Fight4Light

Congrats! How are you doing on your post oP diet? My weight is plummeting like crazy but I'm still bloated/swollen so I don't notice a difference.

I'm 5 days post op and averaging 500 calories a day, I feel good and am not hungry. My doctors told me not to worry about the count of calories but to make sure I'm getting at least 60 grams of protein per day and plenty of water.

I am currently 5 days post op and all I can fit in is about 500 Calories a day and 70 grams of Protein. My surgeon and nutritionist stressed that I should not be concerned with counting calories at this stage, but just to make healthy decisions, on a fully liquid diet, and to make sure I get at least 60 grams of protein a day. I'm still losing, I'm still losing hand over fist actually! It's incredible what I've lost so far but I'm still bloated due to the gas from surgery. I'm not saying you should (or I should) stay at only 500 from now on, but you would be surprised what your body can take. It's all about tricking your brain, my body isn't in starvation mode because my stomach is always full. It's a good feeling.

I'm burping but it hurts to be honest.

Yeah lol I don't want to be vulgar but if I'm farting i know I'm healing and heading in the right direction.

Hey everyone. I just had my surgery on the 28th and aside from a bit of pain things haven't been too bad. I don't have any after care to worry about either. My surgeon just used glue and steristrips to piece me back together. I ended up with 6 incisions (5 are about a quarter of an inch, the 6th is about an inch and a half). Things are going good, peeing good, I actually went #2 the first time last night around 4 am. I have begun the farting process but I've never been so glad to fart. The lortab the doctor gave me helps a lot without making me spacey so I'm greatful for that and my liquid diet is going spot on. Over the course of yesterday I had 3 oz beef stock, 3 oz chicken stock, 8 oz Protein shake with soymilk (1 scoop of protein) and another 8 oz Protein shake with skim milk. I also had a nice sugar free Popsicle as an "after dinner dessert". I also had a couple of chewable gummy multi Vitamins. Never thought I could get so full off about 475 calories! Anyway, that's all, just wanted to check in with you great people.

Thanks I'm sure it will be ok. I'm just having a rough time with this fast. I am about 56 hours into this fast of Clear liquids only. Haven't had any fluids since 12am.

My surgeon told me that after the surgery I won't be able to have carbs at all because they will stick in the pouch and cause vomiting. I was also told the vomiting could cause slippage making the band ineffective. He has me on a high Protein, low fat, no carb diet, the only carbs I can eat post surgery is a small amount of toasted bread (dry, no butter) if I'm craving carbs. It sounds like you're having an issue with carbs and possibly slippage. You also seem to be defeating yourself if you allow yourself to eat as if you didn't have the band. That's only further stretching out the pouch and reducing its effectiveness.

Well, it's been a bit of journey, but here I am. I have surgery scheduled in 5 hours, but I have to be at the hospital in 3 hours. I've been fasting the last 2 days (been rough!) and I'm happy it's going to be over soon. I've done all my post-op grocery shopping. My copayment is paid, and a ride secured. Nothing to stop this from happening and no turning back! I'm excited and a little nervous, miserably hungry but I'll live. Wish me luck!

Hey guys! I'm 24/m, from SoCal. Just wanted to say, I'm really excited, my surgery is 12/28/12 and I have Pre-op 12/24/12. Excited and nervous. Anyone else going around the same time?

Yeah, thankfully being young and not having any stretch marks, my skin should go back nicely and my old injuries should heal better.

Thanks. It's just so much! I didn't know what I was getting into and so scary to see how much I've deteriorated, all the medical issues I never knew I had.

I'm not super worried. The doctor did say the weightloss should help the apnea, but post surgery it's mandatory I wear the cpap machine while sleeping. He is going to be doing a endoscopic surgery with a microscope and laser. We did a CT scan and found a a few polyps that need to be removed, and my turbines are swelled a bit on the right side. So that should open up everything some more to hopefully keep my airway open. That has no heal time or pain thankfully. No black eyes or stuffing. There is a more serious surgery where he can tighten up my uvula and soft palette which can help too. But that one will be a weeks recover time and a sore throat.

My name is Morgan and I'm 24/m and I weigh 337 pounds. This past month has been a trying one. I began my lap-band journey just before thanksgiving. I have had psych evaluations, meetings, consultations, doctors appointments, tests, studies, and procedures. I just found out the good news today from the doctors office. My insurance approved my claim for the surgery and I should expect a call tomorrow to pick a day to have it! I'm excited, but this has been such an overwhelming bittersweet month, during this process I found out I have moderately severe sleep apnea and now will have another sleep study on Monday to get fitted for a cpap post surgery. I also have surgery slated in January to remove polyps and reduce the nasal turbines, hopefully it will work otherwise ill need the cpap a or a special mouth guard for the rest of my life. Anyway, I digress, I figured with my insurance getting approved, I should join a community. I look forward to beginning my new life.