On My Way to a new me...

After my battle with my insurance company, I was approved. Initially I was told that because I had given birth to twins in the last year, that more than likely that was where my weight gain came from. After they recieved my medical records they saw that I was infact pounds smaller after the birth of my daughters. I had this surgery to improve my health, I have horrible cycles, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and I'm just out of shape. I need to be in good health to take care of my daughters. It has been a struggle for me. The pre-op two weeks diet, i did in moderation, i kicked candy and sodas but i backslide on small portions of food. After surgery on the 28th, i'm scared but a burger sure sounds good. I can not wait to lose this hunger feeling. the only thing keeping me going is the fact that i went through so many doctor visits to get here to screw it all up and I dont want to make myself sick. I'm struggling! I hate the protein drinks! can't drink no more than two, bare drank one today and that was because i put it in coffee. I'm dying for some grits or potatoes. My head hurts alot. taking multi-vit. drinking some water, not really thirsty. I have gas moments and it feels so good to burp. No bowel movement yet. I have consumed a few oz. of chicken broth over the last few days. Any advice?:scared2:

Try different protien shakes. Found one I really like. The others suck! I like the AdvantEdge milk chocolate from EAS. I buy mine at Walmart. Get some protein in your body. I used protein "shots" for the first week or so. You can get it at GNC or a healthfood store and it looks like a gian test tube. It is just liquid protein. Tastes gross (drink it fast) but it will help with weekness and light headedness. Are you a cafiene drinker? If so your headeache maybe from cafeine withdrawl. Have some tea.

I know you ar tempted to eat something solid but you need your stomach to rest so the band heals in place. The more your stomach has to work at digestion the more it will move around.

Hand in there. Welcom to Bandster Hell. You'll make it through!

You are actually right on track...keep on!

Thanks everyone! It is getting better, i drank 2 protein drinks yesterday, went for a walk yesterday and a 2mile walk today. I had to mix protein shake with skim milk instead of water to drink it. my moms cooking steak for the kids, i'm dying!! I'll be fine though. My mom has been my rock she is on a fast with me, not eating, jst doing liquids, taking vita. and walking with me. I love her.