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Im on day 6 Post Op and I am just now getting hungry and the liquid diet is getting old and I need more! My DR appt is later today so I will see what he says. I too feel as though I dont have much energy and after doing some walking and family stuff I am tired. Still I am very happy about the future!

Most everyone has pain, it's surgery. They will give you meds post op as much as you need. Do not be afraid to tell them when you are in pain. It lasted for me about 5 days. They will send you home with meds and again, use them! When you cough or sneeze, hold a pillow against your chest and press, this will help. Also make sure if you have kids, out a pillow on your chest if they are on the bed in case they jump. You will be fine, its just part of the journey. Best luck and stay in touch!!!

Best luck and please keep us posted!

You will do just fine! Best Luck and please stay in touch!

You will be fine, really they take you in and then you are out then wake up.. LOL Not that fast but they will make you feel very comfortable. Good luck and stay in touch. If you have any questions before post or IM me. Best Luck...

Just start two weeks before unless insurance is makingyou do 4 weeks. The reason for this diet is to get you ready for the after dietissues and to shrink your liver to make it easier to get to your stomach andhernia if you have one. Most WLS patients have them. I did a liquid diet forthe first two days. 1000 calories. Then on the third day until the last twodays you can add a lean cuisine or similar less than 300 calories. This isincluded in the 1000 calorie diet. Then on the second and last day beforesurgery you go back on just liquids. My liquids were cream tomato Organic wasthe best tasting( onion Soup, chicken broth and Mushroom were alright), V8light juice, Crystal Light, Water Protein drinks twice a day. Make sure to getabout 60-90 grams of protein. Most came from the protein drinks. It’s not thathard to get the items it’s just the damn repetition. I would try and locate a nutritionistthat works with WL people as they know the plan and diet. Yes my nutritionisttried selling me their Amway crap. You just need a Multivitamin and try achewable or liquid option. I was told Do not take any Vitamins until 4 weeksafter surgery. Let me know if you have any questions. I am now 1 week post opand it’s not easy but the rewards are so exciting. I cannot wait until 6 monthsout or even better 1 year. Again, just IM me If you need any more info!

Hye Q T I am surprised your Dr told you to start Vitamins. Mine said absolutly none until the 4th week? I guess it's different for everyone. Wish you well and I am sure we will continue to talk and rock this new lifechange!

Yep was banded on the 11th and now hungry very often. I am going to see the Dr tomorrow so I hope he will guide me thru the next few weeks. I have just been eating cream of tomato and mushroom soup, protein drinks, crystal light, water and V8 light juice. My pain is about gone minus I wake up a bit soar. The last two days I have been up and moving and going places but I seem so damn tired later in the day. I think its from the low claroie or misssing nutrients? You all have this as well?

Hi Mimatvlv We were banded on the same day. I am going to my Dr Monday to get staples out and possibly a fill? I am doing just liquids but I can have creamy tomato and mushroom Soup no chunks in it. I am also drinking costco Protein shakes, crystal light and light V8 juices. I was doing fine pre op and just until a day ago. Now I am very hungry most of the time. I was told this is normal but for the love of god I want food! Hope it goes well and let's stay in touch!

I was banded OCT 11th and I am looking to get back to the gym soon. I am concenred about my current calorie intake or lack of and my Water instake during my workout. How long should I wait until I get back to the gym. I am now starting to walk a bit outside but a bit painful yet. I don't know how I am going to plan my calories, carbs and Protein after the 4th week. I am thinking when I get done at the gym I might pass out from missing things in my diet! Anyone tell me what they did and what they are doing? I can't wait to start running after I get down about 50 lbs. Thanks so much!!

Yea I would call your Dr and get the liquid med. I think its Hydrocodone and it really takes the edge off and lets me sleep. I was in crazy pain from sitting up, walking and forget coughing... I am now feeling better but tried to go visit my dad today and had to go home. I think my mind was bigger than my pain. Anway, let me know if you need anything. I am really loving this site because we are all going thru this together and alot of people are way further than us. Have a great weekend!

You should go see your DR asap. You should not be feeling hungy if you are following the plan and have your fills done. Remember how you look now and how you will look in a year from now if you follow the plan. Stay Positive and make sure to have alot of support! Good luck and let me know if I can help!

They are a combination of gas and pain from the incisions. Take the pain med's and try to walk. Walking seems to help me get the gas out! I too can't wait to be more active with my daughter! PMA is the key!!

My daughter is about 23 pounds and I try not to lift her but sometimes I can't just let her reach for me and do nothing. I do keep a pillow on my stomach when she is on the bed and she already pushed on my wounds and it killed. I was told to not do lifting for at least a few weeks. I guess you will know when you can do more. Good Luck.

Hello this is Ted from Detroit, I just had my Large Bandinstalled ( LOL Installed) Tuesday. I am now home and feeling much better. Ihave been using the liquid medication to ease the pain and so far things aregoing as planned. I have yet to take a # 2 but told that will come soon…I havebeen on a clear diet and now I can have tomato Soup and anything that can fitthru a straw while not using one. I finally took the bandages off my incisionsminus my port as I want to wait another day or so. I think keeping a PMA andlooking a year down the road is keeping me focused but no obsessed! I have myPost Dr appt on Monday and can ask some questions that I forgot during our lastvisit. So now I just have to rest a bit, walk and get my Protein in. I amreally looking forward to my diet plan and getting back to my exercise! I have been reading allot of posts on this site and it's sad that a largeportion are not encouraging for people considering the surgery or need post Opsupport. Allot of people talk about hunger, cheating and mistakes. I was toldfrom the get go that this will not be the magic answer, it’s a tool to helplose weight and portion control. I am amazed that people had this procedure andare going back to old ways moments after their operation. In any case, thanksfor having me and I look forward to a great journey!

My Doctor said not to worry about calories now. I am two days post and just doing liquids. He said not to obsess too much your stomach will tell you how things are going. He did say eat your pretein, starch and veggies in that order.

It was not easy but not hard. Just get liquids you like and keep track on the fridge of Calories. I was on a 1000 cal diet. I bought my shakes at Coscto and organic Soups in the box. I loved cream of tomato, Mushroom and onion. Nothing in them but liquid. Low fact v8 fruit juice, sugar free ice pops, crystal light cherry and some other stuff. I was allowed a lean cusisine under 300 calories ( included in the 1000 daily) on the third day until the sencond to last and last day before OP. Good Luck, I would suggest having one meal of a juicy steak and whatever you like as well before or 1 day in. I also quit smoking so It was hard for me but I did it and now I am 2 days out and soar but so positive for the outcome!! Good Luck and remember the end result.

Banded on October 11th. Home now, still drinking my pain med and feeling much better today. I am drinking some of my protein shake now and will follow with some juice. trying ot figure out the liquid options for the next week or so. I am scared to take a shower with my stictches so I have to figure this part out. Scared to take off the bandages... I am so positive. Funny how all these people I read are already cheating and going back to old habbits. What the heck people!!!

I am in need of a good Nutrionist that specializes in WL patients Post Op. The one that was referred to me is not what I need. If anyone knows a great person that knows what they are doing please contact me! I need someone in Oakland County. I am in Commerce TWP.

I know there is another topic about Vitamins but its oldand I need some help. I feel a bit in the dark and need some POST OP help. I amabout three days away from my surgery and the vitamin thing is driving me nuts.I met with the Nutritionist my Dr recommended and wasn't that impressed. I thenmet with some guy who wanted me to but his AMWAY vitamins. Not happening. So myquestion is to you: What do I need to take every day, where should I go to look?I have a Trader Joe, Target and most other major stores near me. Also, I amtold no vitamins until the 3rd week? I read that everyone is taking something differentand I need some basic help so I can ease my mind before surgery. I will alsoask my Dr. as I have an appointment the day before my surgery. Any help wouldbe awesome.