Minxz

I was given a incentive spirometer as well. Its still a little uncomfortable to do a DEEP breath but I can work through it.

My surgeon didn't put me on a liquid diet before hand at all you should be fine!

I weigh myself in the AM (I like the result best lol) During this week I admit to adding an evening weigh in as well lol

I'm hungry as well the first 5 days weren't bad. Yesterday I started getting hungry and today STARVING. Looking forward to graduating to the next level of food next week.

I am so sorry about your nephew and sister and hope their recovery is swift! Don't beat yourself up so much I would recommend telling your surgeon just to make absolutely sure you didn't hurt yourself. Remember its not about hating yourself for messing up. Right now the main concern is healing so if you didn't hurt yourself like you said just move on!! You have enough to deal with right now. *hug*

I'm on the mushy creamy foods. SF Yogurt, SF Jello, SF Pudding, Cream soups, Cottage Cheese and protein shakes. I think next Tuesday I get cleared for soft solids. Which means deli meats, Cheeses, Beans, Eggs etc..

I started getting hungry yesterday I knew to expect this part would be tough its not called bandster hell for nothing but I admit to nursing that hope that I would be one of those rare souls that felt restriction right away. Lol I am looking forward to advancing to stage three next week. Something with more taste might help all this creamy mushy stuff doesn't even feel like food.

Lol I know what you mean. The gas in my stomach is definitely uncomfortable it feels like the monster in Alien stretching and wandering around. (not that I have personal experience just a good imagination)

My Surgeon said I have to give it up but from what I can tell Kaiser lumps Bypass and Band in the same category and gives us the same instructions. I plan on being cautious after all it does dehydrate and is acidic but I do plan on having some!

I was told that 2 weeks post op I could start working out again. Right now I am walking some and pottering around the garden. I work out at Curves but would like to add some more aerobic to my workout a wog in the evening? I have been eying the couch to 5 k program for awhile maybe someday I will really try it lol.

I have a LOT of head hunger. Watching TV during recovery didn't help. Not just the commercials but everything seems to center around food. I get to graduate to stage III next week I think which is soft but substantial food. I am looking forward to a taco salad w/ NO carbs lol.

I want to start riding again. I used to own a horse and ride all the time and now I am just to heavy. I found a place nearby that has a half lease program set up that I would love to try. I also plan on a breast (whatever it takes) and maybe a TT if necessary.

Laugh *ow* Laugh *ow* Laugh *ow* Note to self: don't read PSA when I still have my steristrips on.

I have been having a lot of digestive gasses. I knew to expect the gas pains from the surgery but I have been feeling a lot of rumbling and hiccups discomfort beneath my ribs. Is this all normal? I have been using some GasX strips they help for a short while.

I was banded on the 21st. Our plan has me on creamy stuff for the next two weeks. Cream soups, Cottage cheese, sugar free pudding and Jello and no sugar added applesauce. I haven't taken any of the lortab today just mostly feeling tired and a bit weak. I return to work tomorrow. The most discomfort I am experiencing is gas in my stomach. I feel pressure under my ribs and have had hiccups and burps. I bought some gax x strips that help a little. Anyone else finding the same thing?

I just finished all my post op apts yesterday as well as my labs. SO excited. I am ready for this!!!

Fortunately that wasn't a requirement for me! I would have done it though. Its worth it!

We were told to expect Steristrips. Don't know if there is skin glue as well or not.

Anyone from the San Jose area? Im getting banded on the 21st *yay*

UGH I hate insurance. Can your Doctor put some pressure on them? Hang in there I know it seems forever but don't give up that is their tactic!!

Thank you everyone for the information it really helps me to be mentally prepared!

TY for putting me on the list! I get all my preop apts done on the 12th. EXCITED!!

Do any of our Mayo Banditos have surgery tomorrow? Mine isn't until the 21st.

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