~Bridgette~

mine said 30 before and 30 after... but does that count during the post-op liquid phase? I feel like I'm sipping constantly, but switch between protein and water.....

Another day down, another day closer to being myself again! Woohoo! I actually slept in this morning! That shocked me. I hadn't really been sleeping very well. I haven't left the house yet but am ready to get out. Cabin fever! Anyways, just wanted to pop in and say Hi to everybody. We did it!! :thumbup:

Thanks for the tip. I think I might have to look for my heating pad! My husband rubbed my back this morning and said he could actually hear the bubbles moving around when he rubbed me... ugh! My body had become some kind of noise making machine, lemme tell ya! lol

I completely forgot to take my "official" before pics... I guess I'll just have to live with the candid shots that have been taken recently... But remember, you're doing so well!! Where would you be without the band? Try not to get discouraged! You are brave for taking control of your life and your body! :cool2:)

Good luck! I think I'd wait until tomorrow too. I have steri strips and just have to wait until they fall off.

I think it's ketosis as well. I can't brush my teeth enough to suit me! Jeez! But, it's the smell of fat going away!! :cool2: Think of it that way... fat being removed from our bodies never to return!!

I've walked 30 min straight everyday since surgery on Weds. Of course when the gas kicks in, I usually get in another 15 min or so a couple of times throughout the day in addition to the 30 mins. Who would have thought I'd have walked everyday? How exciting!! I *know* we're required to exercise, but I've always hated it.. it's like the surgeon flipped a switch in my brain when he put in the band to make me focus on doing what I'm supposed to do... I hope this lasts for awhile :cool2:

How's everybody doing this morning? I was up last night with gas. It was the first time I've had bad gas so far... it was jabbing me in my ribcage.. ugh! I walked around the house for about 20 min, took 2 gas-x strips and it finally subsided enough for me to go to sleep. But I guess for me to make it that long without any real gas pain, I did well. LOL I think I'm going to actually talk DH into going for a walk around the neighborhood today. I don't want to overdo it, but I'm going stir crazy in the house. Have a great day everybody! :cool2:)

I'm pretty nervous about this... I may have just moved out of mushies by Thanksgiving and don't want to draw extra attention to myself but also don't want to get sick on anything.... I know we're supposed to get our protein first, but turkey is usually so dry... I don't want to have to drown it in gravy to get it down... that would defeat the purpose, ya know? We'll see..... but I'm still nervous about it, especially since we'll be with DH's family that day for that meal...

That's awesome!! I can't even imagine running (unless it's from a big dog or to a sale, LOL) but I think it would be such a liberating feeling! Funny how even our thoughts towards some things change as we start to make a commitment to this new lifestyle! Way to go!!!

I tried going in... I'm up with gas and trying to distract myself, LOL.... and it said that it was signing me in, but that was it... it never did anything else... :rolleyes2:

I'm a week behind you guys, but it's good to hear how you all are progressing! Tonight is the first time I've had bad gas pains. I've been walking at least 30-45min everyday since surgery and have gotten in almost all of my protein. I actually got in all 90g today... (uh, yesterday?).... anyways, I'm up b/c of the gas... was walking laps around the house to try to move it out...

Well, this is the first time I've had gas.. since surgery! My stomach is making crazy noises and I have this pain under my ribs... ugh! I've walked laps around my house for the last 20 min and it's not easing up..... I'm so tired, but it hurts so I have to keep getting up and walking....

I bought the GNC Pro Performance Unflavored whey Protein powder to mix into Soups to add protein so I'm not relying simply on shakes and other protein supplements. Lemme tell ya, when I mixed it in the chicken broth, I thought I would hurl and die!! It was nasty!! It had a slimey consistency and smelled bad!! Please, trust me! Don't try that one! Gross!!! My doc gave me a box with about 20 samples prior to surgery and I've been enjoying them. They're made by Smart Forme, I believe, and they're good. The fruit drink is like kool aid but has 15g of protein for a 6-8oz serving. Can't beat that! I actually met my goal for 90g of protein today! Woohoo!! :rolleyes2:)

I hope you feel better! :rolleyes2: I was banded on Weds and am feeling pretty good other than the occasional dizziness.... I actually got in all my 90g of protein today! Woohoo!! :hurray:

well, I weighed myself this morning.. just out of curiosity.. and I'd lost 8 lbs since going in for surgery on Weds am.... I'm shocked!! I still feel really bloated in my abdomen, but the gas hasn't been as bad for me as I'd feared. I've been doing a lot of walking and moving my arms and shoulders a lot to keep it from settling in one spot. The gas is the worst when I wake up after being asleep for awhile or sitting for more than an hour or 2. We're on our way!! Yippee!!!

YUM!!! Thanks for the idea! I LOVE chocolate and peanut butter!

I'm doing well, just sore at the port area. Plus my back is sore from supporting myself with my back muscles rather than strain my abdominal muscles. No real nausea, but I have meds for it if I need them. The percocet I've been taking has been making me dizzy... that's probably the worst part from today, the dizziness. It's been hard to try to get in my Protein. I have been walking a lot. I walked for 30 min straight this morning around 7 am, then again around 7pm I walked for 20 min. That's cool. No BM yet, but I guess it's b/c I've been very regular with my percocet. I'm trying to cut down on them so I won't need them soon... I only took 2 today, so that was good. Goodnight, all. TTYS. :smile2:

Thanks Nat. :teeth_smile:

I had my surgery on Weds and although my port area is sore, I feel great. I've been sipping my liquids and getting my protein in. I actually got up and walked around the house for 30 min this morning. I was tired afterwards and fell asleep (thanks percocet) but it felt great to have the energy to walk for 30 min straight.

Hi everybody. I was banded at 7:30 on Weds morning and am doing well. I've been walking around and moving my shoulders while walking and haven't really had any bad gas issues (yet). I've gotten in my protein yesterday and that was good. I'm taking my percocet on a regular basis to not hurt too much, but the pain in the abdominal port area is pretty bad if I move around too much. Also, it is uncomfortable to lie down to sleep, so most of my sleeping is in my easy chair with pillows propped behind me. Well, it's not so much the lying down that hurts, but the sitting back up to get up. So I just avoid it, LOL. So, I'm napping rather than sleeping, but that's ok. Just wanted to check in with y'all. All's well here in bandland for me, so far. Loving my tool! Can't believe it's finally in me! :teeth_smile: YAY!!!

Hi everybody. Sorry it's taken me so long to get on here to post! I'm in bandland too! :teeth_smile: I'm doing pretty well. Just sore around the port area. I've been taking my percocet regularly to not be in pain. It hurts to lie down in the bed, so I'm doing most of my "napping" in my chair in the den. So, having said that, I'm sleeping for about 4 hours at a time then waking up to walk around. Who would have thought I'd be so awake after surgery! LOL I got 85g of protein in yesterday. That was good. I was sipping all day it felt like. The worst part so far is the coughing like they showed me at the hospital. That hurts so I don't really *want* to do it that often. But I try. Thanks for the well-wishes everyone. I really appreciate them. I'm not really hungry, that's pretty cool.

My surgeon uses the Realize band mainly, so that's what I'm getting. I figure he's the expert so I'll go with whatever he chooses to place.

So.... I went to my preop with Dr. C. today and that went well. Then I braved the crazy traffic to head back to Hampton for support group. That was fun. There were a good amount of folks there. Ebonie, it was great to see you again. Was anybody else from here at support group tonight?? Just checking... How's everybody doing? I started my shakes on Monday and have lost 5 lbs as of this morning... I'm excited, but hungry, LOL. I'm looking forward to my mama's homemade biscuits on Saturday... it may very well be my last biscuit... I'm gonna enjoy it.

That's awesome!!! I have to update my ticker too. I'll have to look for the fruity sf pops when I go to the store next time.