PattyGirl66

Please use this time as for healing, just as Carolina girl said you are still recovering. I am 9 days post-op and just started mushy stages per instructions of my surgeon because I am having a hard time with my protein and she is worried I will get sick having no nutrients, but she made it clear my mushy foods are to be very liquidy (no meats) I am drinking plenty of water(about 64 ounces) and gatorade. Gatorade replenishes any loss of fluids, restoring back electrolites. It has the right amounts of sodium, carbs, and potassium. I drink about 12 ounces a day. Main thing is to follow YOUR surgeon's orders to what your plan is! Don't worry about the weight as it will come off

ohhh i am so nervous thinking about fills..... I better get over it soon, LOL

aww you are being banded on my birthday, and that will be your 'new' birthday!!! Best of luck and a speedy recovery!!! -Patty

Hi Melissa, The scale can be your best and worst friend. I myself get on the scale once a week at the same time and day first thing in the morning. You can weigh yourself every day, and every day you will see a different number. Why do that to yourself! Put the scale away and look forward to jumping on it once a week. You don't need the added stress. I know for many it is difficult to do this, but honestly that is pure torture! Best of luck to you! -Patty

Me too! my post op visit was yesterday, Surgeon said the incisions healed nicely. She wants me on mushys now (for the next 2 weeks) because I can not get the Protein drinks down because of acid reflux. Got the ok to go swimming! My 3 mushy meals are planned out for the day, so excited about eatting and getting some nutrients in. Glad you are doing well!!!

Surgeon at first looked in my mouth and immediately thought I was dehydrated because my tongue is white and I have constant thirst. I told her I am drinking plenty of Water and gatorade (almost 64 oz). She asked about my urine output and if I was lightheaded or dizzy. I told her I was just a little lightheaded but because I am not taking in any nutrients in 8 days this could be the reason. Basically she said the band is tight due to swelling that should go down by next week, she offered to take the air out today and I got scared because I am still sore around my incision where the port is. She gave me a prescription for a powder form antacid blocker to see if that works and to come back to the office next week if I continue to have the same symptoms. I was told to to eat some fine mushy foods immediately because I can't do the Proteins right now. Tonight I was told to do plain oatmeal with unsweetened applesauce and make it liquidy, and try to get in 4 ounces. Thus, this might help with the acid that is over producing in my stomache. Overall, incisions have healed up nicely and I was told I can go swimming

Congratulations! a wonderful accomplishment, you should be very proud of yourself! How lucky, no fills!!!!

Hey Everyone, It's been a week since my surgery and today I wanted to update you all on my status since I have joined this site over 7 Months ago. According to my Surgeon everything went great! My Husband said I was in the OR no more than 50 minutes. He couldn't believe how fast it was. I was released to go home same day (which I was shocked), but to find out later that all lap band surgeries done by my surgeons are all to go home unless there was a problem. Two days into post-op right after I tried drinking a Protein drink I have developed very bad acid reflux. I hoped it would pass, but here we are day 7 and it is still bad to where I haven't had any Protein drinks (but 2) in 7 days. Luckily enough I am keeping myself very hydrated. I drink plenty of Water and gatorade and basically have lived off of these 2 drinks since. I have minor discomfort such as bloating and swelling feeling around the incisions, but nothing that is not tolerable. My gas pains are gone and have had them for only a few days. Really the acid producing is unbareable. My first post-op doctor visit is tomorrow (Thursday) where I will discuss this with one of the surgeons. I have already started myself on Prevacid (its only been 2 days). I really hope this will pass, I didn't expect this to happen to me and I am worried because I am getting NO nutrients in what so ever! I will keep you all posted on what the surgeon tells me.... PS: A HUGE thank you to my friend Mis73 (Missy) for always being there for me, she has been my backbone through this entire process. My husband and I are very thankful for her. Love ya girlie!!! -Patty

Thank you Lisa!!!

Great advise Missy, I did this on the pre-op that was the only way I was able to lose the weight was to spread my meals through the course of the day.

Feel better, and take it easy..... Hope you get a good night sleep -Patty

<---Scheduled for 8:30 in the morning (July 25th) (staying focused, keeping busy) How are all my July bandsters doing so far??

Here is a large list I found for you http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm

they look deelish!, a whole lot better alternative than a slice of very fattening cakes or cookies. Nice find Justme, I will deff look for these down the road

ya did it!!!! take it easy, wishing for a speedy recovery! Keep us posted, -Patty

Hi Samantha, tricky tricky question... How we all learned was the hard way, through trial and error. Every person has different taste towards what brand works best for them. I can't tell you how many brands I purchased and money I spent before I found the brand I like. Now, with saying that you can start off by not spending a lot of money by buying Pure Protein 'Chocolate" from Walmart. Its inexpensive and taste like a chocolate milk shake if mixed with fat free milk or almond milk. You will need unflavored protein as well to add to your Soups, foods once banded. I found

Donna, I have no clue I was stating what the person above said, maybe its something given to them by the hospital or doctors. I don't know, but if you have acid reflux any antacid blocker should work just fine. I have tried prevacid by my doctor and it didn't work. Zantac works better for me, I buy the generic Walgreens brand Wal-zan and I have the same symptoms as you. It won't hurt giving it a try.. Let us know, -Patty

Here ya go.....http://www.fatsecret.com/Diary.aspx?pa=fjrd&rid=3491016

Lots of July bandsters here-- Best of luck to the ones who had their surgeries in the several days, hope you are all recovering, taking it slow, and easy. Keep us posted on your progress. <------ 2 more days to go

Donna, I was wondering the same about the reflux. Try the somac or some other antacid blocker to see if that helps. This may just be your cure. Let us know, -Patty

I have UHC and I had to do the 6 month restricted process. They also screwed me over by making a clerical error which 'delayed' my initial surgery of June 13th, took them a month to get it straightened out. I am scheduled for surgery Wednesday, July 25th.

I can't express enough my love for cream cheese, LOLOLOL

whoooooooohooooooooooooo! Girlfriend I am doing the happy dance right with ya, even far apart I can feel your joy! You are a true inspiration to many many of us on here, but to me its special because we share a bond on here since we first spoke. You give more than 100% of support and encourgament to everyone on here, especialy me. People have no clue the endless emails I send you and you always respond back. I know I can count on you, and you can deff. count on me! I am sooOOO Proud of you!!! (((((((((hugs)))))))) from me to you!

Donna, is there anything you can take for the nausea feeling. i know there has to be something you can buy for it. Maybe call up your surgeon's office and ask. You shouldn't be feeling like this for weeks now. Feel better and keep us posted