Hello everyone

[BandedNhappy 0]

I am new here and I thank God for this site.

I used to be 125-130lbs. My first child left me at 170lbs and my second at 220lbs. After numerous failed diets, I am now 278lbs.

I had my surgery last Monday (10/19/09). I started "mushy" food yesterday (oatmeal with skim milk for Breakfast, sugar-free juice mixed with Water and Ysopure with skim milk plus in between, bean Soup for lunch...still sipping on the Protein Drink until dinner. I may have Yogurt for dinner, I am not sure yet.)

I used to feel weak and light-headed during week one, now I feel full the whole day. Also, I haven't weighed myself as of yet, but I feel a lot looser.

I am scheduled to see my surgeon this coming Thursday because I am still experiencing pain inside my tummy from the procedure. Is this normal?

Am I doing it right?

Does filling hurt?

Go banders!!!:cursing:

[heidelfinc 0]

Hi

I had my surgery on 10/16/09 and am a two week liquid phase... it hasn't been that hard.

today my port area is hurting, but prior to this I have had no pain...

I would love a buddy to go through this with, feel free to pm me if you like!

[kiz 1]

Welcome to LBT!

Sounds like you're getting off to a great start. It's not at all unusual to have some stomach pain for a few weeks. Mine was at my port site. It would come and go, but adult strength liquid Tylenol would zap it. Even several weeks after surgery, I'd have a bit of pain now and then, but nothing that needed medication. Mostly I felt it if I had been sitting for an extended time.

My fill have never hurt. I barely feel a pinch.

Congratulations on your surgery, and keep up the good work.

[JosieK 120]

Welcome to lapband land....

i'm sure you will feel this is the best decision you've ever made.

i had pain on/off for a few weeks after surgery.

the fills do not really hurt. my doctor does them best but he has a nurse that's pretty good too.

good luck on your journey....

remember to drink Water, eat Protein and move, move, move

josie

[BandedNhappy 0]

Thank you to all who responded with such kindness to my post. My surgery was a long time in the making. I could not decide whether to go with the gastric bypass or the band. I stumbled upon this site while searching for answers and Boy!! I am glad.

Thanks for the offer heidelfinc. I will contact you via pm soon.

PS...I can't get my sticker to show up on screen. I have 138lbs to lose and I want to keep track on my goal. Please help.

[John.P 0]

Well your sticker is showing up now. Good luck with the recovery. It is not as bad as you might expect. I am about 15 months out and had some problems but still I am very positive and dedicated to the work ahead. I go to a monthly support group for lapbanders and gastric by-passses and that is good for the moral support and a pat on the back occasionally. After ignoring Protein Shakes for awhile, I have come back to them and believe that they are important. Just remember that the band is only a tool and you have to keep at it. There are good days and then some bad days but I am completely sure for myself that it was well worth it. I am about half way through to my goal and I just keep working at it. Again, good luck.

John.P