817 · January 2, 2008

Big D---I found getting in and out of bed the hardest part--and like you I felt I might be putting too much stress on my newly placed stitches. Someone here at LBT come to my rescue!!!

The advice given to me was to place a dining chair next to the bed----you can use it to help leverage yourself up and down--it worked wonders!

As for the not needing fiber----that is totally normal!!!

It is known around here as the "Liquid in = liquid out" phase! It will ease as you begin to add food into your diet. I found broth was making mine worse, so when I eased off of it, and replaced it, it helped some.

Good Luck on all the recent surgeries---you soon will be the seasoned bandsters helping out around here!!!

Welcome to LBT!

Kat

Big-D · January 2, 2008

Thanks Kat for the tip.

Justin · January 3, 2008

I also had my lap band installed on the 31st. Watched the fireworks from my hospital room. It hurt a lot yesterday, but today I feel fine as long as the pain meds stay in check. Lots of gurgles in my stomache. I find myself having a hard time remembering to drink constantly. I can't wait to have the liquid stage over