handrene

I had the band before as well. The band made my gastric bypass surgery a bit more difficult as I had a lot of scar tissues and adhesions. I had surgery on April 1st. So far I have lost 30lbs. I get quite a bit of stomach pain but it feels mostly like hunger pain even though I don't feel hungry. Also I get quite a bit of nausea. Nonetheless this is a much better surgery for me. I had soapy complications with the band that cost me so much money over the years and then ending up not paying a dime for this surgery as it was covered. You mention that you doctor said your weight loss might me slower because you had the band. Well I was never told that and I think my weight loss has been reasonable.. I wish you all the best.

Speak with a nutrionist because there are many options.. I haven't yet cuz my appt is may 8. Right now I don't drink any protein shakes.. I have some milk and try to get protein in other ways.. Nonetheless I am struggling

Surely can understand your feelings given your history. I have heard of similar feelings and I too get down on myself sometime with the negative self talk such as why did I do this to myself and now I have to take such drastic measures. But I try not to dwell on those thoughts. I don't have alot of issues except a nagging stomach ache that feels like hunger pain even though I don't feel hungry. But I have lost 25lbs and it feels good just to be able to drag on something to run to the store instead of spending so much time finding clothes that fit. I too struggle with having very little energy and constant nausea. However my doctor say to give my body about 3 months cuz I had a very difficult surgery. So I am being patient. But be kind to yourself cuz surely you would never say that to a friend. Something someone told me.. All the best

I find with chicken and fish I try to chew it so carefully and then I don't feel like swallowing.. I worried that I am not getting enough protein because I don't like most protein powders. They actually make me want to vomit..

I notice many of you on this thread recently had surgery. I had surgery April 1st. I am struggling and just wanted to know what foods are you all eating at this stage. Maybe I could get some ideas. I hate all the protein powders I have tried. Please list as many as you can.. Thanks

I have pain that feels like hunger pangs eventhough I don't feel hungry.. However I had surgery less than a month ago and the doctor said I had alot of scar tissue from the lapband.. So give it three months.. But it's annoying

I am constantly burping.. Whether am eating or not.. Very annoying..

I just couldn't stand the taste even in applesauce. I had true the half in the hospital and I was fine. It was only fear that why I had them crush.. Also I was told the low grade fever is common after surgery.. If its get too high them see the doctor.. All the best

I had surgery April 1st and I am feeling a little soar, but overall am ok. I am down 10lbs. Wishing you all the best

I had surgery on Monday.. Still a little sore and whenever my meds is due I start to get a low grade fever. I am taking Percocet. Overall am doing ok. Still very weak, but I try to move as much a possible. Wishing everyone the best.

It took me two years to make up my mind about the surgery. I had the lapband and initially had success but after a few years I just couldn't find a common ground with fills. I had my surgery on Monday and left the hospital yesterday. So far I am just feeling sore. I have no problem eating so far and am more worried if I am eating enough ( couldn't imagine the day I would worry about eating enough). Lol.. Anyway I am sure it will be a long and tedious journey. I feel my greatest fear is over which was making it through surgery. I have lost 10lbs in the few days. Looking forward to my journey

Hi Renee.. I am new to the forum too. It took me two years to make up my mind. I had the lapband a few years ago but it didn't work for me. I just had the bypass on Monday and got home from the hospital today. So far am ok but worrying about the unknown.. Wish you all the best

Thank you. I am just worried about complications. But so far am ok.

I had gastric bypass on Monday and just came home from the hospital. So far I have had no major issues such as nausea or vomiting.. Still very sore from my six small incisions and i had a low-grade fever when i got home.. My surgery was done lap. So far it going well. It's actually very hard having to be constantly eating albeit very little.. Anyway thought I would join and get some support.