Donnainva

Wow! what a Bitch

I've showed my husband the suggested recipes and all the handouts from the surgeons office. He knows that I can eat pretty much whatever I want but that it doesn't make any sense to go through with all of this and eat Wendy's Frosty's all day long. As far as co-workers -- some know and some don't, but it's not a secret. I don't live near my family but if one of my brothers started giving me shit about it (please bear in mind I'm not a particularly strong person) I would say "It's not funny, it's not nice and please stop." end of conversation.

Couldn't have said better myself my beachy-dwelling friend!

Apparently, the only thing most people need to go is the threat of a catheter! I was catheterized during surgery--do any of you know if you were?

St. Mary's?

I had one in me (Called the OnQ system I believe) It wasn't put in right, was too far over & didn't numb the area. So basically it was just a ball attached to a catheter in my skin that I had to carry around in the hospital-along with all the other wires and such-and have to worry about dropping. They took it out right before I left to go home, but when it's in correctly, you (the patient) take it out at home. When they took it out it took about 1/2 second and it didn't hurt when she did it at all. I wish I could say the same about when I took the band-aid off. I didn't get any Morphine while I was in the hospital as they thought this thing was working correctly. Never having had surgery before, I though the pain was normal. It sucked and the Vicodin I went home with didn't really help much. I've not had any problem taking pills since the surgery either. Don't know how normal that is.

as if! Why would I want to do that! So far I can eat anything, haven't tried hamburger or steak yet.

I've been aware of dan2001xj for about a 1/2 hour now. He's messing around! It's a joke, something to post because he wanted a rise out of people. I shall quote the wonderful Joker "Why so Serious?" I voted for the last option:thumbup: (I really hate smilies but I had to post something!)

dan2001xj, as long as you chew properly, take small bites and eat all your Protein you really shouldn't have any issues with us. Oh wait.. I've been banded. *runs away* *ok actually walks away kinda quickly*

They put those on the table at a restaurant here--much like they put chips on the table at a Mexican place. They are put a sprinkle of sea salt on them. they are good!

Once you are allowed to go to mushie foods you should start to feel better

Possibly Phenergan (generic name promethazine) I'd never been under before and had no idea how I'd react, thank goodness I didn't have any problems. Def tell them about your history and emphasis you do not want to be throwing up after this surgery!

this is going to look like a smart ass answer, but it's not. I measure 1/2 cup of what I'm eating-so it looks like 1/2 cup of food.

I was banded on 1/14 and had my fill about an hour ago. Basically the same as what Maureen said except no pain except the sting of a needle going into my skin. My port is about 1/2" above my largest incision under my left breast. The barium tasted horrible, but I watched the whole thing on the screen. I'm on liquids for 12-24 hours, then a day of mushy then back to normal. 5cc's in a 10cc band (I think)

With a saline drip in me (no morphine) I had to pee as soon as they finally found a room for me.

I was banded 1/14 and my first fill is today--not quite four weeks.

they must let you sleep in the hospitals down under! If I got some sleep spending one night wouldn't have been so bad but I was in a room with two men, both snoring and didn't get a wink! Hope the fires are far away from you:smile2:

I was banded 1/14/09--almost two weeks liquid/mashed potato consistancy food. one week mushy and now I'm on a full diet--first fill tomorrow 2-10-09

Every single surgeon is different. Every single one. If you get 12 responses, you will get 12 different diets. They seem to run along the ideas of all liquid protein or mostly liquid and one small meal (mainly protein) I'm a really not trying to be difficult but ask your surgeons office of they have a handout or suggestions. I went to a few pro-op classes and they had folders of ideas. Good Luck!

I was banded on January 14th and am on a regular diet. I'll have a Carnation instant breakfast (with dry milk for extra protein) for breakfast. Tuna salad or chicken salad for lunch, yogurt or string cheese for a snack and a chicken breast or turkey for dinner with a small salad & a small carb if I'm still hungry. My first fill is scheduled for the 17th of this month and I am really looking forward to that!

I was banded on the 14th of January--I may get a fill next Tuesday (the 10th) but the NP said they are booked up that day, so I'll probably have to wait till the 17th. I'm on a full diet (meats, raw veggies etc) and not had anything get stuck and--even with getting the protein in first, sometimes thats all I have for a meal--I'm still hungry 2 hours later. Not drinking with meals. the NP said there isn't really any restriction at all at this point, and don't I know it! I'm losing very slowly but I'd be happy just to not be so hungry.

My surgery was scheduled for 7am--I did the baruim swallow thing around 1pm and my insurance required me to spend the night. I would've preferred to leave later that day. I was drinking juice, Jello and broth all night long--no gas pain but they put in an On-Q device--it's done with a small incision and it delivers pain relief directly to the site. It was put in wrong and didn't do anything but cause me pain. I was very happy once it was taken out and I got my Vicodin at the CVS--I didn't get pain relief until I got home.

Mine is located about 1" below my left breast and I have 5 incisions.

My doctor said nothing bigger then an M&M--so far no problems at all. For those that are opening capsule-you may want to check with the doc that prescribed them. Some capsule are time released and you may be messing with that by opening them.

They didn't give me my second set of numbers at the hospital so I called the 1-800 number and they e-mailed it to me. I'm going to check the website out tonight. I'm supposed to go to a few meetings at the hospital this year, I don't do well at meetings (they feel like AA meetings to me) I like doing stuff online a lot better.