heatherh

Hi everyone, I was banded 8/16 and have lost a total of 13 pounds since surgery (not great, but I'll take it). However, in the last 3 days, I am UP 4 pounds. I haven't done anything different and I'm not eating like a pig. Could there be a problem with the band? Thanks, Heather

My doc's office gave me a sample list of meals used for b, l & d during the mushy/pureed phase: cheese omelet applesauce poached egg oatmeal pears cottage cheese peaches high Fiber Cereal softened in milk smooth Peanut Butter banana cream of wheat hummus pureed broccoli cantaloupe vegetarian refried Beans green beans pureed egg salad (1 whole egg, 1tsp lf mayo) tuna or salmon 1/4 cup of mashed bean Soup (lentil, navy, black bean, split pea) pureed chicken, moistened with broth shrimp, crab or lobster soft fish chili (pureed)

So, I'm less than 48 hours post-op and came home today to find I had gained 15.5 pounds. They say it's just fluid but I'm freaking out. I look horrible! My face is swollen, my hands are swollen and now I'm so afraid to drink anything else. Did anyone else experience this?

Tomorrow is my big day and I'm so excited. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm a nervous wreck, so that makes me second guess myself and what I'm feeling. Today is the start of the full liquid diet until 8/27 (surgeon does 1 day of liquids before and 10 days post-op). So far, it's okay. I caught myself putting a grape in my mouth while making lunch for the kids and spit it out. I do have to say I have had inclings of thoughts about whether lap-band was the right choice, but I'm not going to allow myself to go there. This is the start of a whole new journey and I'm excited about the possibilities. Good luck, everyone!

Hello everyone! My surgery is slated for August 16th here in Virginia. I didn't have to do the liquid diet, although the surgeon usually requires it. I do have to do clear liquids the day before surgery, though. I'm excited but starting to feel like I should have chosen a different path (sleeve, for example). I'm going to stick with my choice of banding, but have heard it is normal to feel some "what ifs?". Anyway, glad to join the group and take this journey with you all! Heather