guinessgirl77

I seem to get hiccups when I am full

Bravo Jacqui! Absolutely well said! (looks around trying to figure out which group I'm in) just kidding. I do see myself in the excuses group but I was and am prepared to change all that when I got my band. Could someone explain, "eating around the band"?? Is this sub-ing high calorie liquids or the such instead of eating? Is this by choice or do people do it because they are too tight in their band and cant keep food down? Curious.... learning everyday

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I'm newly banded, but I read a whole lot more than I ever post. I have spent hours and hours this last week doing a lot of reading here. I have read a lot of posts that its obvious that the people recognize that this a just a TOOL to help in weight loss. I have also read many posts where people were banded 2 or more years ago and have only lost 40 lbs. How in the world is that even possible? The physics of weight loss are simple. MORE ENGERY EXPENDED THAN CONSUMED = WEIGHT LOSS... Are their really people undergoing this operation that don't understand this? I am not judging anyone, please don't think this. But its like I see people FREAKING out if they dont feel "their restriction". What that says to me is that we are relying totally on our bands to do the work. For me I feel as if its going to be a lot more "headwork" than anything. I dunno, I could totally freak out if I don't feel it either. I just feel like as if I am scared that I will totally be dependent on the band to do everything when I know from that start that no matter what I have to do my part of eating right and moving my body. I read the results of the studies and its right there in black and white. People with lapband lose only 30-40% of their weight? What they aren't saying is why is this happening? It could be a multitude of things. But I like many others felt this was the best course for me and am committed to do the right things and let the band be my aid. I think it just goes to show that those so called "thorough psych evals" are hogwash. If any this doesnt make sense, forgive me. I tend to ramble when I have a lot of thoughts. Also, not trying to offend anyone. Just food for thought.

Had my surgery on 9/4. Everything went great. No problems. Day 1 and 2 were the hardest and it wasn't that bad. By day 4 I was out walking and even drove(not supposed to until tomorrow) and walked around walmart. Its been cake so far. I hope everyone's surgery goes as well as mine. I lost 13 lbs pre-op and just weighed this morning and I have lost almost 4 more. Good luck to everyone here! If you have ANY questions feel free to msg me!

Ohhhh, I know thats frustrating... A week and 1/2 will fly by. Enjoy your last meal at the OG. I swear that must be everyone's last meal spot. It was mine too! We'll be able to eat there again, except we'll be able to have it for several days as leftovers! LOL Good luck. Sit tight!

The clear liquids before surgery, I was told are to clean out your digestive track so that they will not have to take care of that for you, the morning of the surgery. I was allowed protein shakes for breakfast and lunch but nothing but clear liquids after 1pm and then nothing by mouth after midnight.

i'll have to remember those fish gortons fillets when I move on. They sound great. I'm only 5 days out and I feel like I could chew a finger off. I had surgery on 9/4 and i have my check up on the 12th and they said they would advance me to mushies then. I can't wait.

I have read multiple different diet progressions for post-op. My diet is day 1&2 clear liquids only, days 3- 7 full liquids (including yogurt, cream soups and pudding) and if that is being tolerated then on day 8 start mushies for a week and on to soft foods. So, I don't think it will hurt you at all if you have been tolerating everything right along. I would check in with my doc and see if they can advance your diet. Everyone is so different and they will make allowances for that. Good luck!

I was wonder about how many ounces of full liquids everyone was able to consumer at a meal in the full liquid phase. For example, I am on day 4 post op and I feel great, like nothing has happened other than my stitches, but this evening I made homemade egg-drop soup with just the whites and I was able to drink the majority of a cup in about 30 minutes. Is this normal. I feel like I have NO restriction. The way the doc's talked they said I would only be able to probably have 1 to 2 ounces. Or did they mean, 1 -2 ounces of solids. I am soooo confused... Is there something wrong with me?

Just curious as to how long before the abdominal swelling begins going down? I hate this bloated belly of mine. It feels like the same belly after my daughter was born.

I didn't have one but I will say that day one and two post op were the hardest so far. I am three days post-op and i feel really good today. 100% difference. I am almost doing a little too much then I get a little weak and have to rest. The gas pains in my shoulders have been the worst part of all of it. Just move as much as you can and sip fluids. It will get better. I know its sucks right now...

I bought the Isopure and the powdered protein at my local GNC. The only place I have seen UNJURY is at the hospital pharmacy. Good luck

I'm three days post-op and just started full liquids today. I bought a brand of drinks called Isopure. Its like a fruit drink but in 20oz has 40 grams of Protein. In addition to that I bought unflavored soy Protein powder (has less cholesterol than whey protein) to add to everything I am eating like Soups, yogurt and Cereal. I had to get off the low carb slim fast. I was so sick of it after the pre-op diet. I plan on mixing my own Protein Drinks with the powder later. Also, a lot of people really like a brand called

Day two post-op. Just woke up a little bit ago. Slept much better last night than I had expected to. Had to have the loritab last night, its sooo NASTY but it helped me get a lot of rest. Feeling pretty good other than the gas pains that have settled in my left shoulder. If it weren't for that I would feel perfect. Will keep everyone posted. Time to get up and walk around a bit.

But, how long before any of you ladies were back in "the bedroom" taking it slowly. I've told my boyfriend that I thought like 6 weeks or so. I forgot to ask but I was hoping sooner since its such great exercise an all! LOL Whats the norm?

thj - you made me about snarf my crystal light all over my laptop with that last line... LOL Overall my theory on this pre-op deal is this. Yes they want to shrink your liver for surgery and high protein and low fat diet is the best shot. However, I think the docs and nutrition people think that prescribing shakes and fluids is just easier than actaully having to give real deal nutrtional counseling. If we all knew exactly how to be on one of those diets , we wouldnt need this surgery right??? I think the liquid is just an easy fix for the docs. I'll play their game til next monday, but I am gonna "cheat" a little for my sanity until saturday with a small salad a day in place of one shake. It made all the difference for me in the world today. I'll do full liquid sunday and monday before surgery.

Help!!! Its so hard to not cheat on this pre-op diet!!!! LOL I feel like I am in hell. Today is day 4... I swapped a shake for a salad with grilled chicken that was nutritionally comparable. A few more cals and carbs that my shake but not significant. Did anyone have a pre-op diet that allowed 2 shakes and small Protein rich meal? I know its still cheating but I do feel like I am smart about it. Its not like I ate a slice of cake or pizza or anything loaded in carbs or fat. Maybe I am just trying to justify it to myself.. Come on people!! Someone sympathize with me! LOL

MY boyfriend was super supportive. He has concerns and those are extremely valid. He's more concerned with the actual surgery than anything. He was dead set against RNY however, said that if that was going to be my choice he couldnt support it. As far as everyone else, I could care freaking less what they think. I've told people I am having it done. The worst they can say about me is "Oh look she got fat and regular diets didn't work so now she is doing this" and when the weight is gone, I REALLY wont care what they say. I'd much rather people talk about what I did to lose the weight instead of "Oh she is so fat"...

Im getting banded on the 4th!

Just curious how sore everyone felt 1 day post-op? I had a c-section with my daughter and that was a bit tough. It was about a week before I was moving around really well but still had to be careful. If anyone has time and cares to write and can remember.... What was your first day post-op like??? Pain, sleeping, moving etc...

definately good to know. I hope it doesnt happen but it more than likely just might. Now I know what to call it! THANKS :mad:

but what is PB'ing, and sliming? I know I must sound stupid. I must have missed this day in school or something. :mad: I'm getting banded on 9/4/07 and I need to pick up on the lingo here. Thanks all!

because I was told I would be on liquids only for the first week after surgery... in addition I was using it as an example...