Thanks for all the replys to my message. I am now one week out and feeling much better. To Miss Lady the pressure you are feeling may not be just gas but actually your band. I could feel mine, no doubt, and it was so uncomfortable. That only lasted for a couple of days. Now I can still feel it but I think I'm getting used to it. It was day five before I began to overcome the gas. I used ginger tea, cinnamon tea, deep breathing through my nose and was very careful not to inhale air as I ate. I could lay on my right side on the 4th night. However, day 7, I was dumb enough to go out shopping with my husband. Just a few things and a few stops...you know the routine. Although, I was very careful, no cartwheels, by the time we got home, I was so sore, I could feel every incision. And, I could not sleep on my side. You better believe I have been a very good girl today and am feeling much better. I am already sick of the liquid diet...not because it's liquid so much but because it's boring and tasteless. So I got busy. I love to cook. You might want to try a couple of recipes I came up with. Potato Soup Bake one 5 oz. potato ( I think reds are so flavorful even if you shouldn't bake them) 1/4 c. skim milk 1/2 T. butter 2 T. garlic hummus dip (Trader Joe's) S&P to taste (do this after you've blended) then blend again ***** and bake the potato in the microwave for 3-4 min. While still hot slip the skip off. Now mash and add the milk and butter. I just mash down with a fork because this will be blended. Now add the hummus. I put this in my Bullett Blender (which was well worth the investment) and blend until absolutely smooth. Measure out a 1/2 cup and put this in the microwave to heat...about 1 min. on high. There are other dip you can use this way and the flavors are really good. Nutrition on this 130 calories and 5.9 protein Chicken Noodle Soup Healthy Choice chicken noodle soup 1/2 can 2 T. Campbells cream of chicken soup Remove the chicken from the soup. Now add all to the blender, Bullett is great for this, and blend until totally creamed. Measure 1/2 cup and heat. This will make 2 servings 1/2 cups each. Nutrition 70 calories Really simply but good. Milly J

It's now about 8pm on April 10. Many prayers are coming you way for a speedy recovery. Keep posting and let us know how you're doing...

Yes everyone's journey is different. I went in with the attitude of this was going to not be difficult for me and that God was going to take away the pain and that is what he did. Now I still dont have too much pain, but I do have tons of gas. That is the worse part of the entire surgery. I am a bit weak from not eating much but this too shall pass.

Michelle, Dr W is my doctor and I love him. He cares so much for his patients. The office is usually running behind so expect to wait on your appointment. During the appointment Dr. W will talk to you about what surgery you are considering and he will get to know you. He will explain the surgery and the essentials you need to know to start the process to surgery. He might even put you on a diet. After the appt. you will see Debbie and she will explain all that your insurance requires of you to be approved. Everyone in the office is great. If you get a chance, stop by the resource center and check out what they have. Hope this helps. Let me know how your appt goes!! FYI. I think I was at his office for about 2 hours during my first appt. most of which was waiting, but it was SO worth it!!

I have BCBS of TX (UT's Insurance). They are self-insured. Yes -BMI 50+ & hypertension.