canderson04

I am 8 days post op and I am having some pain in my chest and port area. Has anyone had this happen in the beginning?

He told me to eat fruit cups yogurt well cooked veggies oatmeal cream of wheat cottage cheese. Things like that turna and chicken salad but blend it down. Paminto cheese blended smooth. Also flaky fish. Sf pudding Jello and Popsicles

I am on mushy foods now. I only had to do liquids for 24 hrs

I had surgery July 11 and I am having a hard time drinking enough liquids and eating more than 1/4 cup of food. I do not have anything in my band but also had a hernia repair. My doctor said that this normal but did not say what to other than drink slow and eat slow. When I drink and eat I get a funny feeling in my chest is I stop almost feel like intergestion. I not even sure how many calories I should be eating a day. Please advise. Be Blessed

Thank you nahnawray. I am just being me!

Thanks B3

Surgery went great. A little sore in the ribs because my surgeon said my chest cavity and stomach area was so small but nothing that I can't handle. I pray a speedy recovery for those who had their surgeries yesterday and those to have surgeries soon.

Thanks I was released in Clear Liquids for a day and then mushy and soft foods today. I ended up having a hiatal hernia so that is why the clear liquids yesterday. But soft foods and mushy is his normal release instructions if a person can tolerate it. If not stay on liquids. I am able to tolerate mushy food so that is fine. I received a call from my doctor this morning.

Blessing to you.

On my way to the hospital a bit.

Tomorrow is the beginning of my new happy and healthy life. I want to wish peace and blessings to all those under going surgery with me on this day. I pray that God continues to cover everyone with his grace and mercy. I especially would like to pray for all the surgeons performing these and many other surgeries. I ask that God guides their hands. Thanks everyone for the continued support. I don't think I would have made it through the last two weeks without you. You all are so awesome we are like one big banded family.

Have my surgery tomorrow and will be released on mushy soft foods. I need ideas of things to eat.

Deana you will be fine. Good luck and Blessings!

You got this LadyBC. We are in the fight with you girl !

Hoping all is well.

Thanks ladies hope everything goes well for both if you.

So I am really excited! I had my preop blood work done today and also saw my surgeon. I am officially scheduled at 7:30 next Wed morning. I am so ready I feel like I got this liquid diet licked not. I was a little bummed at the numbers on the scale. I lost 8 lbs but thought it seem like more. Oh well I am still pumped. Can not wait for July 11 to get here.

It will get better. Day 2 or 3 you will be less hungry.

I am with Kathie. I feel the same way. It is affecting my mood. Really moody and anxious.

You will be fine. We all have cheated. Some of us Just will not admit to it:) my nurse told me to eat a little bit of Soup but not to let the doctor know LOL that was funny. If you are losing weight ur liver is shrinking is what I was told.

I am on liquid diet too. Day seven for me. Tricia has a point. I am only allowed shakes and have list 11 pounds so far. Maybe try that. Lean cuisines have a lot of sodium that causes Water retintion.

Thanks Patty