Jess527

I have been reading different posts and I just want to know what abbreviations mean what?!

I feel ya, I keep forgetting what day things happened AND I'm talking recent things...

@dqueen how long are you on liquids, a month? Dr. said I can start mushies in a week, I'm gonna say that my week of full liquids started Wednesday, so Tuesday may be plausible. Dr. also said that its your body, basically (what I got from my visit with him today) that I was no longer full from clear liquids and couldn't get full, this was good time to move to full liquids. When I can no longer get full from these full liquids, I will move to mushies. And after mushies for at least a week (kinda nervous about solids getting stuck like Rozie was) I will be ready for solids. My first fill has officially been scheduled for September 28th. He said I had about 3 cc's in my band right now and I was basically open.

Thanks for the confession miss. @ Buc I never thought about those V8 drinks, does it taste like tomatoes (b/c I don't do tomatoes), or are you doing one of the flavored kinds...they have strawberry don't they?

Thanks, have a break in class. It would be going much better if I wasn't so gassey, and I didn't even drink my whole protein shake. I am looking forward to this long holiday weekend, especially since I don't know how my body will react to new allowed foods. Have I said how much I love this forum?! So helpful, and makes me feel like I'm not alone!!

Arkansasmom, congrats on your weight loss! Tomorrow I have my check up and 2 hour class they make you take before you are allowed to eat solids. I hope I get a thumbs up for mushies!

Thanks LJM, I have high blood pressure and I am on medication for it, maybe that played a role in the answer I received not long ago from doctors office to go ahead and have a protein shake.

Yeah, I said screw it and called the doctors office...and wouldn't you know he puts me on hold and later comes back and tells me I can have a protein shake!!! Then he tells me the first week is the hardest, and I'm almost there

Today I wasn't as hungry, surprise surprise...I still haven't had that protein shake. But it is in the back of my mind. I appreciate all of the support (both ways), just having you all to talk too makes this easier. (Day 7)

Thank you, that's it I'm gonna have a protein shake for lunch! Very helpful, thank you. I say lunch because my husband says it doesn't matter what you all are eating, I should listen to my Dr.

Newbie, Thanks, you just gave me some hope to make it to Thursday...I have an EAS shake waiting for me!! My stomach is hating everything I am "allowed" right now...and everything is sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and broth. For the gas pains, I agree with most people moving is the big thing and Gas X strips help.

I am now on day 6 and I feel like I am starving, is that even possible? I am so tired of sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, and broth. Is there ANYTHING else I can have?! I have been back at work since Monday, which was the first day my gas was no longer gas but diarrhea (I feel weird writing about my bowel movements). Today is my second day of being in the bathroom everytime I put any of the above 3 things in my mouth, and I just don't understand why I can't have a protein shake...I think I would kill for a protein shake right about now, I mean how much more gassy can I get?! I am feeling frustrated and looking for some support!

I'm on my lunch break, and today isn't that bad, besides gas pains and burping loudly at work. Plus I feel tired, but I only took some liquid tylenol today. I feel like I have been in the bathroom a lot today, for that reason I only wish I had taken one more day off. (Day 5)

Thank you all, that was very helpful. I have a desk job, so I do not have a physically demanding job. I walk around a lot, which should actually be good for me. Just worried about getting up and down, that is what is the most uncomfortable for me. Now, I feel a little less stressed about Monday.

I had my surgery on Thursday, and I am supposed to go back to work on Monday. Anyone else in the same boat? I know I cannot drive to work if I am still on my pain killers (liquid hydracodone). I am hoping I can do tylenol on Monday and get through the day, any advice from anyone?