GingerAnn

So after the band, what contributes to your success? I know the restriction is there but do you count calories and how many do you allow yourself a day 1000/1200/2000? Or high protein/ low carb? Or since the band gives restriction, do you just eat whatever and just get full a lot faster? My dr said just watch your calories... I'm curious what everyone else does.

My surgery was May 28. I can be sitting here feeling fine and if I move a certain way or try to get up from a laying down position Or have to bend down, I get a major burning sensation. Its halfway from my belly button to my side. My port is in there somewhere because that's the bigger incision with a little one right next to it and both were covered with a more serious looking bandage. I've lost 21 pounds since my pre op diet started on the 14th and my belly hasn't really shrank at all-so I know I'm still pretty swollen :-( but the burning sensation suck bad when it happens.

I have been thinking about them grits! Ima wait maybe another day or 2. I'm been having cream soups and puddings, jello and some broth (but the broth is about to gag me now). I read somewhere to not eat applesauce and grits yet. Must be the texture I guess. I'm only 4 days post op so I need to be patient I guess. :-). On a different note, every time I bend down or try to get up it burns where my port is and I feel a little flutter there. More paranoia I guess - I'm sure it's just the muscles.

Of wow that's a bit of a drive for u. L Crossroads in Monticello is actually my home church :-) Small world! :-)

Chambana is where I had my surgery.

Besides your water and broth what's the 1st thing you ate? I'm on day 2 post op. yesterday was clear liquids and today is full liquids. I have sf jello and some sf pudding. I'm just nervous and not hungry. Right now I having some chicken broth and my crystal lite.

That's a great feeling isn't it!! Yay u!

I'm home. Did my walking today but this gas pain across my back sucks. Not feeling it in my shoulder.

Well does anyone know why you're supposed to d/c vitamins at least 7 days before surgery?? I got my Flintstone chewables yesterday and tried one-i was excited cuz i used to take them when i was a kid. I just read to not have vitamins the week before.

I'm a little freaked out (don't know why except that IT'S MY TURN) but I have faith and am not worrying. I'm staying really busy today. Like everyone, I know what to expect, but what's my story gonna be... I guess we'll find out soon enough. Wish me luck cuz this is it!! Actually, I'll take a prayer or 2 also :-)

Hey Whistle... Just drive thru your area going to a softball game last week in Mt. Zion. I'm over by Bement. :-)

Great to hear!!

Amine! How are you doing?? I hope all went well.

So Amine, how's the pro op diet going?? Did u buy their shakes? My friend who went through IBC said their Protein shakes are a lot higher in protein so fill u up better and it last longer... I hope all is going well!

May 28 here in Illinois. Start my pro op on May 14 (my pre op appt is the same day) Now that we're into May its starting to hit me....

Wishing you well!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

Good luck at your pre op tomorrow. I can't wait to hear how it went. They told me plan about 2 hrs. Mine is May 14!