Well, I'm amazed to write that the first 4 days post-op have been WONDERFUL! I have had virtually NO pain (I can't even feel the incisions or port site), the liquid diet has been VERY manageable, and I already have restriction! Plus, I've dropped 7 lbs. since Wednesday! Gone forever!

I've been having a protein shake for breakfast and 1/2 C. of soup several times a day, plus lots of water with protein powder. Even these very small meals leave me full for hours!

I never...

Carly

Well,
At this point I just need to have the GB ultrasound and the upper GI. Then, I go to see Dr. Steinberg for my surgery date.
It looks like it will be sometime in October.

It is still far away, but it seems more of a reality. I am conflicted as to who I should tell and when...I will think about it.

Bimbabe

The last couple of days have been pretty good and no headaches. I still haven't been getting enough calories and I believe my body is in the starvation mode. I have not lost any weight at all but have gained .5 lbs. I'm not going to worry about it but will try to get in more protein and calories.

We have had lots of company since yesterday and I cooked all morning long. I didn't feel any pangs of hunger at all. My only problem has been "thinking" about the potato salad I...

shaversd

I decided to post my very first blog and make it a trend going forward because, frankly, I need to hold myself accountable. I don't know what is wrong with me. In the past, I have always been very gunho about diets and exercise. Yes, eventually, I would fall of the wagon, but at first-- up to a year at a time, I have been very disciplined. I must admit, I havent been with this band. Starting with the 2 weeks of liquids, I cheated a few times. Ultimately, I did lose 15 pounds or so pre op, but...

jaria007

So dad and I were done the same day and dad's recovery is going a LOT better than mine. I ended up staying 2 days at the hospital so they could manage my pain a little better and to ensure that I didn't react to the pain meds. Although I am feeling a little better everyday but still have pain in the port site!

I am not really overly hungry whereas dad is and I have been trying to get down more water but am finding it hard!

I am getting up and walking though the gas pain...

Roheryn