hot tea

I'm no fan of the Protein powders either, but, I find that the soy Protein Powder taste isn't as overwhelming as the whey protein ... also, Isopure available at GNC is like a cyrstal lite drink..but, 40 grams of protein in a 20oz bottle is an awesome alternative to a shake. Hang in there...as everyone else said...it does get better...I was banded July 1st...and my funk was because I missed my routine and was bored out of my mind...not working...but, I made peace with it...totally spun the story in my head...that this is my time to totally focus on myself...I went for a pedicure...have a full body massage planned and I'm going on a day trip with a friend that I rarely get to see because she lives 4 hours away. Think of all the positives....that's what really helped me.

Your welcome. It's been an amazing experience and I've had a completely uneventful post op course and want people to know...that there is a possibility for then to as well. Hang in there...the 28th is fast approaching...use this time to get all your ducks in a row...so to speak :confused:

Hey gang, Had my post op check up this afternoon. Down 6 lbs by their scale fully clothed but, I was down 7.9 naked on my scale at 7am. He advanced my diet to first stage of mushies starting tomorrow....God love him...he doesn't require pre op liquid diet and now, he's advancing a week earlier. My first fill is scheduled for Aug 21st.

I'm sorry you are having such a tough time. I was banded on July 1st and thankfully, I've had no real pain but, when I do get that horrible gas pain after drinking...I use a gas x strip and use my heating pad and the combination somehow makes me feel better in a matters of mins, I'm belching and feel relief. And, please take something for the pain...don't suffer and if need be call your surgeon. Thinking of you, Regina

Thinking about everyone that's going into surgery today...I tried to post individual well wishes...but, realized there quite a few of you for today, the 7th... Good luck!

Keeping you in my thoughts today

Keeping you in my thoughts today

Keeping you in my thoughts today

keeping you in my thoughts today

Good job...I'm trying to only weigh myself every other day during this liquid phase but, somehow, I was on the scale again today LOL mostly, because I walked on the treadmill for 30 mins yesterday. down another .4...and I'll take it!

Today, Sunday is going to be a good day. I slept well and just got on the scale and I'm down another 1.8 lbs for a total of 4.4lbs since Wednesday's surgery....yippppeee Juniper, have you weighed yourself yet? or another of the others that were banded on July 1st?

Morning Mary, You are very welcome. I have read about the people who hated their band and went for the vertical sleeve...I say to each their own. For me, it's about appetite and portions ...the band will take care of the portions and from some of the research it looks like it affect appetite as well. I personally don't want to have my GI system re-route so, that I am in a malabsorptive state...I don't want to lose weight so rapidly that my skin appears to be melting off me. Which means even more, painful surgeries. Stay positive and take every thing you read with a grain of salt. We are all individuals with different motivations and struggles with the same problem. My motivation for the surgery was not to be thin....but, to prevent Diabetes and to get off my blood pressure medicine...now, the thin is just going to be a happy coincidence LOL I'm thinking of you, Regina

OK, so I was climbing the walls and wanted out of the house. I talked around Target and of course bought totally random stuff...happens everytime I go to that store LOL Getting in and out of the MINI was fine, I actually raised the seat so I wouldn't be so low and that probably helped a great deal. It was an amazingly beautiful day here 82 degrees, bright sunshine and a warm breeze. Got out of the car and came up the stairs and into the apartment and was so nausea...nausea to the point that clear fluid/extra saliva was forming...I was little afraid...tried to stay calm...had a gas X strips and raised my arms over my head and took some deep breaths...it worked, I didn't vomit and the feeling past within 5 mins. I think all that movement, stirred up that remaining gas....I had no futher problems...an hour later I was sippin on another coffee flavored Protein shake. I was tired, the last few nights I'd only been sleeping 3 hours at a time... so, I took a vicodin and got a solid 6 hours of sleep...only problem...I slept 930p to 330a...so, I'm here writing about yesterday and sippin my first 4 oz Protein Drink of the day. It's gonna be a long day LOL

Hey mary, Don't beat yourself up about the nibbles you had yesterday, it's part of life. If you read the forums every surgeon has a different take on the whole "shrink your liver thing" my surgeon doesn't believe in the liquid diet unless the patient's BMI is over 60. I did the supervised 6 month diet and at the time of my surgical consult I was down 15lbs and asked him about having to do a liquid diet...he thinks that he's patients come into surgery a little dehyrated and he ends up giving them lots of IV fluids...so, I was told to eat light the day before surgery and to have nothing by mouth after midnight. The day before surgery I las my last meal at 5pm and drank until midnight and morning of surgery I took my medicine at 8am with a decent sip of Water. I stayed at the hospital for 20 hrs and recieved 2.5 liter of Fluid. I said all that to stay...don't fret. Start anew today and the before surgery follow your instructions to the letter. I'll be watching for your posts. Good luck and I'm sending you positive thoughts. Regina

Sweet, keep up the good work! I almost wish I could go back to work...I was climbing the walls yesterday but, my job is too physical. I'm out for 4 weeks and I'll be have knee surgery on July 23...I figured if I'm gonna be out...might as well take care of the knee issue as well. I'm so not used to this taking it easy stuff...but, it's necessary and I'm thankful that I can come here and vent a bit and read how we are all getting on since surgery. Regina

Day three...yippeee, I'm down 2.6 lbs. I got all of my Fluid and Protein in which is difficult. I sleep in bed without much discomfort. I'm climbing the walls those...I have to get out today. I think I'll mall walk for a bit. I'll let you know how that does....the whole driving thing. I have a MINI Cooper S which is low to the ground...so, not sure how easy it's going to be getting in and out...but, I'm soon going to find out :smile2: Hope everyone is staying hydrated and moving. Happy 4th of July Regina

Last night was my first night home, I'm a belly and side sleeper...so, I thought I was going to sleep on my chaise lounge beside the bed seemed so hard to get out of ...but, I could do it...I'm not a back sleeper and I wanted my comfy bed. So, I got the heating pad and a pillow and propped myself on those and was able to sleep on my side for about 3 hours. Got up had 4 oz of Isopure and emailed and posted on facebook...then back to bed for 2 more hours of rest. I weighed myself just a bit ago and I am down 2.6 lbs since Wednesday, surgery day. I'm happy with that...I'm not hungry physically, not even really thirty but, drinking. I'm on full liquids today so, I had 4 oz of a Protein shake and will do some cream Soup for lunch. I'll check in later this evening Hoping my fellow July 1st and 2nd bandster are going well. Hip hip hooray...it's the 3rd...how's getting banded today? I need to find out...

Yikes Juniper, You had a bumpy few hours but, glad you are home and getting in fluids and Protein. I just feel sore, but, no real pain. Keep posting and so we know how you are doing. Hugs, Regina

I was discharged at 12n and had been getting IVF so, I counted the 48 oz of saline I recieved in my overal Fluid needs for yesterday...because, I only got in 18 oz by mouth and only 10 grams of Protein. I think it's to be expected the first day of so...but, so far today I've had 10 grams of protein, and a total of 6 oz's...so, I think I'm going to make my goals today for fluid and protein. Keep us posted on how you are making out.

You are half way there...just stay focused. I'll be thinking of you on Monday...update us when you can. Sending positive thoughts your way.

Amen sista!!!! You are just a few days away...it will be awesome!

ok, so basically I got about an hour of sleep last night in total. Had a roommate that was banded by another surgeon the same practice that banded me. So, we were perfect roomies right...wrong, she was playing her TV so loud, belching so loud and when she wasn't doing those to things, she was snoring. At 2am I asked her to turn the TV off or down. She muted it but, left it on I still had the burning sensation at the two upper incision but, didn't need pain meds. An ice pack was all I needed. My surgeons partner come in said my xray looked great and my incision was fine and that I could go home....yippee. Home by 1pm. Napped from 3p-7p. Finally, my own bed. Yeah not so fun...although, comfy and just want my back needed....it was rough getting in and out of it. I feel like I did a 1000 sit ups. I just took liquid tylenol for comfort. I did take pics of my incisions and will post them as well. I am a little behind on my liquids but not too worried since, I got 2.5 liters of fluids while admitted and was instructed not to take my diuretic for the next few days. I have the after surgery code for the Realize site and will go on in the next day or so. Hoping all the July 1st peeps are well and hang in there July 2nd....you'll be home this time tomorrow if, not already home. Thanks for the support guys...this site is a God send. Regina

my surgeon was about an hour behind...I finally made it into the OR at 3 35pm...in recovery at 5 20pm slight burning discomfort at the port site. got .5 of dilaulid and and ice pack and that helped. I got to my room at 6 30pm...got my vitals taken, got a popsicle and sent time talking with bff and updating my friends via facebook... I dont have Wi Fi so, using my Palm for updates...will write more once on my lap top...thanks for all the well wishes and prayers...hope every is as comfortable as I am. Hugs Regina

Thanks Juniper for thinking of us