HelenC

You're one of the exceptions, Wheetsin, you have to know that

I used one Dulcolax, and someone suggested Gerber Apple Prune juice (yes, the baby juice).

I called my doc today about my port tenderness today and was told it was absolutely normal. We're feeling it now because the swelling has subsided.

UGH..."This is normal, no need to come in"

There is a 42g Protein at Bariatric Eating too, cheaper from the looks of it. http://store.bariatriceating.com/conewwhlipr.html

Not until the 20th. I do think it's time to call him though and move that up.

Oh GOOD....glad to hear that

*groan* I was afraid someone would say that. No, no pain meds - have to stay coherent for work. It's worse during the day than in the evening, but will take some Tylenol at night.

Um, well, let me give you some advice - when they say liquids, they mean "don't put a piece of stromboli in your mouth on the 4th day after surgery"! I had my first PB then, and hurt my esophegus to the point I was dependent on fluids only for the next 3 days. Since then...no, no regrets. I'm 19.1 lbs down since 2/1 when my pre-op diet started and I'm thrilled. You'll eventually realize that you probably can't eat this certain food, or that certain food, and that's really a tough time....but you'll get past it. The positives are far superior to the negatives Don't be nervous...there are a lot of us here to hold your hand, and we'll be waiting for your posts when you get home

OK, I've been back to work 4 full days and we're 90 minutes into the 5th day. I took 12 days off work after the surgery, and for the most part, things are going along like I expected. What I did NOT expect was this near-constant pain at my port incision site. It feels like my port is rubbing constantly on the incision from the inside out. Sometimes it's sharper than others, but it's always a sharp pain. Is this normal? If so, how much longer is it going to take to stop hurting? I seem to be always holding my stomach so the port doesn't rub and people think I'm in trouble when I do that *rolls eyes* so I spend half my time reassuring everyone I'm ok. It hurts when I walk, when I stand, when I drive...the only time it doesn't hurt is when I first get up.

Plan A: Take your scale to the doctor's office and adjust accordingly. Plan B: Add the extra pounds to your starting weight, and just go on from there. You've still lost the same amount of weight, only the starting number is different. I've had to do that and it's a bitter pill to swallow, but the bottom line is the same

I recommend taking the week AFTER surgery While some people can return to work right away, I don't think that's the norm.

Glad you're doing better. I had planned to go to back to work on the 8th days...I ended up returning on the 12th day. I'm glad I took that extra time. Amazing how furkids always know the worst time to play

I was thinking as I walked into the surgical center that maybe this wasn't a good idea

When you find someone that is 100% perfect, 100% of the time, let the rest of us know. We'll be waiting by the edge of the Water that he'll be walking on

Is there no liquid form available? Have you tried cutting it in half?

I have to agree with you Myra! I think I've tried 100 different Protein drinks (Myoplex is my favorite), and I now have a pantry filled with baby food fruits and Better Than Boullion (I thought it was far too strong). On the other hand, who wants to go shopping right after surgery?

No, thank goodness! Dr. B had me do a regular Breakfast and dinner, with a Protein shake for lunch and before bed. It wasn't too difficult to do, and I did lose 5 lbs. I'm having a much tougher time right now because I'm STARVING! (bandster hell!)

I used to design websites professionally, and this is a very nice job Dr. C!

Oh believe me, Pat, it was the softener! I work about 75 feet from one bathroom and 15 feet from another...But the one I'm closer to, we're not allowed to use...grrr! "Office visitors only" I sure wasn't going to risk any major accidents getting 75 feet down the hall!

LOL Steph...I'm pretty sure you'll be at least 20 lbs lighter by then I'm down 17.7 lbs since 2/1, when I started my pre-op diet.

I'm doing ok, other than I'm still having a tough time with the port incision. It's not infected, it's just really sore. I'm hoping this is something that will pass soon. Other than that, I'm just trying to find my way through what foods to eat and trying to get myself on a meal schedule. I started eating mushy foods a week earlier than my doc said to, but I was starving. I have good restriction in the morning but by noon, I feel like I'm wide open! My first fill isn't until 3/15. I'm excited for all of you going through this now!!

Walking and some Gas-X strips will help that left shoulder pain. Glad you're doing well!

I was banded by Dr. B on 2/14/07. His office staff is great, and he's very kind. He was one of the pioneers of lapbanding surgery and has performed over 3000 surgeries to date. I think you've made a good choice

I'll look for it, thanks