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Today is day twelve!! Im feeling great! Besides wanting to have "normal food" Im handling the diet stages pretty well.. WIth only one major break down.. Im only taking in 2 oz and it seems Im full. I actually forget to eat??? I dont know if this is normal without a fill. I burp now pretty much after every meal or drink I take. (which NEVER happened before) I was always proned to getting the hiccups but NOW It seems like I ALWAYS have them, is this normal? I check in every monday, so tomorrow you can bet your bottom Im mentioning all of the above. I toss and turn ALOt more at night. Im not feeling any pain or anything. I swear by the Jay Robb unflavored unsweetend protein whey. I couldnt handle anything else. I really want to just sit down and eat some grilled chicken or have a homemade taco or a salad or something.. Ill even go with tofu. I have all these new recipes I want to try out. Im cranky at dinner time when I have to walk away from the food! I feel like I could start the next phase of the diet now. I had a scrambled egg yesterday chopped and it was fine. But I didnt want to push it . Im hoping tomorrow I can move on to chopped foods. because I dont have a puree thing. And Im eating baby food ::TEAR:::

Its been 3 full days since surgery. Im not in any pain ( Havent needed 1 prescribed pain pill) I get that pressure in the chest and have to get up and walk around even if its 2:30 in the morning. Last night was the first night I was comfortable laying on my side.. I broke out the body pillow and slept like I was 8 months pregnant. LOL.. Im bored with the liquid diet. And I hate The WHeY protein crap.. << need help with the BEST tasting one.. so anyone who reads this PLEASE HELP!! I actually feel hungry and I try to keep myself busy when I feel like I could eat; which is really only meal times. The broth and so on isnt cutting it.. I still have all weekend. Last night my husband came in the bedroom and I was like " hey you smell like BBQ'd chips" Well yea he did because he was just eating them!! ( this is how pathetic I am) I said " Kiss me" lol I got a taste of the flavor.. I know that sounds soo gross.. but really Thats how desprate I am.. Can I survive this? And Im not burbing, I have this loud hiccup thing going on.. And Im coming out the other end..total bummer. My mom says see can already see a differance.. Well yay! Im not eating even a quarter of what I use to .. Hell Im not eating at ALL.. I refuse to weigh myself right now.. I feel like Im an anerexic.. (this cant be healthy) I might not be understanding the amount of the protein shake iam aloud ? but I was told only 3oz .. that cant be enough for my BIG organs can it? Is my body getting the nutrition it needs. I cant even do my chewable vitamins till my next stage. I feel weak and I have no idea how I am to start work monday.. ugh well and suggestions?? please!!!

Welcome and congrats!!!! It's a great forum ! I'm 4 days post op and had tons of questions answered pre and post op. And when I needed encouragement I received it here! You came to the right place. Have you started your journey with a surgeon yet or still deciding to have the lapband?

I'm going to be starting my full liquid stage on day 7 which is the baby food consistency and etc. Im noticing that even on my liquid stage I was told to only have 3 oz of a broth or whatever liquid 3x a day and always sip water. And allowed 2 snacks which can be a protien shake, sf ice pop or Italian ice. I'm starving and I'm day 4. It doesn't seem like enough. I'm following it but I'm struggling.

I have my first fill appointment made already. 4 wkd post op. I know all surgeons are diff but thT does seem long.

I have my first fill appointment made already. 4 wkd post op. I know all surgeons are diff but thT does seem long.

I have my first fill appointment made already. 4 wkd post op. I know all surgeons are diff but thT does seem long.

I really love this topic!! Of course it would be to wear a bathing suit and shorts and feel comfortable! To this day I have never worn a pair of shorts!! I'm not even caught walking at home in them!! And a bathing suit! I usually have a giant towel wrapped around me till I hit the pool then wrapped around me before I even get out!! And yes even in my own back yard. And like the rest of the ladies I want to be able to dress sexy and be comfortable being a woman. I love ironfistclothing.com and the heels are to die for!! I recently bought a pair but have yet to wear them. Now I'm afraid my feet are going to lose wt and they won't fit! And xsentric I would totally rock my parachute paints again. I saved mine from high school lol.

I'm 4 days out and have the same concern about my nutritional value. I can't start my chewable vitamins until I'm on my full liquid stage which hopefully will be Monday. I did some light chores and had my 3 yr old son by myself this morning and it really took a toll on me. I'm only allowed 3- 3 oz liquids besides water and 2 snack type liquid like a italian ice or ice pop. This doesn't seem like anything. I just was able to start 3 oz applesauce and 3 oz yogart. So that's two meals. Is this crazy? and I def can't fit my required amount of protein in that. But yea I get dizzy and nauseated when I'm active and I know it's because of the lack of intake. I don't see how this is healthy for anyone .

Have a question !!! My nurse at the hospital said no matter what not to remove the steri-strips under the band aids but the NP at the office said to remove and take a shower. That I don't want anything wet sitting on incisions. It's already late Friday and I can't call the office and its not a medical emergency but I stink!! I want a warm shower!! So what did everyone else do when it came to your first shower after surgery!?? Please let me know ASAP!!!

Thanks guys!! Im day 4 now, still got the case of the crazy loud hiccups!! Finally passed my 1st BM which really made some nausea go away.. Im handling the protein shake a little better, I really cant drink more than 2oz of it really. I talked with the Nurse at the Dr's office yesterday and she said I was okay to start applesauce! And if that went okay to go ahead and have yogart. So I had 3oz applesauze for lunch and then for dinner did 3 oz of yogart. The air is still bubbling in my chest but thankfully its not painful AS MUCH. Last night at around 3 am I had an episode and needed to walk around the house. But Im sleeping better . Getting over thinking Im hungry. Which will always be a battle for me. Im going shopping today to pick up my chewable vitamins and try some other protein powders so I can handle more. And the nurse said diet snapples..?? So Im all over that! (getting really bored of water) Cystal light is always too tart I shouldnt put a whole package in next time.. Those mio drops; I cant find one I like. My husband says he doesnt know how Im going to get the nutrition I need becasue Im soo picky. He is right about that. Im glad he is taking such good care of me! I appreciate the comments!! I will keep updating!!

Thanks guys.. Just got out of the shower and I feel CLEAN. Kept the strips on.. We will see how it goes ..

Recliner and lots of pillows if you want to lay in bed. It feels better to be propped up.. An whenever you feel a lot if pressure get and and walk or even reposition yourself. That's helped me alot. I am 3 days out and last night I was finally able to sleep on my side with a body pillow.. Good luck and it does get better!! ... So I hear!!

Awesome and congrats!! Now rest and walk!!!

After surgery when I woke they gave me a shot to help prevent clotting. If that help I believe everyone gets it. I have paraguard it's like mirena but no hormones.. I did notice that since I got my period the same day as surgery it did have more clotting. Not to be completely gross. But nothing to worry about.

whoa! that made me nervous. I thought for a second I couldnt have a salad again.. Im BIg on salads.. glad to hear we can have em. Im only 3 days out and know I have a while .. I say take it slow and try it out. Its a very healthy food !!

Dont get worked up over other peoples ignorance. Its a complicated world we live in. Every situation is diff. Thats why its so hard for people to understand. Bodies are different, minds are different . And it goes on.. and like lucie said " know your limitations." ..

Tomorrow is the big day! I was getting really nervous and today I got a phone call from my doctor!! He was calling to reasure me and to see if I had any last minute questions about the procedure and that I should be receiving a phone call from the surgery debt of the hosp at some point(which they called already). So Im really getting excited! And that ONE phone call really helped with some of my nerves! I go in at 6AM and my op is 7:30 am..So I should be home by the afternoon.

Both things sugar free

J-ello is considered a clear liquid. As I'm told by my surgeon anyway find out if you can do that. It requires chewing. I just had my surgery today and had one; well let's be real it eneded up being a children's spoon of it and I felt full. He also said Italian ices which is a nice treat .. I know every dr is different so if that isn't already on you approved list I would just call and ask if that's okay for you..

Feel better !! I've pinched nerves before and feel that walking through that terrible pains helps.. It's the worst after sleeping all night and then feeling like I was paralyzed in the am trying to get up out of bed. Good luck and hope you get better quick!!

Feel better !! I've pinched nerves before and feel that walking through that terrible pains helps.. It's the worst after sleeping all night and then feeling like I was paralyzed in the am trying to get up out of bed. Good luck and hope you get better quick!!

Feel better !! I've pinched nerves before and feel that walking through that terrible pains helps.. It's the worst after sleeping all night and then feeling like I was paralyzed in the am trying to get up out of bed. Good luck and hope you get better quick!!

Whn I'm healed and approved by my doctor I'm going to do kickboxing @ ilovekickboxing.com and really getting a good work out while losin the weight at a steady pace should bounce some stuff back maybe not all but a good routine maybe by a video workout or a personal trainer will help. When your younger it's amazing how much elasticity our skin has. I hear moisturizing is good for help with tightening the skin to.. Good luck!! I know I need it. ( don't have money for cosmetic surgery )

Okay I had my surgery today an I'm already hopping around like " I can't wait for my cream if wheat and applesauce". If I'm lol this day 1 I feel bad for my hubby because amiss bitchy is gunna come for a visit. Ughh ( top it off; I got my woman present while in surgery) I want food I'll even take cracker lol.