jkevhack

You are so right every Dr. is different. Thanks for your encouragement. Im back on track, one day at a time. Get my first fill on Dec 19th. Hope your journey is going well.

I have lost 19 pounds since 11-8-12 thats the good news> the bad news is that I started mushy foods on Thanksgiving day. It was the first meal I have had for 2 weeks and did not go well. I not only ate at one meal but had to go to the in-laws for meal #2. Although I'm sure I didn't eat as much as I used to I did eat more than I thought I would. To say the least I am upset with myself, but have read that I am not alone in this. I started over today with a protien smoothie for breakfast and had a mid day meal of one cup of spaghetti. Each day is a new beginning and enjoy reading everyones post. It is a huge encouragement for me.

I am still on liquids, (anything I can get through a straw) so tonight I made homemade potato soup and it was great!!!!! One cup filled me up for the rest of the day and the potatoes melted in my mouth. Get my stitches out the day before Thanksgiving and then on to mushy. If I can do this anyone can, its been really hard but with be worth it. I feel great

I am 6 days post op and must say its been a rough week on all liquids. Took my grandson to Mcdonalds drive through and thought a shake sounded good.... Then I saw it ---- The Eggnog Shake!!!!!!! Started to order it, (it is a liquid) then I saw the calorie count posted 680 calories!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say I did not give in to the temptation and went home and had some runny applesauce and protien drink, woooooooo hoooooooooo. It was a victory for me. Just wanted to share:)

I spoke to my Dr. this am regarding my rapid heartbeat. I was instructed to increase my fluid intake and continue with my BP meds. Which I am doing no rapid heart beat today I don't feel near as dehydrated as I have the last few days, just a little worn out. Looking forward to my 2 week post op on 11-21-12 then on to mushies. Love the posts and recipies on this site. Have a great day everyone :)

I was banded 11-8-12 the last 2 days I feel like my heart is beating out of my chest. No fever and blood pressure is a little high but normal for me not real sure what to do , should I contact my dr or wait it out.

although I am not at this stage yet, but what are the best protiens to eat to get the amount you need everyday besides the protien shakes

thanks for the responses, I have been reading on this site for a while to see how everyone else does. I am trying to get as much protien as I can and the pain is better now that I have removed the bandages ( not the steri-strips) I have not been hungry but keeping plenty of fluids in me. I go back to work next Tues ( I hope). We are actually raising 2 grandkids, one with special needs which was a big part of my decision to get the band, to get healthy for him and feel better and be able to do more with them. Can't wait to see what the furture holds. Best of luck to you and keep me posted

I am a 51 year old wife, mother and grandmother. I was banded 11-8-12 and also had hiatal hernia repair (that I wasn't expecting). I am very sore, swollen and bruised but each day is a little better. I do feel a little nausea first thing in the morning but so far so good. Guess I really wasn't expecting it to be so painful. How long does it take for the swelling to go down and to start to feel human again.