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!

Thanks... one girl on here is suppose to send me some... I think its funny that the one meets at dennys how crazy is that???Once she sends me some I will send them to you! Thanks again

Cleveland Clinic 216-444-2200
2nd Thursday of the month
5:30pm M60 Conference room

Simply Support
Debbi Gierlicki 440-886-2523
Every Monday at 7pm
Parmatown Mall at Denny's

Bariatric Care & Weight Loss Management Support Group
Summa Health System Hospital
330-375-6590
4th Wednesday of the month 6:30-8pm

Bariatric Support Group
Akron General Medical Center
1-866-646-4578
call for dates and times.

Support and Beyond
St. Huberts Episcopal Church
Kirtland
Jan Wolanski 440-867-4015 or [email protected]
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm

Weight Loss Surgery: Ashtabula Support Group
440-812-8935
2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:45pm

Hope this helps.  If you come across anymore please let me know.

Have a great day!

I forgot to post the video here!  I posted (so far) three different videos.  Here's the thread with the Q&A panel.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4231131/More-video-Qa mpA-Panel-Friday-evening-Cincinnati-OH-Event/#34751792

Here's the thread with the two different videos from the fashion show. 

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4228393/2-totally-dif ferent-Cincy-videos/

More video coming of the entire fashion show.
hugs, Y

I have mocha flavor and mix with cold coffee and half &half and it's divine.