Peggy1011

I'm happy to report I'm feeling 100% better. I'm now 5 weeks postop, down 22 lbs, and feeling like a million dollars. The lap band is truley the best thing I've ever done for myself.

that sounds delicious!!! I'm going to make it tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. I'm new to this, so at this time I have no recipes to share. peggy

Hi Jen! I just had my banding done on Monday, and I know just how you feel. Yesterday and today have been very tough for me. I watched my family eat pizza for dinner tonight, and it was sheer torture. I cant believe my stomach can growl so loud!!!! peggy

Hi Everyone!!! I am sooo happy to have found this forum. I had spent the day searching the internet for anything I could find regarding postop recovery, etc. and luckily I found all of you I just had my band done this past Monday. I'm still pretty sore, but the gas pains are easing up. I've been surprised to read that several of you had it done via same day surgery, and the next day were out feeling fine. My doctor admitted me for 2 nights in a hospital (per his normal routine), and I'm still struggling with pain at the port incision site. My tummy is still very bloated and I cant wear regular clothes yet. I thought this was routine, until I've read most of your posts. Has anyone else had surgery/hospital admission similar to mine? By the way, mine wasnt done in TJ, it was done in upstate NY. Currently, I'm struggling with the starving sensation, and am counting 2 more days until I can try some cottage cheese, applesauce and mashed potatoes. I'd love to hear from you........ Peggy