jesscara1987

My doctor told me to have Protein the second day. I got sick from my shakes so I was eating pureed food by the fourth day. I never had any issues with doing things a little sooner.

Yes! Drink all your Water. I have been hospitalized twice in last 2 years for dehydration. And living in Arizona doesn't help, hot summers!

Yup I sure will. Dr. said I was slightly dehydrated tdy.

Ouch! I've had one before and it is very painful. I hope you get relief soon!

Day 6 post op and I am still sore in the port area as well. But its not bad at all. But the gas is still a huge proble. I have loss 13 lbs.

I worried about that too. I was dehydrated the whole first week, but finally I was able to drink more. I hope nothing bad happened, but I'm feeling fine now, I think.

OK when I started my journey in April of this year I tipped the scale at 451 pounds. After a 4 week pre-op diet I weighed in at 430 pounds today I weighed in at 399.6!!"! I'm so excited to be out of the 400's I could do a cart wheel....(in my mind) my next goal weight will be 350...I hope everyone has a great and safe weekend!! .::hugs::.

Hilarious! Just when I'm wondering what the he#^ll I'm going to wear to a dinner "thing" tonight. Love the description of looking like you rolled around in a children's birthday party -- been there!

Is that I keep having to microwave my food because it's getting cold!!! I eat so slowly and the food just doesn't stay warm! Ok, it's not really a problem, but it's the only problem I am having so far! And you know what's not a problem???? Seeing the numbers on the scale get smaller and smaller! I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!

I had a Board celebration to attend last night (we just completed a $1.2 million fundraiser to renovate the stage in the theater I am Board president of) and was going through my closet in some frustration yesterday morning. They've seen this, they've seen that, they've seen that one a hundred times...Then, at the very back of the closet, was a black sheath with a floral jacket that I hadn't worn in over 10 years! I didn't know I even still had the thing! It was my favorite dress for a long time, and I used to wear it when I was this weight before, so....maybe....
I tried on the jacket, and voila! It fit! I was so excited all day, I could hardly wait to get dressed up for the fete! I have to attend 2 or 3 very dressy events each year for this theater, and I have never felt "pretty" even though I'm dressed to the nines. Last night, I felt pretty and the compliments were just rolling in!
This morning I feel like I could go shopping...and I HATE shopping!

Hi there, so sorry you're having this pain today. The tea suggestion above sounds good on many levels including caffeine -- could it be that kind of headache, getting off meds, post-anesthesia, etc.? As for the gas (and I'm pre-op, know nothing!) some one on here a while back got relief from the "happy baby" pose -- do you know that one? Or maybe laying with a small firm pillow under your shoulders, head and neck back, arms wide, so that chest area really opens and any trapped gas can move. Hope you feel better soon! Be gentle with yourself, take the time you need to really recover......

Hi Jess,
Try some warm tea, to help move the gas. I don't know why but that really worked for me and helped calm my tummy also.
At four days I wasn't eating anything yet, on Protein shakes and liquid diet only. If your Dr. said OK for foods, follow his directions...but maybe cut it back a bit and supplement a shake or two until your feeling better.

I'm alright! I wake up in the middle of the night with gas pain and pain from my incision. Oh and nausea! But once i take all my meds I'm comfortable again. I was hoping to go back to work in two days. I may be playing that by ear... I had surgery Oct. 11... So I'm three days post op. I have the best tasting shakes! Syntha6 chocolate!

Today at around 3:30pm I went in for surgery. I am officially in bandland and want to give updates on my progress.
I was in some pain at first but once they gave me the good stuff it was very much controlled. They gave me medicine to control the nausea. I am actually spending the night at the hospital since my procedure was so late in the day.
I don't really have any gas pains yet. The worst of the pain is at the port sight. My throat is very dry and a little sore from the anesthesia so I'm living on ice chips at the moment. I also have these annoying leg compressors on to prevent blood clots. I had a really hard time peeing. I feel like i have to pee but can't really go. Other than all that i feel pretty good.
I'm excited my journey has begun and I'm touched by all the support I'm getting here and from my family. I am truly blessed! I'm looking forward to reading about everyones progress. Please feel free to post anything you would like to share. Including poems or anything creative as well. The sisterhood of the shrinking pants is for everyone. How are you doing? I would love to know.

I was banded the same day and i had that problem a day ago. I think i just ate my soup too fast. I also make sure to take my gas-x and eat slow! Good luck!

I was banded the same day and i had that problem a day ago. I think i just ate my soup too fast. I also make sure to take my gas-x and eat slow! Good luck!

Of course brothers are welcome too! I'm finally home now! Chewed my gas-x and sipping on my Protein Shake watching a Steven King movie! Keep the posts coming. I'm loving the them! Everyone is welcome to contribute words, poems, pictures of anything that's valuable to them.

Of course brothers are welcome too! I'm finally home now! Chewed my gas-x and sipping on my Protein Shake watching a Steven King movie! Keep the posts coming. I'm loving the them! Everyone is welcome to contribute words, poems, pictures of anything that's valuable to them.

I'm in bandland! I'm def a little sore but it's not too bad! Thought i would send an update. NoW for a little rest... Update tomorrow!

Sweet baby GAS!! It is loud and grumbly. I'm kinda uncomfortable but so so happy that I've gotten the band. Let the new life begin!!! How's everybody else doing?

Yay! I feel the same way. Nothing terrible. I think the most annoying thing is everytime i have to pee i have to call someone because i have these boots on my legs and i can't get up alone

what a great thread...here is my addition

Congrats! Loved the poem, too! welcome to the "sisterhood, with brothers, too"!!

What a great poem -- thank you! I'm going to pin that one up in my studio. Love Rumi but don't think I've seen that one before. Best wishes to you today getting packed up and home again, home again -- settling In for a weekend of R&R. It's your turn now.....

I'm in bandland! I'm def a little sore but it's not too bad! Thought i would send an update. NoW for a little rest... Update tomorrow!