Tomorrow marks my 2 wks mark since getting banded and let me tell you...

[Barbiek 0]

I am almost 3 weeks post-op and I feel great! Like many of you, I too had the chest pain, heartburn etc. I even had some doubts that maybe I made a mistake getting the band. Now that I am 3 weeks out, I feel great and I love my band! I eat very little and get full so fast. For those recently banded in the last week or two, hang in there! You will soon feel fabulous!

[cranberry31 0]

oh my god bella, i love you, i have been wondering what is with these spasms i can feel in my oesophagus, it just happens randomly even when i am not eating anything, what causes them, ? it started as soon as i got my band on saturday and all the way home from mexico too, however i have to say today is my third day and it is already less, i feel the spasms are getting lower down in my oesophagus instead of at my throat so hopefully they will just fade away.

[pinkdots410 1]

:biggrin: Congrats to you! I am happy with my decision too! I say a prayer everynight, thanking the Heavens that I decided to change my life and that I was approved by insurance and the surgery went well!

[tnag86 0]

AliNSanDiego, Clear Liquids for 2 weeks?! I don't know how you'll have enough energy to do anything. Plus, my doctor has us start on Protein Shakes 2 days post-op b/c you need Protein for your body to heal. I would definitely question your doctor about this. Keep us posted.

[JamieNP 20]

Zeama, WTG!!

I met with Dr. Steely yesterday and I really like him...he is very personable and answered my 200 questions very patiently:blush:. I go for the Nutrition counseling Wed and Gallbladder US/EGD on Sunday....Psy next week and I am done!! Hopefully I can get scheduled soon!

[choopie 0]

:eek: Congrats to you! I am happy with my decision too! I say a prayer everynight, thanking the Heavens that I decided to change my life and that I was approved by insurance and the surgery went well!

hi lexy

congrats on your new journey if u dont mind can u tell me how you got the picture of your before and after thats on your profile thats really cool thanks

[shome 0]

Congrats Zeama! I am in the same boat. I feel pretty darn good.

The one thing I don't get is...

It seems like I am the only one here who is on all clear liquids for 2 weeks post-op (then I can only add Protein Shakes and Tomato Soup for 2 more weeks). When I see my Dr for my 2 week post-op I will be asking him why.

I have been reading others who added mushies/soft foods 2 weeks out...

My Dr. puts everyone on 4 weeks post-op clear liquids!!! I must admit I didn't make it. Mostly because a week & a half out I volunteered at a kids camp for a week solid. But then again I am not really losing either. Soooooo....... stick to your Dr. orders!!! It's worth it.

[Angelsma 1]

If it's any consolation, I also am having gas pains, bloating, tightness etc. I tried the store brand gas-x - helped for awhile. However, it seems like the CVS brand "phazyme" sp? gelcaps are working fast! They're a little pricey ($10.50 for 60) but heck when your stomach feels like it's ready to explode it's worth the price. I cannot wait until this passes altogether.

[BellaPerdente 0]

I can't imagine anyone making it FOUR WEEKS with a clear liquid diet. My Dr. said 3 days clear liquids and 2 weeks FULL liquids (which includes Protein Drinks and different soups). Where is your nutrition coming from? I would be drinking Protein Water at least.

[AliNSanDiego 1]

Since I cant have Protein Shakes yet, I am drinking 2 bottles of Isopure a day. That gives me 80 grams Protein.< /p>

[shome 0]

I can't imagine anyone making it FOUR WEEKS with a clear liquid diet. My Dr. said 3 days clear liquids and 2 weeks FULL liquids (which includes Protein drinks and different soups). Where is your nutrition coming from? I would be drinking protein Water at least.

At one week post op he ok'd to resume protein drinks. 30 grams protein per drink, at least 3 a day.

[Annie0341 0]

Congratulations!!!

That is so awesome. I can't wait for everything to move forward!

[shelly311 7]

hey lalindsey.....wow what a good feeling that must have been to wear pants that u know were snug just weeks ago.......i cant wait till i can say the same for my closet full of stuff...lol...