cobrien78

So just wondering if anyone has the rabbit vibrator and if it is really worth it? Anything you can tell me I would really appreciate.

I was banded 11/3. I'm on mushies and I feel like I can eat as much as I want. I'm not feeling full, I can eat like a cup of food. Is this normal soon after being banded? I definitely don't force food down but don't feel full after most meals. I'm worried I'm eating too much but don't feel sick or have any other symptoms. Worried, help?

You know I felt the same way. I was miserable on the liquid diet to the point I didn't even want to eat. But let me tell you it does pass that feeling "OMG WHAT THE HELL DID I DO TO MYSELF?!". It went away for me and it will when you see the scale go down. Don't worry every day you will feel better but I know right now it sucks.

Nope I can't feel the band but I can feel my port if I lay on it, it's kind of uncomfortable.

try some oatmeal or cream of wheat or grits. You could even mash a banana in it. I am having the same problem and we were banded on the same day. The oatmeal helps me but protein drink does not. Good luck!

I'm on full liquids so I can have strained cream soups and I can have SF pudding. It still sucks though when everyone else in my house is eating real food.

I was scared too! Just make sure you strain your soup and only put in what you will be drinking. Measure out a 1/2 cup or 1 cup or whatever you are allowed. Use a small spoon and take it slow. You will be ok just make sure you listen to your body, it will tell you when you've had too much. Good luck, hope this helps!

Girl you are singing my song! I'm 4 days post-op and I have been trying to convince and calm myself that this IS a good thing and that the pain and discomfort ARE temporary and that I won't have to go without my favorite foods forever just limit them. It sucks cause I'm so hungry and can only have liquids! I start pureed foods next week. I'm starting to get depressed over not being able to eat. I feel weak and hungry and in pain the majority of the time and it's a miserable feeling.:eek:

What does your doctor want you to do? I would ask your surgeon first. Mine only wanted me on 2 days of clear liquids then I could switch to full liquids which I'm on right now and it doesn't help much with the hunger. Next week I get to start pureed foods which I'm excited about.

my surgey weight was 243. my current weight is 239.

I have some gas pain but it's mostly pressure from the bloating and is making me uncomfortable. I can't wait for the soreness to go away cause I can't sleep in my bed! Laying flat is uncomfortable and my port site is UNBEARABLE to lay on. I haven't been getting much sleep! Poor me!lol

Well, I got a call from my best friend from high school who is just one of those people who never gains weight. Anyway, I told her I just had lapband surgery and she said "Did you really get THAT big?". Nice huh?! I'm going today to change my number.

Thank you too! I'm having the same problem!:smile2:

I was banded November 3rd as well!! I feel the same way but I have a lot of gas and bloating. I've been constipated so I'm going to be adding fiber to my protein shake. I'm working on getting in the protein, it's hard when you can't take that much in. Good luck keep me posted!

I'm officially banded! Just home today. In some pain but not too-too bad. I had my barium swallow test this morning and saw my band it was kind of cool. Hard to get in so much fluid because you don't feel like drinking anything. Slowly but surely. Good luck to everyone!

:w00t:Tomorrow is my band-day too!! I'm so super excited as well, a bit nervous though. I just want to get it over with you know. I have been having all those what-ifs as well. I think if we just take it one day at a time we will do fine. Good luck to you!:cool2:

This happened to me a couple days ago and then the next day I had lost 2 lbs. I wouldn't stress, it happens. I had even technically cheated on my diet with plain tuna and it was a VERY small amount.

Monday is almost here!! Can you believe it?! I'm so excited and nervous but I just want to get it done and be on my way towards health!!Thanks for wishing me good luck and I wish the same for all of you!

I have tried the unjury chocolate and it is SO good mixed with skim milk! I also mix unjury unflavored with crystal light fruit punch and it is good.

I don't think I had ever dreamed about food until the night after my first day of pre-op!! I had a bbq sandwich in my dream and I woke up thinking I had a bbq sandwich and ruined my pre-op diet! hahaha! Haven't had one since but I'm sure there will be more to come!

I got on the scale this morning and I've lost 5 lbs!! I think I have been doing good even though I did eat a tiny can of plain tuna. I have been doing my best with this diet, a lot better than any other diet I've been on. I have however been totally freaking out that my liver won't shrink properly and I will wake up with no band! I'm driving my husband nuts about it. He keeps telling me to relax and stick to what I'm doing. I guess whatever happens, happens and as long as I do what I'm supposed to that is all I can do. Good luck everyone, I know it's very hard!

Thank you for your support I think I've been doing great it is getting easier. I'm starting to get used to the hunger, I really hope this works. I'm so scared of not getting the band due to a fatty liver. I've lost 4.5 lbs since last Friday and I hope I lose more.

I feel like I'm a drug addict going through withdrawal. I'm such a bitch right now and I'm so tired even more than usual. I just hate feeling hungry! I never let myself feel hungry before and I hate it. Thanks for the support! I'm so frustrated with this and I just want to sink my teeth in something!

My dad made fun of me for being overweight when I was a teen and being the rebel that I am I didn't listen and ate more cause it pissed him off. Unfortunately, old habits are to break. Also, I'm a bored eater as well.

:crying:This my first day of my pre-op diet and I know I'm allowed a lot compared to most but DAMN this is really hard! I'm dealing with head hunger and it sucks! Anyone have any advice?! Help if I'm having such a hard time on day 1 how can I get through a week of this!:thumbup: HELP,HELP, HELP!!