MandaMom23

WOO HOOO FLORIDASUNSHINE!!! CONGRATS!!

How's everyone doing? I'm 2 weeks out today, and feeling really good. I can finally sleep on my sides, so I'm sleeping MUCH better than I was. I'm starting to get hungry though...I can't move to mushies until after my appointment on Monday, and it can't come fast enough!! My weight is still stuck, hasn't moved even in ounce (up or down) in days. I weigh myself everyday as it helps keep me accountable. I know I'm not going to have a daily loss, but it's been a week since I've lost anything. Guess all I can do is keep on doing what i'm doing, and know that one of these days there'll be a drop

Thinking of you both today!

Happy Birthday! Good luck to you and your upcoming surgery!

I haven't asked about exercise yet, but plan to at my appointment next Tuesday. I'll let you know what he says. I've never really had a regular routine, but I'm feeling so motivated to start!

Sorry to hear you've been sick, but YAY for moving down in clothing size. That's always exciting!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Everytime I have had surgery (including this time) I've had this happen to me when taking a shower. I've never asked why it happens, because once I get out and lay down I recover pretty quickly...but I assume it's just weakness caused by the stress of the surgery.

I've been stuck at my weight for a few days too. I keep bouncing between 251 and 252...I'm trying not to get frustrated. Hopefully one of these days I'll wake up out of the 250's all together

I'm 10 days post op today, and my breath is just now starting to get better. It.was.horrible. Glad i'm not the only one!

I'm 10 days out today, and I'm doing pretty well. sleeping MUCH better at night which is sooo nice. My port discomfort is getting less and less everyday. I'm still feeling full quite fast when I eat, but I'm finding it easier to get Water in. Still not getting in all my Protein though. This morning I made a cup of decaf coffee, chilled it, then added a scoop of chocolate unjury...blended it up in my ninja with some ice and it was like coffee heaven!! (I'm a total coffee NUT and this was my first cup in weeks!!) Next week Tuesday is my appointment with my nutritionist, so I'll FINALLY be able to move to mushies...hoping that'll help me get more protein.

Sorry it's been postponed, but it does sound like it worked out for the best. The 25th will be here before you know it! I'll keep you in my prayers that those numbers get down to where they need to be!! Take care!

I know I was terrified of the 2 weeks of liquids before. I just had to stop and ask myself...if I can't handle only a couple weeks of liquids, how do I expect to make a lifetime worth of changes to help my band work for me?? That really did it for me. The liquid pre op diet has also helped me for my 2 weeks of liquids now post op. You can do it...you've got this!!

I was just wondering about her as well. Please keep us updated!

I'd also be willing to help out, if you still need someone.! I'm always on here at least once daily

Lucky you! I'm 8 days post op, and while I don't feel physically hungry and am totally struggling to get enough calories/protein in...My 'brain hunger' is UNREAL! Everything looks insanely delicious to me right now for some reason!!

That's awesome!! Congrats!!

YES!! I do still have an inflated stomach, and for me it's pretty bad at night. Uncomfortable too. Does anyone else have a hard time burping? I think I've seen that's pretty common, but it's so weird to feel it built up in there and not be able to get it out!

Wow! That's great!

YAY!! Glad you're feeling so much bettter!

I'm still getting full on barely anything. I'll *think* I'm hungry so I grab a SF jello, but I can barely finish it, and i'm full on about a half cup of broth. I thought by now I'd be STARVING on liquids. I must still be swollen in there. I track all my calories and protein too and I'm barely making 400 calories, and most days it's even less than that. I'm not getting nearly enough protein either. I can not look at another greek yogurt either! I loved it, now not so much!

Yes, there are support groups that I need to make a point to attend. Majority of the people that go are pre op patients, but I remember wishing there were post op peeps there to talk to so maybe i can offer that! Also, I have 2 coworkers that I work very closely with that have had the lap band. One had it done back in october (she's a TON of help), and the other had it done just over a year ago and she's going to be a bad influence! haha She eats whatever, whenever, and hasn't lost any weight since she had it done...I'll just use her as my 'what not to do' example. Anyway, I'm feeling pretty good today, but I think I'm drinking too fast. I get a an almost painful, full feeling after I take a drink of Water. I can tell I'm still swollen in there, I just need to slow it down. My port pain is much more manageable today that it has been. Still hurts when I move wrong, but now I can get up and down without the stabbing like pain. YAY! I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 6lbs from my surgery day. I'm pretty happy about that, and wish the weight would fall off this fast forever! *wishes on stars* lol Hope everyone else is doing well today!

Good luck!!!

Sounds like everyone's doing great! I'm on day 5 (or 6?? not sure if I count my actual surgery day! lol), and doing pretty well. I'm still feeling sort of weak, and I have port pain when I move wrong or bend over. I'm a stomach sleeper, so sleeping has been rough for me. I'm still not feeling hungry, so I have to force myself to eat and drink. I'm hoping to be well enough on saturday to go shopping with my daughter (that's what she wants to do for her birthday...she'll be 8 ). She also wants to go out to eat, so I'm trying to figure out how to handle that....maybe order a cup of Soup? Or just sip on some ice Water with lemon? Anyways, I love hearing how everyone's doing. It's nice to have others to go through this with.

So happy you're feeling better today! I'm actually feeling pretty good too. I'd be almost completely pain free if it wasn't for the darn port pain. If I move wrong, or bend down, I get a sharp pain. Otherwise all is well!