4 days post op

texasgal2008 · February 23, 2008

Yeah! I had my surgery on Tuesday and here it is Saturday and I am starting to feel like my old self! I am one of those unfortunate people that happen to be allergic to all narcotics and have to take the drugs with benedryl! Yuck...makes me feel terrible. But I have been on only Tynelol since Thursday and today I feel human again. I have to be on a two week full liquid diet. I had a Protein Shake this morning and a pop cycle just now. But this is my question for all of you.......I really can't tell the band is there. I know it is not tight right now, but I expected to HAVE to take very small sips but I find that my sips are not small unless I am thinking about it. Is this ok? Here is another question for you....when does the swelling start to go down?

Thank you...I have so many questions running thru my head!

minpinmom · February 23, 2008

We had surgery the same day! I didn't have any pain meds and took liquid Tylenol a couple of times (soreness from coughing). I am wondering the same thing, I keep taking tiny sips out of fear really.

ta337 · February 23, 2008

I didn't really fill restriction until my third fill. I'm sure some people would disagree, but it is better for you to loose slow. It will come off if you are committed to getting fills. I lost 95 pounds in 2 years, but lost maybe 30 up until my third fill. I think our doctors did it "right" in that they didn't fill up the band too much on the onset. Let your body heal and then you can work on loosing weight fast. Don't worry.

I'm not sure how to answer your question about the swelling. My stomach was already so big and I was in so much pain that swelling was the least of my concerns. LOL

sussexmanatee · February 23, 2008

CONGRATS!!! I was banded Feb 11..your swelling will start to go down around 1 week..atleast it was that way for me..I started to feel hungry after a week and a half..my surgeon told me I could progress to the soft foods..like eggs..fish..oatmeal..etc....you can drink your fluids like you would regulary to if tolerated..but they say NO STRAWS!! I have been downing fluids with no problem..but REALLY being filled up quickly when I eat...you see..fluids just slip right thru..so they have no restirction..if you start to feel increasing hunger..talk to your surgeon..like I did and he/she ,may recommend to advance to the soft foods help you feel fuller...soo I know that I have babbled long enough and went overboard with my answer...!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!