caramia71

I stopped taking pain medicine during the day and only took it a few times at night with the last time being several days ago. I think the pain meds make it worse. I'm not having any pain or gas pain

I'm about 12 days post op and my head still feels a little foggy. I have a hard time concentrating. Does anyone else experience this? Is it normal?:regular_smile:

Thank you so much for sharing! It makes me feel like there is hope! :biggrin2:

And by cheat, I mean move to the mushies phase while on the liquid phase etc.?

I am about a week post op and let me tell you, this liquid diet is killing me. I know why you need to be on liquids for 2 weeks post op and then move to mushies, I get it. I am an intelligent adult. But why does it vary from doctor to doctor? Has anyone cheated and lived to tell? :wink_smile:

Thanks for all the wonderful comments and laughs! I'm feeling much better today and realizing that in the grand scheme of things this is a relatively small sliver and I can deal with it!!

What are your favorite sweeteners? I am looking for one for iced tea and hot coffees. Need something that doesn't taste bitter - like the real thing but not. :thumbup:

I know I'm not that far out from surgery (the 26th) but this liquid diet thing is getting old. I know I'm not really hungry but I really just want some actual food. I spoke to the nutrionist today and she said it was very important I follow the liquid diet. I know, but come on, 2 weeks? They're killing me. I would give anything to have mushies. I did sneak cheese today but I feel so guilty. Anyone else struggling with this phase? I know when I get to the mushies I'll be moaning for actual food. Just needed to vent - thanks for listening!! :thumbup:

Thanks everyone for their responses. It gives me hope that I too will be sleeping soundly in the near future!! :crying:

Good morning. I was banded on 3/26 and am having difficulty trying to find a comfortable spot to sleep in. I am normally a stomach sleeper but can sleep on my side. Can't do either. Will this pass? Will I never be able to sleep on my stomach again? Any suggestions? Thanks, Carol

That is so awesome!! Congrats!

Hello all! I am getting banded on Wednesday, March 26th. Everyone asks if I'm nervous and maybe I"m crazy but I'm not. I've read a lot of things on this board but I feel it will all be worth it. I look at this process as beginning a new life. The only thing I'm worried about is what eating will be like after the surgery. But I think I can deal with that. If anyone else is getting banded this week and would like to chat just e-mail me. Carol

Hi! I"m from MD (northern area, near the PA line) and dealt with BC/BS. My surgery date is March 26th. It is so exciting that I don't think I have time to focus on being nervous. Best of luck to you!! :wink2:

Hello everyone! I finally have a surgery date for March 26, 2008!! Yippee!! I have a few questions: I sleep on my stomach, will this be a problem with my port? Anyone else tan? Wondering if I will have to stop for a while after my surgery? I'm excited and nervous and glad to be finally moving forward!! Thanks for any input. Carol

I am going for my consult in 2 weeks and am curious to find more information about the excess skin and port. Is there anyone who didn't need surgery to remove excess skin? I have about 100 pounds to lose and am worried that even if I lose it I'll still need surgery to remove the skin. And the port....how much restriction does that put on your daily living? Anything that you can't do that you could do before? My husband is a little freaked out about that. :eek: Thanks for any and all input! Carol