Tamg

Well I had my surgery May 11th. I was to start mushie tomorrow but decided to try it tonight. I did an egg and OMG it is delish!!! I haven't been hungry since my surgery but this tastes so good.

I'm getting 64 oz of fluid or more a day and my protein is 60 grams or more a day My surgery was May 11th and I start mushie food tomorrow

My surgery was the 11th I will be your buddy!! Lol

I took a week cause I had the time but glad I did. I have a desk job but was just run down. Tammy

I was banded May 11, 2012!!

I took a week off but everyone is different. I was tired and the gas pains.

I was the same way but now that burning is gone and it doesn't bother me to sit at my desk anymore.

I had the same thing about the burning but that has all gone away finally. I had decided to cll last friday on this monday but when I woke up saturday the burning was gone and I feel great. I know it's there but that's already doing better. Good luck Tam

I was banded on the 11th as well!!! To be honest I haven't felt hungry at all but I haven't felt full either. It really crazy!!!! I have my 3 Protein shakes a day all my liquids and I might have a Greek yogart in the evening if I don't have broth. Now tonight my husband brought me some egg drop Soup and I strained the eggs and it was delish!!!! I'm feeling great!!!!! I am some what nervous about starting soft foods on Friday. It sounds like our schedule as far as food is the same. Look forward to doing this journey with you.

There are plenty of people in here that have lost more than 50 lbs. There is a 100 lb club. I chose that band the same as SashaWLS.....the risk, family and down time for me. I almost had myself talked into the sleeve and so glad I went with the band. Why would your doc tell you you will only lose 40 lbs?? Hope this helped, Tammy

I was banded on the 11th and I have some itching at the port but no redness that looks the same to me.

Sorry I cant help ya on this. I had to do liquids for two weeks after surgery then week three which is this Friday I can try mushie and I'm nervous about. Sorry I couldnt help ya more. Tammy

My doc says no gum as well and I miss it. I'm sure they dont want us swallowing it but anything ending in the ol WILL give you gas. Plus the air you suck in with it the same as drinking out of a straw. Tammy

I didn't get all that protein the first 3 days with only getting 4oz at a time. I did have broth that has protein and Greek yogart. The protein will come is what my doc said.......and it has!!!! I'm getting my protein and fluids in each day. I can't drink half hour before eating and an hour after eating. I do know that once I did get my fluids and protein in I felt better and I felt better sooner. Just really think about fluids and protein. I might not of mentioned this but the only thing I drank before my journey was diet sodas!!!!! Now it is Water and I started that two weeks before my surgery. I'm proud already of what I have accomplished so far and its just the beginning of the journey!!! All I can say is God Is Good!!!!! Tammy

Sending out prayers!!! Everthing will go fine I know it ...... I've been there and done that...... LOL. I was banded May 11th and feel great!! Tammy

My doc said 60 to 80 grams of protein. I haven't felt hungry and have to remind myself to eat. I don't have a problem getting protein in. I do my shakes and then Greek yogart. I can start mushie on Friday so I'm sorta excited about that.

My household loves tofu. I can't wait to start eating it again....I just hadsury on the 11th of May so I have another week of liquids yet. I love taking firm tofu and making scrambled eggs out of it....adding bell pepper....onions....whatever you want. Do a Google search and it will give you recipes. The majority of my Protein will be fish and meat substitutes. Your meat substitutes are loaded with protein check em out. Any questions ask away. Tammy

My household loves tofu. I can't wait to start eating it again....I just hadsury on the 11th of May so I have another week of liquids yet. I love taking firm tofu and making scrambled eggs out of it....adding bell pepper....onions....whatever you want. Do a Google search and it will give you recipes. The majority of my Protein will be fish and meat substitutes. Your meat substitutes are loaded with protein check em out. Any questions ask away. Tammy

I can totally relate!! I was banded on May 11th and still don't know either. I have to pay attention to the time to make sure I get my shake in. I've haven't yet felt hunger. Now that you said that about hot flashes.....yes I've been having them. I'm feeling good except for some burning in the area of the port but other than that no complaints. I do feel at times some gas yet but its just annoying. One more week of liquids and then I can start mushies. Take care and I look forward to more reports. Tammy

Hey!!!! Welcome!!!! I had my surgery on May 11th and best wishes to you!!

Yeah welcome to the other side!!!!