Pezo

I am 1 week post op and decided to try the bed again.....O.K. I got it and still had trouble doing the from sitting to laying position but I really wanted my bed so I fell asleep only to wake up in a bad position and my guts felt like they were being ripped out.....So I gathers up my blankies a hauled a*# to the chair.....wasn't worth it:tt1:

Thats good to know....Chili sounds good 2 me....I ate 2 lil round laughing cow light cheese thingy.s dipped in a mix of tomatoe soup and pizza quick sauce...120 cal. and 12 grams protein......While my family had pizza.....I had the flavor and it worked...Is anyone getting any restriction at this point I am 1 week post op

o.k. I got my 25 staples out today and I was asking the nurse about hunger and she went on to tell me how some lap patients even gain in the first 6 weeks....she said I have no restriction and not to worry about stretching my pouch because it isn't tightened yet.....WELL MY BUBBLE WAS BUSTED...she also said that they have some people who never feel restriction at all one lady has 10cc in a 10cc band and feels nothing....I am starting to feel as if I made a wrong decision......So if thats the case why the liquid diet and all this other stuff....I don't want to starve all the time..

I had my surgery on the 23rd and excercise is not even a remote possibility....I am taking it easy walking when I can (from the bathroom to the livingroom) when I get up and try to do things I always end up reaching for something and bumping my behhy or pick something up that I should'nt....My doc says 3 weeks till excersice and I am gonna listen....I am starting to get hungery....It sucks that we have such a long time with no resrtiction....I am always thinkin did I swallow to much water.....How will I know if what I am eating may stretch my pouch and what will the full sensation feel like so that I know to quit eating before I get ill....

Is it the matrix 5.o ?????

O.K. my surgery was 3/23/09.....I am having a hard time......As of today especially evening I am HUNGREY.....I have been having protein delimmas.....I started with this powder that I mix in juice or pudding well that was only 10 grams.....I don't want to consume alot of food or juice at one time....So my Beef (Hubby) went to gnc and got me a case of the vials w/42 grams of protein.....BUT NASTY...it was grape...I still need to do liquids for another week so we need to compose a list of things that we can eat that don't have to be a huge serving to get in our protein.....I know I am probably late but I just had 1/4 cup of cottage cheese and just so happened to notice that is has 7 grams, hey I can do that.....I am starting to get nervous about FOOD and I want salt....I actually sucked on 4 cheese puffs today to get a salty taste.....Then someone mentioned that pork rinds has protein and no carbs....?????????

Umm pork rinds....I had surgery on the 23rd and I am starting to crave salt too....I actually sucked on 2 cheese puffs today....I know I shouldn't have but they just desolved so well....And I have only been taking in about 300 calories and 200 of that is protein nasty stuff........But wow at least with pork rinds there are no carbs good protein.....My only problem is they kinda make me want cracklins....(downfall of being from Louisiana....:crying:

I hope it helps you with your current conditions....Keep in touch and let us know I have a husband w/all of those also and I would love for it to be a cure all...........Gooood Luck

Breathing excercises ????? I wasnt told anything about this....please explain....I have been trying to take a deep breath here end there it frrls kinda tight......I am starting to feel mis-informed on my post=op stuff......oh and the pre-op stuff to.......

I agree this info is helpful...I don't feel that my doc gives enough info on that.....At my pre-op I am clear liquid the fisrt day after surgery...then full liquid till week 3 then mushies for 1 week......And she said full liquids was ANYTHING not chewed....like grits.....runny mash potatoes.....I have been doing the almost clear liquids and it hasn't been too bad but as of this evening 3 days post-op I am wanting more substance....but scared to screw up what I have suffered through.....

Hey all I too was banded on the 23rd.....I don't have alot of gas, but plenty of pain....I am only taking in about 200 cal. per day......I feel weak but can't seem to get alot in...Also I am scared to take in to much and stretch my pouch....Good luck to all of us.....

I have been sleeping in a recliner....I am 3 days after surgery and while gas is not an issue....I can't seem to straighten up without severe pain......I can sit on the bed but to actually lay down is BAD.....Are yall having this issue????

I want to thank all of you for your support and info....And I will probably continue to bug yall with questions...as a matter of fact I have one now....o.k. I understand 40 to 60 grams of protein.....My booklet syas to sip only but I am usure of the amounts because if I sip to often can't it stretch my new pouch and like if I eat a jello cup how much should I stride for 1/2 of it 1/4 of it.....your help is appreciated...oh and yall were right the 5lbs. I had gained yesterday was gone today along with 4 more.....:tt1:

Yesterday I had my surgery and I have been straight liquids for the past 3 days.......In a lotta pain and I GAINED 5lbs....What the #%@*. I am unsure of how many calories or protein I should have.....HELP has this happen to any of you

The band around the waist sounds like it would be a good thing....I will try 2 find one and thanks for all of you guys helpful suggestions.....I really really hope it was the iv fluids that put 5 pounds on me.......So what kinda calories are yall doing and how much protein.....So far I have only taken in 100 cal...yesterday and 80 today....Man all of the brooth is crazy with the sodium......

:eek: OMG...my surgery was yesterday and while I have always considered myself to be very pain tolerant I AM IN SOME SERIOUS PAIN....no gas pains like several others mentioned but man does it hurt....Also my pre-op diet was liquids 2 days prior and as of yesterday its been 3 days of clear liquids so I decide to step on the scale WHAT ARE U KIDDING ME I GAINED 5 pounds ..... has anyone else experienced this? I am so depressed and did I mention in pain.....Can anyone tell me what our calories should be at and protein......

:lunch:Hey Lois and AnyaK.....r yall ready for the 23rd....I am seriously freakin....I went to my pre-op yesterday and mentioned that I was too wanting to get in some of my favorite foods but I also am afraid of fatty liver.....I was that this week I could eat smaller portions for one meal and to try to have slimfast or soft things for the rest of the day......I am trying but hungrey....I also mentioned that I want to go out for a drink or two with my family before the surgery and was told it should be o.k. but only a couple.......My nerves are on edge and I STILL have to feed my kids (by law) lol.....So yes Lois I am having the want to eat food issues........It is so good to hear all of the stories of everyones progress....ttyl:w00t:

:confused: :w00t: Mad and happy....My pre=op appt. was today well they called and re-scheduled it until 16th......But I did go ahead and schedule a date....I had a choice if the 18th but I would be the 4th case....or the 23rd and I would be first.....I went for the 23rd even though I really want it sooner...do yall think it was a wise choice.....apparently there isn't much of a pre-surgy diet if I could have scheduled two days after my pre-op appt. I was just thinkin that my nerves and hunger would be a little no alot on edge being the 4th case.....Any thoughts are appreciated.......I got a date, I got a date, I got a date hey hey hey hey.........:w00t:

What about MARCHING BAND-STER'S........MOODY MARCHER'S....OR MUNCHLESS MARCHERS ??????:biggrin:

:biggrin: COOL BEANS.......Its a really good feeling huh?......I found out last week and my pre-op is on Thurs.......I am trying to come up with some questions for the doc.....I have a ton but I want to narrow it down....plus I know when I get in there I won't be able to focus enough to ask all of them....

Wow i just saw my post and it is so mis-spelled.......I am not only afraid of food addictions.....ole girl likes to drink on the week-ends I'm really gonna mis that.

Hello...I can b your bud....I'm from Louisiana and I just got approved no date yet....I 2 fear failure my bmi is 47 and my sis had gastric 3 years ago and put every pound back.....i keep telling myself its a tool that I MUST USE.....but i also no my faults i likme to cook and drink on week-ends.......i fear what is 2 come ....don't b discouraged your gonna do it this time.....u have been furthur in this journey than me hey why don't u b my mentor...lol.....keep up the good work:thumbup:

ditto....I no it's lent but it smells fishy 2 me....

o.k. peeps I just got approved and i have pre-op on march 12th.....I like Narch madness cuz lets face it were gonna be mad at times its a hugemungus change and as a mother of a child w/Aitism I have become a custom to dislike of change...I'm from Louisiana and we like it hot and spicy and pretty much as unhealthy as u can get it....Hey I am wondering what are the top 5 /'s 2 ask at pre=op........

O.K. hold up wait a minute...who pays the premiums?,,,,,Do you notaste names when u call these representatives..... I would ask for a supervisor because obviously there is a communications gap...the fact that I knew the same day that my doc did says something...tell them you want to know the status of your approval and if they cannnot tell you what they haave obviously determined is some BULL.....My husbands says his wife was given the runaround for awhile and come to find out they had lost her documentation.....he coautioned my husband that it was a hard thing to get info....anf=d my reply was he doesn't know me does he......I am a pittbull when it comes to making them earn their premiums.....I would call tomorrow and kick butt and TAKE NAMES.....good luck boo.........:laugh: