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Me too. I had to gain 8 lbs to hit 35 BMI for my lab band reversal/ gastric

I'm surprised your doc lets you eat dairy and the stuff your having so soon. I would guess the answer is yes it's due to eating those things and being in bed. To lose one pound you have to lose 3000 calories, or 3500 I don't remember. . But if your laying in bed your burning the normal amount a day minus what you eat.. that total number is all your burning extra,,, but remember you also have extra water weight from surgery etc. Just relax, you will get there

Depends on your doc. Go by what YOUR doc allows. Many of you get yogurt and protein, I get only clear broth, coffee, tea, soda after carbonation is out. My doc says dairy is worse for a new pouch than caffeine. . But if your one to dehydrate then he might would take you off.

My surgery was Jan 9, my second. I did lap band a yr ago. Expect this.. insomnia before during and after. Expect sensitive taste and smell to the point of feeling pregnant. . You will not want a cheeseburger or cake.. it's hard to want anything even when I felt a hunger pain on day 3. Expect when you leave the hospital to feel worse on day 3-7 your body is no longer getting their nice pain meds and antiflamitory and the liquid meds they send u home makes you nauseous. What to do... have liquid Tylenol on hand and use it instead, keep water sipping even in bed. Remind yourself that you will eat again! Love and hugs to you all

Hi anew, I had band removal Dec 4 and gastric Jan 9. The good news for me is after my first surgery I was sad and crying but now I know I WILL EAT AGAIN just not now and that keeps my spirits up. I have felt more sore than just having gastric right off. Doc said the extra scar tissue and weak tissue has made this so.. I'm glad I made this choice, I am 190 right now as of surgery day and refuse to weigh til the 20th. I'm the type that loses and gains so easy.. I already feel myself melting away. Would love to hear more about yours since we have a lot in common

So funny you say this because I have the same attitude. When others don't answer me or talk to me I feel unwanted. I see others start conversation and lots reply and no one does to me. I'm nothing like that in person, I'm the life of the party and very liked. I think you and I are used to attention and are not getting as much on forums and it bothers us. I have left forums in the past due to this... now I have learned that we are all here to help, once others have seen us and spoke they get used to each other.. hang in there, I c u! Hugs!

Ty!

I could have coffee from day 2

I have been sick the past day. Husband had to take me back the the doc last evening. Swollen side, nausea, low gr fever.. they did blood wk and will call me.. I am having trouble drinking now. I guess I'm tired of water and my taste sucks.

Well said. Ty for the advice

These sleep patterns are normal. Doc said it takes 30 days for your body to shed the surgery meds. Don't weigh right now, wait. Your diet is much more open than mine. I can't have anything but liquids clear. Try using pillows tucked under your side back and legs to help you lay comfy on your half side.

I had surgery on the 9th. I'm feeling pretty good today. I did lap band last yr and drop 50 of the 100 I wanted to lose. Then had some problems and removed it dec 4. So had gastric on Jan 9. Smell is very sensitive and headache daily but easing up. I encourage y'all to have adult Tylenol liquids ready and waiting. The prescription liquid makes you dizzy, nausea and just yuk. Doc said Tylenol is better for the pain after day 3 anyway, . Good luck to those that are getting ready

How are you feeling today? I'm much better

Let us know ASAP how you are doing

My doctor warned me that my taste and smell will change. Some food I used to like stinks. I can't find anything pleasurable yet.. but this helps our weight loss right? My husband (which is a yr out) says for us to be patient it will get better

I agree. Don't get too into the wardrobe choices

So is it just me or is yalls nose so sensitive you can smell a flea fart a mile away. Its killing me and causes bouts of nausea, it's like I'm pregnant, .. will this go away??

Is it in the can? Can you post a pic? My husband needs visuals. Lol

I had hernia repair too, it's not a big deal. The surgery isn't bad, don't get too worked up. Men handle it well. My husband was walking around the hospital that night

Tonight I'm starting to miss any type of food. Liquids are hard. Even if I could have a protein drink it would help. I can't even have skim milk.. I have 7 more days of this, any ideas to help?

I can't imagine the continuous struggle you have with this illness. I understand you have tackled it and that's awesome. So let me say now how very sorry I am you have this added struggle to your lifeline. With that said, I will tell you after my lap band last year I hit a similar depression about 2 wks out, doc said blame it on the meds from surgery. Not only your physical body goes through this but your mental as well.. we also lose our best friend, our crutch of a lifetime. ..food...variety...overeating. .snacking.. the ability to just grab and munch.. so pat yourself on the back and realize how strong you have been not how weak you are.. our cup is half full, not half empty! Good luck

And Janie, good luck girl! Welcome to the other side and keep us posted

I wore satin pants, t-shirt, slippers, long house coat, no undies. Was able to wear it back. You will need socks too. You will not won't to wear undies because they might hit your incision

My husband is 1yr out and still can't eat steak

I am 4 days post op. Got home yesterday. Doc keeps his peeps on clear liquid for 2 wks. I had broth for lunch and juice after. I don't think I can do 20 min walk but I do go sit out by the pool in the sun. Weather was nice here in Shreveport today. I am feeling ok, wasn't too good this morning with nausea and gas but better now. I think if I stay off pain liquid I'm better off