Newly Banded

swanssl · January 22, 2008

I was banded on 1/14 and am feeling great! I am just a little sore in the tummy but have lost 13 pounds and am back to work and doing great. Is it unusual to feel this good. I have had no issues eating or drinking the protien shakes. :tongue:

TheGh0st · January 22, 2008

Congratulations on the quick recovery. Surgery is never "easy" but I too kept shaking my head at how quickly I recovered. I'd had my gallbladder removed laproscopically a year or so before my band and thought I was doing great to be back to work within 4 days. But my recovery from the band surgery was leaps and bounds easier than even that. I did take nearly a week off more than anything to give myself a break from the emotional triggers to want to eat that work gave me while I was still on the liquid phase of my post surgery diet. But for weeks I kept walking around waiting for the proverbial other shoe to drop and for the "real" recovery struggles to kick in.

swanssl · January 22, 2008

I am glad that I am not the only one...You are excatly right....I am walking on pin and needles waiting for the "real" recovery. I should just feel blessed that I feel so good. :rolleyes2: I am still on liquids, but I can hang with 99% fat free Cream of chicken Soup everyday....it is so good. Thanks for your feedback

nurse97 · January 22, 2008

Congratulations on your loss so far. I too was banded on Jan. 15th. I am doing really well too. I hope to go back to work on Thurs. I have to see if I can get a release from my Dr., the eating is going good too. I too am really loving the creamy Soups, lots of Jello, and popsicles. I have had a few Protein Shakes, but only if I feel really hungry. I am really impressed with how well the soreness in tummy has diminished.

earthtokaren · January 22, 2008

Good luck to you. Sounds like you are doing great.

I'm still thinking about having the lapband. I just looked on the web and you are the first person I have read their blog.

SassySuzi · January 22, 2008

I had my surgery on 1/8 and have yet to have a pain. I keep waiting for the pain to start! I have more energy than I did at 17 (this is what my Mom says) and can't wait to get started at 24 hour fitness.

I just can't believe how easy this has been so far.