DeAna N

So excited! Getting banded tomorrow morning!!! The only thing I'm nervous about is complications. Other than that I'm feeling pretty excited and I hope the healing phase is pretty quick!

So I was banded on June 28, 2012 and I'm at the point where I'm eating again and everything. So my question is if I eat the whole kids meal portion is that bad????
But the other day I ordered a kids meal chicken dinner and only at one chicken finger and a few potatoes???
So I don't eat it all, all the time...
But coming to the realization of what I used to eat and how little I eat now is the most wonderful feeling the world. Looking back at my portion sizes kills me and breaks my heart that I did that to myself. My new banded life is treating me well and I'm loving every minute of it!!!!!

I used milk of Mac & I did finally go just remember you don't have much solid in you so b patient when you strain it should not affect your stomach or band its to high up in the digestive track my Dr said it was safe to try but not till I'm in pain it cancause other issues(hemorrhoids...ugh)

Eek. I'm having that pain now and I'm only 4days post op. Please god, don't let this continue for that long!!!!!!!! Good luck to u! Hope ur pains ends very soon!!!!

Sliders are foods which go down easily, have high calories and little nutritional value. They don't fill you up. So things such as icecream.
Then there are other foods which go down easily but they are more satisfying and have a high nutritional value so they are not really a slider. e.g Greek Yogurt.

WOW....Four names to add today there is 2 August bandsters going in for surgery today. Please join the August 2012 Bandster group. Good Luck to everyone
03AUG-MikeB, Kiatierose, dianalyn, SibleyNP Congrats
06AUG-cmk9, Rojasonoli, Rachel1978, cshoe12164 Congrats
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24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998
27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron
28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970
29AUG- joann852
30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm
31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115
Congrats to everyone

I guess the biggest thing I learned was to keepsomething in my stomach I would get rid of all the gas and would be so happy then I wasn't eating & my stomach would feel up with gas again now I eat at least 1oz of food every 15min(my protien shake or soupy cream of wheat) and no more gas now

you will love the cream of wheat I have to eat it very running but my DR allowed me to start it yesturday and it has helped greatly with the gas it just never came back after I started using it I make the instant( with soy vanilla milk) and split it into little tiny containers it takes me all day to finish one instant pack but it has made a world of difference for me..... Good Luck and enjoy

it was a difficult couple of days the gas was the worse i would get rid of it & it would return with a vengeance but I'm doing so much better now thank you for asking you day is coming soon are you ready? I know you are

New too:) its been a slow recovery for me. But I'm getting there.

I'm tomorrow... Omg this is really happening. LET'S DO THIS!
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Have only 8 days to go before surgery. It's starting to seem real now... I'm not scared but just very excited about the trip and the procedure...Good luck to all of you coming up and those who have just had surgery.... Havent' been on here much lately been very busy working....Can't wait to be off 10 days. Yesterday was one of the worst days i've had as a nurse.... ever....

I'm glad you are feeling better, the gas seems to be the most common problem judging by everyone's posts, was there anything in particular you found useful to shift it?
I am so ready for it, I hate to say But it's all I can think about. I'm not scared as I believe there's a bigger plan and it's already mapped out anyway. I'm keeping myself as busy as I can in the hope that the days will go quicker. 9 days but who's counting!!

I went through the EXACT same thing for the first week. My surgeon told me it's caused from not taking in enough Protein. What are they allowing you to eat? I had nothing but Soup broth, so in my case I think that feeling was from not taking in more than 100 calories a day. I was allowed to have a Protein shake but I almost got stuck on my first one, (started sliming and everything) so I had to stop taking them until week two. I admit I cheated a little and started the week two diet one day earlier because of those issues. I literally couldn't function, I had to take another entire week off of work because my body was too weak to get up. My husband had to go with me and hold my hand for the little five minute walks, and a couple times I still almost didn't make it. For me, the effects that the post-op diet had on me where a hundred times worse than the surgery itself.
My problems went away almost completely when I started the second week diet and was able to get back up to 500-600 calories again. I'd give your band doctor another call, maybe he'll let you start the second week diet early since you're supposed to start tomorrow anyway (I assume?). In the meantime, try to take it easy. You won't notice it as much if you rest a lot. You might also be suffering from low blood sugar. If that's the case, warm apple cider helped me out a lot.

Had a rough evening last night, kinda a similar episode, but chalked it up to a Panic attack. Which I do have meds but didn't take it lasted about a half hour. I was scared but I think it's just the gas, recovery and liquids. Tomorrow I can add protien shakes and cream of wheat too. I think I need it, though I'm not Hungrry. it takes time. Be careful, I'm praying for us all

I'm sure it's a combination of the post op diet and recovering from surgery. It sounds like you were doing an awful lot when the fainting spell hit. Slow down. I know you probably feel better but your body still has a lot of healing to do internally. People don't realize the enormous amount of energy your body uses when trying to heal itself, especially from surgery. Couple that with the fact you're likely nutrient deficient right now, it's little wonder you felt like you were going to pass out.
Slow down, give your body time to recover

I am 9days post op today and if has not been a picnic. Exercise already?? Omg no! I am hoping to add activity this week. Be careful. Little walks to help with the gas and soreness but I would not call it exercise yet. Rest and heal.
Pennie

I guess the biggest thing I learned was to keepsomething in my stomach I would get rid of all the gas and would be so happy then I wasn't eating & my stomach would feel up with gas again now I eat at least 1oz of food every 15min(my protien shake or soupy cream of wheat) and no more gas now

I guess the biggest thing I learned was to keepsomething in my stomach I would get rid of all the gas and would be so happy then I wasn't eating & my stomach would feel up with gas again now I eat at least 1oz of food every 15min(my protien shake or soupy cream of wheat) and no more gas now

my stomach is making all kinds of noise(day5 post op) but I'm not hungry it is the gas moving around in my stomach.

I guess the biggest thing I learned was to keepsomething in my stomach I would get rid of all the gas and would be so happy then I wasn't eating & my stomach would feel up with gas again now I eat at least 1oz of food every 15min(my protien shake or soupy cream of wheat) and no more gas now

Irhodes46, Mom2 4kidos, MszShaye, farmgirl04, ErinO'Donnell, kimeo99 good luck today and congrats

Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique, kpizzle,dimplef4, G Maximus, gettingmyskinnyon @42...Good luck tomorrow

Sorry it has been awhile There are 9 August bandsters going in for surgery tomorrow. Just added 9 new people good luck everyone
09AUG-Stokesmommy, jellybean_2124, Fat_Librarian Congrats
10AUG-MsGirl1271, Pheath, tomosia Congrats
11AUG-naomi82
12AUG-Sarahemma94
13AUG-Irhodes46, Mom2 4kidos, MszShaye, farmgirl04, ErinO'Donnell, kimeo99
Congrats
14AUG-abrinson889, TampaGina Congrats
15AUG-DeAna N, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl :DCongrats
16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin, Edan :DCongrats
17AUG-indigochild76, ajbo33, Domika03, Chandra12 Congrats
18AUG-Ashley
20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique, kpizzle,dimplef4, G Maximus, gettingmyskinnyon@42
21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen
22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain
23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!, starvinmanda
24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998, yeya, Khpiglet, andrealeigh2116
27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron, dwilliams, Kdubb
28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970, wheldonmommy
29AUG- joann852, MusicTeacher
30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm, choosesuccess
31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115, kimmers2012, Livestrong41
Congrats to everyone