steffy1099

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Had my Lap Band put in last week and I feel good!  It was quite a day since I've never had surgery before but I was able to come home from the hospital that night. The pain meds helped a lot and I did need them for the first 4 days. They really knocked me out. I would be awake one minute and then asleep the next - during a conversation!!   By the time the 5th day came around I was not in so much pain, and felt so much better after stopping the pain meds. As far as the liquid diet goes, I do not have a lot of room in my new belly for the full shake requirement at each meal.  As a consequence, I've had bouts of low energy.  My mistake was I didn't do anything to make up for it and will be working on it now with higher protein shake/supplemental powder.    I did get up and walk each day for a little as instructed and now, other than  making my family do the laundry lifting and vacuuming, I'm back to doing regular household management routine (being a mom of 4) and working (from home).  I spent a few hours shopping today. I was worried I'd be too tired for Christmas preparation but I feel good!   I did have wonderful support between hubby and mom.  I think it helped for sure in getting back on my feet so quick.   I am 9 days post op now and have some abdomen pain near the port area but it comes and goes and is very tolerable.  I had my check up today and lost 7 pounds! I'm very happy.