DeAna N

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CONGRATS.....sorry to hear your in pain the shoulder pain was the worse to me it does get better hang in there I am 1wk post op and I feel better everyday so hang in the there is light at the end of that tunnel your in I promise.

CONGRATS.....sorry to hear your in pain the shoulder pain was the worse to me it does get better hang in there I am 1wk post op and I feel better everyday so hang in the there is light at the end of that tunnel your in I promise.

Good Luck tomorrow..... cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen

I'm 6 days post-op and I'm still swollen. I gained several pounds from the iv fluids and gas so hopefully when the swelling goes down I'll see my pre-op weight again. In the mean time I'm eating small quantities and drinking, drinking, drinking! :-)

I didn't weigh after surgery because it can be discouraging u were pumped full iv dripped to ensure you were hydrated & getting some nutrition in addition you were inflated with gas until you release the gas fluids and swelling it is not your true weight don't stress yourself out I was banded on 15Aug and I wont know my weight until 30Aug when I go to my follow up appt

You were just operated on a couple days ago. They pumped you full of all kinds of IV fluids and drugs, most people actually show a temporary gain because of all of it.
The first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing, not for losing. The losing will come but right now you need to focus on healing. My best advice is try to make good food choices and stick to band sized portions but put the scale away entirely for at least the next month.
Just focus on healing.

HAPPY BAND DAY...sending prayers and love your way I'm so happy for you

I love the Unjury it mixes well. I've had the Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Vanilla is my favorite since I'm able to mix it with so many fruits. I've only had it with skim milk though, after my surgery on Thursday I'll have to mix it with Water only for one week. I hope it doesn't taste too bad with only water!. I can't wait to get this done, counting down two more days! Also work is getting MUCH better. LOL

So yesterday, I woke up at 4 to be at the hospital by 6... I live far from the hospital. My nurses and anesthesiologist were great! When game time came I felt so uncomfortable with the gas mask but then I was knocked out before I had time to complain. When I woke up the nurses said my surgery went really well and that I even had a hiatal hernia that the dr repaired at the same time so I got a 2 in 1 surgery. I wasn't in a lot of pain, but deep breathing is what hurts the most right now due to the gas. I'm debating in gettin the gas x strips like I've been hearing. Do they really work wonders? This gas is killin me!!! It's there.... It wants to come out.... But it won't. Any tips? Nonetheless it was nice to have broth for the first time yesterday!!!!

On my way to check in to the hospital now!

I'm having the weirdest cravings. Anything liquid that is salty. I just drank a little Pickle Juice Are any of my other post op bandsters feeling the same way? I just recieved my Unjury products today. So far I have had the vanilla and I loved it!!! I bought the sample pack so I'm anxious to see how the others taste! Good luck to all you pre op's going in this week!!! Happy banding

August is upon let's hear from everyone getting banded August
ROLL CALL...15AUG who else is out there?

Good Luck tomorrow..... cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen

Good Luck tomorrow..... cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen

I'm getting banded and am 5 days into the pre-op diet as well. For those struggling I'm right there with ya but the end result out weighs this diet by miles!! Just a trick that I've found is that the slim fast shakes are 190 calories/10g Protein. Makes a great Breakfast and supper (when ice chilled). I change up my lunches with the other options we have. Already down 11 lbs.. Just my 2¢ for anyone really struggling...
"This Too Shall Pass"

Got to remember to pick up the Hibicleanse today! Lord let it get here, I was almost so hungry I was thinking of re-scheduling but there is no way I'll do this pre-op diet again. I have to press on! Two more days, woo hoo!!

24th for me !

Luckily I took some pain med around 7 last night and a gas x, and hubby rubbed my back a but, It worked. I was Afraid I was gonna have to sleep standing up!! today I'm feeling good and HAPPY to be on full liquid!! Woohoo!!

I just ordered the Unjury starter kit and the big order of the chicken Soup Protein I'm excited to try, I've heard great things.

Happy Band day to everyone going in today!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 8 of this DAMN pre-op Protein diet and I'm STARVING, STARVING!! lol At least I get one decent meal per day, I can't wait until din din time. I'll be banded on Thursday, August 23rd. I'm so hoping that I won't be hungry anymore. I think that's the worst part and I'm already stressed and crazy. I'll be fine I know, pre-surgery, new life jitters!

Good luck to you

UPDATE I spoke with a doctor from my primary care's office. Her thoughts are that it was a culmination of everything everyone here has mentioned, but especially the BP. Big news- one week post surgery I am off BP meds! It may be temporary, but my pressures are running about 105/75! Once I get back to work (school) who knows, but they are asking me to monitor, medicate, and comunicate with them. Weee haaaa, now for the cholesterol medication! Then I'll be drug free! Today I can start adding mush foods which should help since I can't stand the Protein Shakes anymore. Thanks for everyone's advise and support. You all are the BEST!