1 week postop

well today i am 1 week post op from getting my lap band and doing fine.  surgery went well and it took about 45 mins  to do the whole thing.  woke up, felt ok and went home the next morning..  im still on liquids and im down 20 lbs since my prop diet.  i had a followup esophoghram and everything looked good and have a followup with my surgeon tomorrow.  hopefully she tells me i can start mushies. i am getting tired of liquids. adam

Adam, The first weeks are not great, but it does get much better as you go along.  Make sure you are getting all of your liquids in.  And, you should be walking frequently as well.

Hi Adam, I will be interested in your progress as I am a few months behind you. I anticipate surgery in late August (band). Good luck and keep us posted! All the best, Chris

im walking alot.  maybe even over doing it at times. but it is real hard to get all my liquids in.  i have been very gasy after i drink or eat(soup).  sometimes i cant tell if im full hungry or gasy. i have only been getting in 1 maybe 1 1/2 slimfasts a day and a couple of glasses of water or gatorade a day. but i have been going to the bathroom so atleast i know im not dehydrated. adam