mnn2501

Yeah, I started 'real food' at week 2 and while I am finding different foods affect me in different ways than they used to, I really have had no problem and would have went nuts if I had to stay on mushy foods for the full 5 week my doctor wanted me to. I do chew very well and keep total amount very small but having very few issues. Keep in mind I'm no doctor - but I see no problem with it as long as you don't go overboard.

He may not know what spinning is -- I sure don't.:drool:

JustMarci 90 days seems like a long time and we all want to lose weight right away (or we wouldn't be in this situation) but in the scheme of things 90 days is not really bad - my first fill is at 60 days and I'm thinking that may be too soon. If you are sticking to a reasonable diet you will lose weight long term - 4 to 5 pounds a month is what my doctor says is best for permanant weight loss - even with the lap band. I only check the scale weekly - am less concerned with the scale and more concerned about my clothes getting looser and looser and putting more holes in my belts.

You are sooooo right. I got so depressed after watching a couple of Food Network shows -- I got over it, but I recommend staying away from it until you're back on full foods.

Is he nuts? Mine has on Clear Liquids for 3 days! then mushies for a month. Has he ever tried surviving on clear liquids for a month?

I was banded 1 day before you and am still having pain on my port when bending over. In fact yesterday was the first time I could sleep in a bed (I sleep on my side) - had been in the recliner before. Had to laugh when you said it hurt when tying your shoes -- I haven't been able to do that normally for a couple years - thats one reason I got the lapband.:huh2:

While its possible to start being active within 24-48 hours as long as you don;t push it too much, consider that your active lifestyle has probably contributed to your weight. Perhaps its time to slow down and start taking care of yourself for a change.

it appears to be less and less as time goes on for me.

Best suggestion, give your doctors office a call and ask them.

I was only on Clear Liquids 3 days

I had the post banding blues on my 3rd day also, by the 5th day they had passed and I was once again excited and finally losing weight (after gaining the first 3). Should we all have tried harder? perhaps, but we've got it now so lets take this tool and do the best we can with it. I also (on my own) added in some real food the 5th day -scrambled egg, mashed potatoes - it REALLY helped - just don't over do it, remember: 2 oz portions and chew.

I needed Maalox(and used a full small bottle the first week), all my normal medications along with a pill splitter, was given a perscription for pain medication after surgery which I used, but also took tylinol (only pain releiver the doctor allowed), was suggested I have Phillips Milk of Magnesesia for constipation (but that was never an issue). Plenty of juices to drink, comfortable clothes and books to read. Where are you having yours done that you need to fly?

Its been 11 days for me since banding and about 3 days ago I started feeling occasional pain in the same spot but on my left side instead of right side. Not always, but enough for me to wonder what it was. I will be asking the doctor if it continues at my next appointment (the end of this month). Perhaps because of the surgery and the new hardware inside, its pushing something out of its normal spot???

See your doctor Monday, and if it gets bigger before then, go the emergency room (be sure to tell them you had a lap band put in)

I was just feeling the same thing (banded 2/26) the port incision is much harder than the others - unfortunatly I still can't lay down without it hurting on the inside. I'm getting sick of my recliner.

As has been stated already - it happens, Fluid buildups after surgery, I gained weight for 3 days then held it for 2 more and then started down. I agree, stay off the scale for the first week -- let your body heal from the surgery. BTW: My wife just had her lap band surgery late this afternoon and is doing well so far.

Not sure, all I know is that Hospitals try to charge as much as they can to the patient as they don't get anywhere near what they want from insurance companies and insurance companies try to get out of paying anything they possibly can.

Until you get enough Protein from other sources. Did you get a daily Protein goal? They want me to get 70 grams a day (male over 400 lbs) That works out to 2 shakes a day + a couple other sources of Protein

I'm on Day 8 and no, not for 3 days now water and Protein shakes mainly Yeah, that came back big time on day 5, I'm eating about 1000 cal a day now and am fine with that, I was under 400 calories the first few days - while ok then, wouldn't do it after day 5. I've even added in some more solid foods not on my 5 week post op mushy list (Scrambled egg, mashed potatoes) They used some kind of liquid or spray on bandages for me I was told I could shower day 2 if I wanted to - I waited til day 3 Sleeping is a problem, I am a side sleeper have had too much pain when laying down to do so currently. I have been using my recliner so far. To be fair I also weigh over 400 lbs, so there's a considerable amount of muscle and fat that gets shifted when I lay down - lighter persons may or may not have a problem. I was told that they stitch the port to muscle on the inside and it needs to heal better before I can lay down. This is the only part I do not like about the whole thing.

Don't see why not, I've been sucking on Vitamin C drops since day 2. (Halls Defense Vitamin C)and I'm on day 8 as of now.

My doctor looked at mine and told me to split some in half and some in quarters (you can get a pill splitter at any drug store), Didn't say to crush any of them, I also switched to a chewable vitamin.

My understanding is that they put an oxygen hose down your throat (they did me) while you are out, hence the sore throat. Mine lasted about 4 days, throat lozenzes help. I was up and walking about 4 hours after though although today (1 week later) I still get tired easily while walking. My doctor suggest Malox and walking for the gas and it lasted 2 - 3 days.

Perhaps its time to get an attorney involved. Sounds like you have a good case for malpractice.

Losing weight will not make a bad marriage good. I am a 51 yr old male (married) and think what your husband is doing is despicable.

As was already said, its from the gas they use to 'inflate you' to make it easier to view and work inside you. Mine lasted about 2 days and was not too terrible, but was told to walk and walk and walk some more to get rid of it. That worked, the more I walked the better I felt.