Just had surgery on Thursday

Bozzj · April 21, 2008

Hi All,

I just had surgery this past thursday and went to the doctors today for my check up. I figured i'd give ya an idea of what it was like thus far because i loved reading those threads:rolleyes2:

The Surgery:

It wasn't as bad as i was expecting. I was sore (stomach), but was able to walk with assistance the first few hours after surgery. I was in recovery for 3 hours then i went home (out patient facility). I felt crappy that day, but not HORRIBLE...i didn't take any pain meds (only tylenol).

The second day it got worse. I wasn't hungry, but very sore and the gas was the issue. I walked and walked lol to try to get it out...that stayed for 2 days.

On SUnday i felt much better. The gas was almost all gone, but i've been hungry...and my energy is low. So, i switched to sugar ice pops (instead of sugar free) here and there to get some sugar in my system. That helped quite a bit.

Today I went to the doctor and i lost 8lbs so far. It felt good to get out, but i was tired and wanted to go home after all was done. On Friday i start mushies..and that includes (for me) mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, mashed sweet potatoes, pudding, Water based Protein Shakes, cottage cheese, runny scrambled eggs with ricotta, farina, pastina, cream Soups, etc. No Beans, no oatmeal. I'll have 3 meals a day: 4 oz. each for 2 weeks. After that i'll go to soft solids (tuna/chicken/egg salad, soft fish, chili, ground beef/turkey, etc etc). That'll be until i go to the doctor at my 6 week mark.

So there's my experience thus far. 8lbs down..162 to go:biggrin2:

kalalilly · April 21, 2008

Sounds like you are doing great. Good luck. I hope I do just as well. Does walking help with the gas?

I just did my stress test and thought I was going to die. I hope everything is good. The Dr said they didnt see anything wrong.

Bozzj · April 21, 2008

Sounds like you are doing great. Good luck. I hope I do just as well. Does walking help with the gas?
I just did my stress test and thought I was going to die. I hope everything is good. The Dr said they didnt see anything wrong.

Hi, thanks. Yes, walking (slowly) is how the gas moves down. My back hurt the worst from the gas...i just could not get comfortable for days! I'm sleeping fine now and my spirit is way up because of that. Plus, i'm off until Thursday so i'm just taking it easy.

I'm sure you're stress test will come back fine!! I didn't have to do that because i'm self pay.

Rebechuds · April 21, 2008

Congratulation on losing the weight. I hope my experience with the lapband will be that easy. I have been researching it for a few days. I go my first seminar on 05/05/08.

berrypatches · April 22, 2008

Bozzj, I too was banded on Thursday and am feeling puny and weak:(

Good to hear you are recovering well! I am VERY glad this is behind me no matter what I feel at this moment I have faith healing and better days are ahead for us:) Cheers to you and good health and happiness:)

smiles

Patches

wildercrews · April 22, 2008

Congrats! The gas is a killer. Walking will get rid of it - just walk, walk, walk.

jestersmom · April 22, 2008

I was banded on Friday and am feeling better and better each day.

I'm up and walking (made it around the block today!) but very gassy as you all are talking about. Moreso when I take the Protein shakes (EAS low carb), rather than the Water or chix broth. It feels as if the gas is above the port site rather than below it. Also, I may have to call my surgeon tomorrow morning. My port site seems "pinker" than normal (I had a hard time getting the bandage off when I took my first shower) and it's a little warm. I don't seem to have a fever though. My lap cuts seem to be healing perfectly; no pink, no heat.

Best wishes to all of you!