Day 3 post banding

I am on day 3 post banding and I am doing great. Monday’s surgery was good. The only problem was being stuck 6 times for the IV. They had trouble with every patient that morning. I had some gas but walking helps and I have had great success at "blowing" off steam!! Luckily my wife is VERY understanding
Day 2 was just as good. My belly button incision was sorer but no seeping or itching. I started pureed foods in the afternoon, pudding, V8 juice and a 1/2 banana in Unjury. For dinner we boiled a chicken breast and pureed it in the Cuisisnart and mixed that in cream of chicken soup. It was great! The funny thing was I looked at that 1/2 cup of soup and thought "I cannot eat all that! I did but it took 25 minutes. I was so happy! My wife and I walked several times outside 15 to 20 minutes and that felt great.
Day 3 has started off great too. My belly button incision is still the only sore spot. I did take to big a sip of my protein shake and it hurt a bit going down but this is a learning experience.
 I have only used the pain meds about every 10 to 12 hours so far but I think I might be done with that too.
All in all it has been a wonderful experience. My wife has been such a fantastic help and encourager

Off to a great start!

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Hey Sparky!.....We were banded on the same day @ the same place by the same Dr.!.......I think you were right before me. I had trouble with my IV also! My anesthesiologist made no qualms about not being happy with the IV's that morning! I loved my team they were all wonderful & funny....which always helps. I had a rough couple of days but I am healing well now and am going back to work today...desk job. I'm kind of afraid to actually "ea"t anything more than protien shakes and yogurt.....I can't stand the smell of most foods right now....not entirely a bad thing . My husband ha staken such good care of me also ...it is nice to have that huh? I hope you stick around and find support here....Good luck to you!

It was a fun day! I heard the questions they were asking all the other patience three times so I almost answered them before she asked me!
I have had an easy time after surgery. I took my last pain meds on Tuesday morning. I did have quite a bit of gas for about 4 days but it was not painful, just uncomfortable. Three of my strips have came off and all my incisions look good. I have lost about 8 pounds since last Monday. I have to admit I am not holding to pureed foods. I have been eating crab cakes, chicken salad ran through the Magic Bullet, not pureed but smoother than usual. I am careful to chew everything to oblivian and I am staying to 1/2 cup servings. Protein shakes made with 1/2 a banana and a teaspoon of peanut butter is my healthy cheat!!!
Hang in there!

Sparky, Good luck! I love my lapband. My recovery was super fast. Feel free to message me if you have band questions. I am no expert but after 2 years, I kind of know my way around living with a lapband. -- Tom

I just had surgury on 9/29/2010.  I've lost 8 pds. in 5 days.  I'm doing ok.  How much did you lose?  I have alot of pain.  Is this normal?  Any info you can share I would appreciate.  Thank you .  Cyndi

Cyndi,
I had no pain. It appears that way with WLS. I was the lucky one. The good news is that the pain is short lived. You will find living with a lap band to be easy. I lost 80+ pounds. I blogged about my experience. You can read my story at http://jokiescafe.blogspot.com/search/label/Bariatric. As you read it, you can see that it is a roller coaster. There will be good and bad times. You are on a journey where you are redefining your life. My story ended very good. I feel great and am doing great.
Tom