MarylandMommy

The only things I am allowed to drink for 2 weeks are shakes, sf popsicles, sf jello and broth...pretty exciting I am not allowed any juice at all...maybe that is why my cals are down, but I do know what you mean about getting them up some! The shakes I was drinking are only 90 cals...I will look for a little higher cal one...one a few more days of this...thank goodness!!

how many cals are you eating? what are you eating? I have to be on liquids until Tuesday or Wednesday...what about you?

I was also banded 7/9....and have lost 6 lbs since surgery also....the scale has not moved since Wednesday!!! I am only consuming 400 (if that) calories a day! I wonder wtf? also, but I think as everyone here has said, it will get better! My port is currently killing me....that is my biggest complaint right now Cheer up, we are all in this together!

Ok, I am now back at work and this port pain is killing me! I have a desk job and sitting here at this computer stinks! Anyone have any suggestions????

I am now down 6 lbs since surgery...but I did lose 17 before surgery on July 9th My doc is impressed with my loss thus far. I have lost 19% of my excess body weight

I have 5...and they are glued!

Congrats on your loss. I have the weird burpy thing too....I am going today for my follow up and will be asking the doc

vitamin shoppe guarantees theirs too!

Ok, I am only 5 days post op...but when I drink the protein shakes I feel so nauseous....I never felt like this pre op from them. Am I drinking them too fast? I am trying to sip slowly and do not drink the whole thing at one sitting, I try to do 1/2and 1/2...is anyone else having this problem? It is really bothering me and has happened 3 times since Wednesday....any ideas?

I am from MD too. I just had my surgery last Wednesday. I had mine at Shady Grove, which is also considered a center of excellence!! Welcome!!!

Thanks all! I guess everyone is different and I still am bloated!!! Thanks again for all your responses!

I am not allowed until the scabs come off my incisions....mine were glued. I will say it will probably be about 2 week.

If you have already been banded in July, have you lost any weight? It seems to come off slower now than it did before surgery!!! I have lost 2 lbs since surgery last Wednesday and really thought it would have been more with the amount I am actually able to drink!! I am probably being over zealous...but who knows!!

what is psyllium hisk fiber??? will it help me go?? where do you get it from??

I have always had issues with constipation...I have not gone since before my surgery on July 9th. I just had some MOM (disgusting!!!!)...I am hoping this helps me! I am so bloated and gaseous!!!!

it was just precautionary in my case too...I have no history of any dvt, etc. I also had no co-morbidities!

I am now 3 days post op and have been sleeping on my side with a pillow in front of my since the first night. Sleeping on my left side is more comfortable than the right side....

I may have to try that tomorrow Thanks for the pointer. I am getting sick of chocolate and vanilla shakes!!! I am only 2 days post op and suffering through these thick shakes!!! YUCK!

I believe mine is 4cc....how big is yours?

I have to do it 5 days post op. I have done 2 days and I did one in the hospital. It really is not that bad at all...Only have 3 days left on the injections. I am only doing once a day!

you just mix already made jello and the unflavored Protein Powder in a blender???

I am 2 days post op...and am feeling sick when I drink..I think it may be that I am sipping to quickly! Any pointers on how to sip slower??? I am also having issues getting my 70 grams of protein in, I just do not feel like drinking protein shakes at all!! Any pointers for that??? I tried to start my sips earlier today so hopefully I can make it today!! TIA :-)

I was banded yesterday! I feel okay, just sore and tired. Drinking is a pain since I get so full so fast. I am not sure how I am going to get the 70 grams of protein down...but anyway, mostly uneventful...just chillin now

you look awesome!!! Congrats on the great work!

Thanks!!! I spoke with my doctor...if anymore bumps appear I am to call them!!