YngGram

I THINK EVERYBODY WANTED TO!! I didn't get my date that far out, but choose to make adjustments to eating style back in Nov. I first cut out the really, really, really Sweet Tea that I drank almost a gallon of daily. Tried out the store brands of Crystal Lite drinks. Worked on smaller portions and then moved into some Meal Replacements. I lost about 15 lbs. from middle of Nov. middle of Feb. I think these changes made the pre-op easier to take, and I am on day 6 of band and haven't been hungry. I gave deep thought to what I really love the most and had a nice Prime Rib dinner (in the middle of pre-op). I have been told we will be able to eat many of the foods we always have, just smaller portions.

GOOD LUCK!

Niterun

Hi there,

I hit it on the 9th also, CONGRATS! I am lucky, when I passed the upper GI I was put on full liquids. Little tired of the high Protein Shakes and Carnation Instant Breakfast, but it could be worse. On Wed. I grabbed a chicken tenderloin, some old celery and stuff and made a bowl of broth. I needed a new taste after 2 weeks of pre-op drinks. I can have anything that passes through a straw so Egg Drop Soup has made it in and some smoothies made from skim milk and light yougrt. Good Luck

Now that you have vented, clear your head and look at this in the real. Over time 28 lbs. doesn't sound like a lot but.... In reality it is really quite a bit when you take the following into consideration. You are working out hard, you are building muscle and the fact is that muscle weighs MORE than fat (learned that in Marine Corps Boot Camp). So when you replace fat with something heavier your weight loss might not seem as much as it really is! Next, with that muscle you must be tighter in body, check your measurements, try on something that didn't fit 3 months ago, a smaller size than usual; bet you find that you are indeed smaller. I understand that it is hard for us to see the changes that have taken place, take it easy on yourself. If you are following the instructions given you are already healthier and able to do much more than before. I have had my band less than a week (STOP CURSING AT ME!), but... I am down from 240 to 219 today. I starting changing things in Nov., cutting some sugar, eating smaller meals and test driving the liquid replacements. Lost about 15 lbs. before starting the pre-op liver shrink diet. This was high Protein low carb. Hospital fluids had me up to 227 lbs. at discharge, went in at 216 lbs. I am down to 18 jeans from 22, had on a sweater last night that I haven't been able to wear in 4 years. My husband of 31 years actually said, "Damn you look good!" I told only 1 person outside the family because I don't want anyone else making judgments on my progress or lack thereof. I did this for me not them, and if they haven't done it they won't understand it. As another Nov. baby I know you got all the strength you need to do everything you want to; you have already done so much!

Niterun

This is day 6 for me and my mind, my tummy and reality don't seem to be on the same page. I can have anything that would go through a straw. I think I over indulged on Thurs. still not sure. I haven't felt hunger, upper or lower, and I am pushing myself to get the Protein shakes in. I am also pushing for the fluids; other than a dry mouth I don't even think about Fluid. It seems easier to just do Water or the Popsicles than the shakes, which I know I need for the Protein. Yesterday I felt "off" so I made sure to add some powdered milk to my first shake and later had a protein bullet. That gave me the 60g of protein but I still have to push for the carbs to keep weakness at bay. It's 1:00 and I have only had one shake and a few sips of Water. I have the stupid chest bubble so I feel like nothing else can go in yet. Never thought I would be trying to get food into me! The weight is coming off but I don't want to be weak so I will keep working on this.

Niterun

I understand! I gave into Prim Rib on the 1st with surgery schueld for the 9th. The plan had been to have it before I started the pre op diet but couldn't get it then. The first question I had for the doc after surgery was, "How was my liver?" I knew he had done the surgery so the question was really kind of dumb, but I was worried. I did it, but DON'T!! The guilt is awful.

Kerrie,

This is a wild and crazy ride for sure. I also got my band on Mon., have felt great everyday, went out every night. Woke up this morning not feeling "right", had my 8 oz Breakfast drink with dry nonfat milk added for extra Protein. I was light headed and felt weak in upper body. Had to sit and rest, took in a Protein bullet, took BP meds and sipped lemon Water. Feeling better now. Gas-X helps some, and I walk room to room to ease the air pockets, also take deep breaths to keep that stuff moving. I can burp and that helps, but moving my leg wrong at night will wake me right up with the jab. Sip as best you can and take plenty of time with all of it. Stay strong, we will get where we need to be. Surgery added about 7lbs. with the fluids they pumped into me, so don't forget to add that in. This time is for healing I have been told so don't worry about the numbers yet. Get the protein and fluids in, use a heating pad on the tummy it calms mine down. I also sip a hot citrus green tea at night. I was told that pills the size of an M&M were OK, I cut my BP meds cause it is large but with the way I felt earlier I just took the thing and crossed my fingers.:thumbup:

I was told it is from the gas that is pumped in for the surgery, however I have not experienced this (yet).

Niterun

That's the only way I can go to sleep. Nurse put a pillow at my back in the hospital so I could, haven't had any problems doing so at home.

CONGRATS!

Niterun

First, GOOD LUCK! I am 5 days out from my overnight, my robe was the most important to me. They will have you walk in the halls and sitting up as much as possible and the hospital tends to be chilly. something to read, and the usual toiletries. Pull on pants (loose), button shirt, slip on shoes/slippers. Many say a small pillow for ride home but my husband bought the big one so I didn't use it. Get what ever pain meds doc prescribes (if you can) at the hospital pharmacy. For home, chewable vitamins, sugar free Popsicles (great for Fluid count)this helps with the dry mouth, get some of the one ounce cups from your room for sipping. Sipping was hard to learn for me. I am on liquids for a week and can have Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar) with skim milk, HIGH Protein Slim Fast, Sugar Free Jell-O, strained Soups (not creamy). I also got a heating pad, ice bag (used neither), liquid Tylenol and GAS-X. They pump gas into you for surgery and it moves around inside feeling like you swallowed to much air:tt2:. I can burp so that helps but move often, if I sit for more than 10 or so minutes I get a big bubble; so I just go from room to room. I would also make sure I had any meds I take on hand for at least a few days. Again good luck!

Niterun

ok this is what i was told.

day 1-4 Clear Liquids

day 5-14 full liquids

day 15-24 mushie food

day 25 i could start reg food.< /p>

i wouldnt do pudding yet if it was me. stick with Soup with no solids in it. and fat free milk,etc...

i would start the pudding around day 14.

oh and those slim fast isnt good either. too much sugar in them.

best think to go by is no more then 5grams fat per serving and no more then 15 grams of carbs per serving also.

and walk all you can to get the gas gone.

High Protein has less sugar than their others. My doc was going with a high Protein - low carb diet for me which seemed to work well. I had clear for a few hours at the hosptial then full liquids for next 6 days. Mushies for 7 days then solids, intro-ed one at a time to check reactions. Protein is the focus for everything. I use the powders and mix with skim milk, can add powdered milk for extra protein or Protein powder (GeniSoy) is netural. Have some protein bullets I haven't tried yet.

I think the pudding should be ok I was told only things that would go through a straw, but don't use a straw. I made a yogurt smoothie with lthe low fat milk and a light yogurt. You can buy them ready made. I am mostly Carnation Instant Breakfast no surgar added and High Protein Slim Fast.

Niterun

We might be twins. Our stats are similar and I got my band Mon. also. Yes the gas it a trip, but I don't have any pain at all so I'll take the gas. It woke me up Tues. from a dead sleep. I got up and walked about the house for about three minuets and was able to burp. I feel mine in two parts, at the top it shows if I have been sitting for a few minuets or twist left or right to quickly. The other just shows up and rules the house. Husband swears there is someone trapped inside because of the noise my tummy has been making. I feel really good and have been out every night for pool, I played Thurs. and won so I am still happy. Fluids at hospital put on an extra 7lbs that is slowly going down. I came down from 240 in Nov. to 218 day of surgery. Couple of those pounds were lost twice as I could not do this without a last dinner of Prime Rib!!! It was worth it! Gas-X is helping some and I get up to around about every 15-20 minuets. I had hoped that I would walk some everyday but it's cold here and I did something to my ankle the week before surgery and it is still swollen. Sip, Sip, Sip and WALK!

I got my band on 3-9, I am on full liquids--Carnation Instant Breakfast Drink (no surgar added), High Protein Slim Fast. I use the powder with skim milk. My doc says no 1% or 2% as it has to much fat. No sugar popciles, crystal light, tea and Water. I can have apple or grape juice that is cut with water. I plan to have some egg drop Soup next week as I head into the mushies just because I miss something that has a good taste. I can add yogurt and cottage cheese next.

I stayed overnight on Mon. Button down shirt, loose pull on pants, (tummy tender), ROBE you must walk in the gown and the rooms can be chilly while you are sitting up. I didn't get to take my book out, usual tolietries.

CONGRATS!! I was also got my band Mon. I did the overnight and was glad to do it. I live over an hour from the hospital. I was able to sleep in comfort. I have an ON-Q Catheter inserted that delivers pain meds to my incision site so I have no other pain meds to deal with and NO PAIN. I was able to get out of bed without help, the first ice chips stayed down, upper GI was good and I started my liquids. The gas is much fun, but I am able to burp and get it out. Ready for some mushies but got to do the full liquids for a week. (could be worse) I was able to go out last night and I am not feeling tired. With all the fluids they gave me I was 5 pounds heavier when I got home but I know that will pass. I am sipping but I don't want it. GO US!!!

My doc lets me count the shake as part of my 64 oz. also jell-o and Popsicles. Check and see if that's what your doc allows. I was banned yesterday.

Boy do I hope that is true!!! Mine is really crazy, but my daughter has same problem, and she is smaller. Only hope there is that the stress level she is under has her pushing that hair out.:biggrin:

CONGRATS!!! I will be banned in the morning:willy_nilly:. I am with you on the WOW! Last weekend I pulled on a pair of 18 jeans that I haven't be able to pull up in over 2 years! On Wed. those same jeans were lose on my legs. I did something to my ankle over the weekend and couldn't exercise all week, so I am extra happy.

I will be banned on Mon. I have told my friend who had gastric a few years ago. She has already done a "what you eat" on me. I don't like that and I think she will back down. My kids have been told, husband gave approval, but I think he is a little worried. I just don't want anyone else in this. I mentioned it to a few people when it first crossed my mind and I got the same kind of comments. You don't need it, you're not fat enough!! So I am rolling and aint worried about the people.

BTW-- why did you have to have a sleep study I am TriCare also. Doc submitted on 21 Jan and approval on 23 Jan

I will be banned in a few days. My doc submitted my paperwork to insurance based on my intial consult with him and my history over the past five years of being overweight. He said that once I got approval the only other thing he gives them is my actual date of surgery.

Hi,

I don't know f it is different in your region but this is the web site I checked out. I have HBP and am 5'2 at 240lbs. my BMI was at about 44.

https://www.hnfs.net/bene/benefits/gastric_bypass_surgery.htm

Good luck

I want to be the one to choose. The number of procedures they performed is very important to me. I am driving a little over an hour, but the two that were closest to me didn't feel right for me. One of them was at a Center of Excellence, but the manner was just off enough for me to keep looking. My surgery is next week and I think I feel better about it because of the choice I made. Good Luck

Super Wal-Mart had the price about the same, I thought it was high. They also had the powder which makes about 14 drinks with skim milk, so I went that way. My doc also allows me to have the Carnation Instant Breakfast no sugar added. This is about 5 bucks for 8 packs. Found these at food Lion and Wal-Mart.

I must ask if he is with a Center of Execellence? These guys seem to be more like what we expect. My seminar was about 2 hours ( I went to three different), my consult with the surgeron was about an hour. He talked with me about my medical history and discussed the process throughly. I had nutrition class for an hour where we taked about me, what I had tried, what I was doing currently and what did I expect to change after surgery. I later had a 4 hour group class,got had outs and a lot of q&a. So I have gotten a ton of info and 2 or 3 back up phone numbers to get answeres. I will have WLS next Monday. I am not as worried about my choice as some others have mentioned, so don't settle. Check him out well. Both of the first two I went to see didn't come off right to me. Good luck.

Pat the sofa and move over!!! I haven't been banned yet but I do know that you aren't alone. I am just on my pre-op and keep having "stupid" moments. I am not hungry, but for the last two hours have been fighting the urge to eat something I shouldn't! This past weekend I was all tears over everything and nothing. For many of us I think eating is an emotional thing and as women our emotions rule us. food gets used for joy and sadness, celebration and solace. We learned the bad habit of turning to food and we just have to learn how to turn away from it. Don't be hard on yourself, it takes time and this is a new journey. I am reading everything I can and keeping my mind clear. Rejoice in the victory no matter how small, and forgive yourself of infractions no matter how big.