mattie7632

I was banded 12/27. I still have some gas feelings in my chest. I have been starving all along, but I started taking protein shakes earlier this week to curb the appetite, even though I was supposed to still be on clear liquids. I pretty much feel back to normal, but I get a heaviness in my chest at times, I guess it is gas or just too much protein shake sitting there. All in all, I feel fine.

Wow, who'd have thought? An electronic cigarette!! Where in the world do you get such a thing? I've never heard of this or seen it anywhere.....but then I'm living in the dark ages.....

Sounds like you're doing great! I am one week post-op, down 16 lbs (7 post op) and not too hungry. Just eating soups and protein shakes mostly. I am super tired these days. I assume it is anesthesia and lack of calories. See the doctor tomorrow for one week follow up

I like that idea of the Protein powder in the broth. I may try that, having a hard time getting all my Protein drinks in. Yuck.

Almost a sperm whales brain! (15.5 lbs) in less than 2 weeks!

I think you took my post COMPLETELY wrong, I was simply saying, you know what you need to do and you'll do it when you're ready. Why would I judge you, we're all in the same situation here.

I used to smoke. I lost my job in early 2007 and knew that I would just sit at my computer, searching jobs on Careerbuilder, drinking coffee and SMOKING all day. So I made the decision right then to quit. Haven't had one since. The decision was made in my HEAD so it wasn't hard, not at all. I've never looked back. The point here is, if your HEAD is not ready, you are not ready. Whether it be to quit smoking, get banded, whatever. I know you didn't put your post there to get lectured by others, you already know what is right and wrong. All you have to do is decide if you are ready. When you are, you will do what you need to do and it'll all work out.

I won't lie, I definitely felt I was having second thoughts, said to my husband a time or two "what am I doing?".....but now that I'm 6 days post op, I feel practically normal except I'm 16 pounds lighter, and I realize that it was all fine. We will still be able to eat the foods we love, just not as much.

oh I'd like to say I'm surprised about the 32 days, but I'm not! Just wait, if/when national healthcare happens, this sort of thing will only get worse. It's already started just the average joe doesn't realize

I was definitely pretty crabby getting closer to surgery, I figured it was a combination of watching everyone eat while I was hungry, and general nervousness for the procedure. It's probably normal. Just wait, a week after surgery you'll feel a whole lot better.

One thing I will continue even though I don't have to stay on Clear liquids anymore...is Jello. I take a cup of sugar free jello, put a little light whip cream on top and it really helps with hunger, plus it's only 25 calories WITH the whipped cream on top--Try that when you feel like you must must cheat and see if it helps.

Boy do I hate cocky nurses like that, who just think they know everything....

I wasn't allowed any food or Protein at all! Just Clear liquids ie, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, sugar free drinks and broth. So when I snatched a bite of "protein" that was cheating!

Hopefully your Dr. documented that you'd been sick and your weight is down as a result. Let us know the outcome!

YES!!!! I was so starving it made me feel sick, on top of that my throat was so sore from the anesthesia that I couldn't take it, and the nurses would not give me anything but ice chips for 24 hours. That night I snuck down to the cafeteria and got some hot chocolate which helped. Although I was fine I certainly am not recommending this though. My surgery was Monday Dec 27, that horrible pain is gone now as I can take Protein drinks.....

The hospital I went to specializes in bariatric surgeries so they made very sure I did not get sick, put a patch behind my ear, put meds in the IV. When researching your doctor, you might look for doctors who are part of the "Centers for Excellence" and also ask about the facility's post-op care in regards to that.

My surgeon also told me it had to do with shrinking the liver. Your pre-op diet may depend on how much weight you need to lose and how "fatty" your doctor suspects your liver is. You will read on this forum that there are varying types of pre-op diets

Oh yeah! That happened to me too! I was almost gagging at some smells! I cheated a weeee little bit, but try to keep it to Protein if you must since you're trying to shrink the liver. Good luck, you'll survive and be happy!

Thanks Everyone! Great Responses! Maybe I'll just tell the chiropractor/client that my pain in the arse clients are stressing me to the point that I'm now losing weight....LOL!

OMG Yes!!! I was banded the 27th and it has been not fun! I even resorted to my pain meds at night because the hunger pains were so severe. I am starting to take some protein shakes and a little bit of creamed soup now and this helps immensely, but the first 5 days were really tough.

I don't want to tell because I'm ashamed or afraid of failing, it's just personal is all. I can run the mouth with the best of em, but some things I don't care to freely discuss, such as my marriage, relationships, doctors appointments and surgeries. I don't like feeling like I have to tell some people--My chiropractor is also my CLIENT-wherein lies the problem. I have no problem telling my "chiropractor", I have a problem telling MY CLIENT!!! Ahhhh, another lesson learned...

LOL I love it! My first thought also would have been something smartass like that! Ahhh if only we can say what we think sometimes! Thanks for the crack up!

Thanks Mandy! I figured as much, but my husband told me I was full of S#!@ so I though I'd better check it out <--J/K !!

I've got some nasty, expensive high protein french vanilla crap, but I can't stomach it so I've stocked up on Special K protein shakes for when I can have them regularly. (tomorrow!)

6th day post op---and I haven't used the bathroom other than tinkling--in a week. Is this normal or should I mention it to my doctor? I've also been on mostly clear liquids for almost 2 weeks as well.....