Ms.Vickie

Ok I am 1 month post op and the only weight I've lost was during the week of surgery during the clear liquid phase. I did gain a few pounds after I started eating solids but I've lost those pounds already. Total loss almost 15 lbs since surgery. I know this is the healing phase but I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or should I already be loosing weight. Again I'm just curious not worrying. My first fill is December 2, 2013. BTW...I eat every 3-4 hours when I'm hungry. I eat about a cup of food at a time. I know I need to drink more water and eat more fruit. Have not exercised this week but have done a lot of walking in the mall while shopping. Lol

Congrats!!!

That is great that the two of you had the same surgery. You too understand each other better than anyone else can. Awww that is soooo cute! I wish my husband could understand what I really go through. But oh well. Lol Good luck to both of you.

I've been eating eggs, almonds, and putting peanut butter and and 1/4 banana in my Cookies n Cream Gold Standard Whey Protein mixed with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk.

I am at IHOP right now. I ordered an omlette off the kids menu. It has spinich, green peppers, onions, & mushrooms I chose fruit instead of pancakes. (I am 3 weeks post op first fill will be on 12/2/13.)

What type of pain are you having? My pain was associated with gas pains killing my back and some discomfort in the port area.

I took pain meds for over a week. Then I started talking half of the Loritab for pain. I never did take Tylenol.

2 weeks post op and finally feeling better. Port area is still sore as expected. Went to the park today and walked 1.8 miles. This week I can have fish & ground beef but no chicken yet. I will be focusing on my protein and veggies and fruit. Just ate almonds and they went down ok. Still get gassy from time to time but it passes very easily. So far the only thing I can't tolerate is any type of red drinks. No more fruit punch Crystal Light or red Powerade.

Need new Mushies ideas. What are you eating?

My port and my bra are not getting along at all. 2 weeks post op and of course my port area is sore as expected. Heck my steri-strips just fell off a few days ago. Anyway...Finally got out today & went to the mall and had several "Ouch" moments. My port was killing me when I would bend a certain way or reach. Got home and figured out it was my bra causing the irritation. With the bra on it causes restriction so when I bend it would pull. But afer all those pains I felt i am now braless but still having pain. So back to the Loritab I go and Sports Bras from on until I heal. I know...tmi

I am pissed right now. I know I am supposed to focus on healing (post op day 12) but how can I if the scale is going the wrong direction? This mess that i am eating...fat free soup, ff applesauce, etc. most people are on protein shakes and guess what??? I'm about to start. Later for my doctor's advice. I can't be gaining weight. Nope not me. Its time for fish n veggies. Hopefully my belly is ready.

I really need to take some Airborne but I don't think that's a good idea. What cold meds do you take?

Because its and effervescent tablet.

You all are so right. Ok, ok, I will wait until Wednesday, like I am supposed to, and follow the plan. I just freaked out when that scale moved. It's the story of my life, loose it and gain it back.

Noooo. You're the coolest person I never met. None of your posts that I've read has rubbed me the wrong way at all. So what happened (in my nosey voice)?

Can you still get stuck if your band hasn't been filled yet? #newbie

I do the exact same thing when I sneeze. Lol

Ok here I am on day 11. I've been in the house uncomfortable since surgery on Oct.15th. So I was determined to get out of the house today. Got up, showered, got dressed, packed Snacks (apple sauce & yogurt. Started driving and this damn port area is more tender than I thought. So I made it to Wal-Mart to get two things. Now I have been sitting in the parking lot almost an hour dreading the 10 minute drive home. Really getting frustrated with my recovery time. Havent worked in two weeks (who cares I own the place) but still I didn't think I would be down for so long. On anothe note I've learned that when I eat I know Its time to stop when I get the pain in my left shoulder blade. P.s. Can someone in Atlanta come get me out this parking lot?!?!