sarahbellzz14-4
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I agree 100%, Ya'll are awesome. and I couldn't thank everyone enough for just letting each and everyone of us Vent, even if it is the grossest things in the world, we're all going through this journey together, and we are the only ones that know what each other is going through, I sure hope we don't die out like some of the other groups on here have **AHEM THE BROOKLYN GROUP*** and You know what, we should make a goal, on our 3 year anniversaries being banded, to somehow meet up somewhere and have a margarita!!!!!!! VIVA LOS BANDIDOS!!!!
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MAY 2009 Bandsters - shout out!!!
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to ibelieve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm still on clear liquids and protein shakes til friday -
I believe you can. I don't think there are flavorless ones, but if you bought likesay, Chocolate powder you can mix it in with like FF/SF chocolate pudding. I just want a bowl of oatmeal right now. My neighborhood is still kind of homey, so we have no Health food joints around here that I can get a skim smoothie before work. I'm totally thinking about pureeing one in the blender, I'm that desperate for a change right now.
Ouch, about the pumkin. Yeah I don't think that was a wise idea lol. I had that the other day with Cream of Chicken soup, I also think I went beyond 2 oz. I saw stars, got a stabbing pain and hit the loo immediatly!. My biggest problem has been spacing out the meal over 20 mins. I'm eating tooo fast and it bloats me immediatly. I lived on Miso for the first 2 days, got real tired of it fast!! I think I'll just make a protein shake and hit the road.
Chat soon!
Sa
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I'm not allowed to have reg coffee until I'm back on solids in 6 weeks basically until I adjust after my first fill, and Absolutley no alcahol of anykind for at least 6 months. it apparently can cause your band to erode. I don't drink anyway, but yeah it's in BIG BOLD INK on my instruction packet
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Banding on May 21st 2009. Who else?
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to lotsabirds's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Eating sugar free Flan right now. Quishing it around in my cheeks before I swallow.... I HAD TO DO IT. it's not a matter of will power, it's a matter of nothing is satisfying my hunger right now. -
Burping is like being stabbed for me, I get this shooting pain down my spine my stomach feels like it's moving sideways and I see stars. Honestly, and this is sooo gross sorry if it's tmi, but Coming out the back end feels soooooooooooooooooo much better then burping, at least you feel relief and not like your torso is going to explode.
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Not just recovery.. TV period. I swear last night in a 2 hour time span, I saw about 13 domino's, Burger King, Arby's, sarrgento cheese commercials... and as I type this a McDonalds commercial is on.... OH THE HORROR!!!! And all I want is Melted Jalapeno Jack Cheese on what I have no idea, I would eat the whole brick right now if I could!!!
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I AM STARVING!!!! and Ann, Try living upstairs from a pizzeria!!!!! My whole house smells like pizza!!! I'm sooooooooooo sick of broth. I ate watered down cream of chicken soup last night and got sick immediatly, and had no appitite until I got home from work (and smelled pizza in my hallway) So I just downed a little bit of a protein shake, Didn't do squat. CAN'T WAIT TO EAT APPLE SAUCE!!!!!!!!!!!
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I hear you it's almost like 1 roll down X-many to go!!! Your so lucky, I can't wait to eat solids or at least mush, I just want some yogurt or apple sauce, a change of pace, so Sick of Soups at this point that Completely lost my appitite when it came to eating lunch today, and of course this of all days is when my entire office orders from an awesome resteraunt. Everyone except me, with my pathetic little bowl of broth. ARRGHH!!!!
You should try the protein shakes, They give you a little boost as well energy wise. I suggest you get a variety pack if you can from a neutrition/fitness/vitamin shoppe, I know some gym's carry their own lines as well. Lets see... Spoke to the surgeon today, They told me I can cut some of the plastic bandages off but only to the point where it meets the surgistrip, to aleviate the itching until Friday when they are going to take them off
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My jawbone too started popping out of nowhere sometime around 3:00 yesterday afternoon, maybe thats when I noticed it. Isn't that a great feeling!!!!:tongue:
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Good Luck!!!!! You'll feel better in a few days, I promise!
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You can have diet snapple Iced tea any diet iced tea. I had a regular cup of liptons hot tea this morning (since can't drink coffee unless it's decaf) I figured some teas have a lower caffine rate in them, so it should be fine.
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It went well.. I'm itchy as hell from the bandages they have on me, I might possibly be breaking out from them lol... I'm back at work today, was able to resist temptation while cooking yesterday, I've been Napping A LOT. The liquid tylenol has been knocking me out for about 3 hours at a time, other then that, 1 incision has been bothering me when I sit down, it's where my stomach folds over the most, so I have to like tuck it. Umm lol, I'm sick and tired of broth already, and it's only been 5 days, I believe I can start puree on thursday, Protein shakes have been a huge help, the Naked Choclate Banana, Odwalla Vanilla Al'mondo and the Odwalla Protein Supreme, as well as the GNC Be-Buff powder with Skim plus milk have been nice to me. Lost my first 10lbs (was liquids pre-op which aided in it) and can see my jawbone starting to make an appearence again for the first time in a LOOOONG time.
How have you been????? talk to me.
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~Calling all May 26-ers!~
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to sailorChristy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I told my doc I quit months ago, First thing I did when I left the hospital was light up... HORRIBLE I know, Yes, Bad bad Sarah, But, before I eventually found a pharmacy that had Gas X Strips in stock- Believe it or not, That was the only way I was able to pass gass & go to the bathroom.... was to take a drag. I'm down to MAYBE, 1 1/2 ciggs a day, I just keep clipping them. take a few drags, put it out. But I'm getting the patch probably on friday, it's just not the same without my hugeass cup of coffee in the morning, and soo not healthy. But I guess you can't be a saint all the time. -
Favorite foods you are missing or think you will miss...
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to CyndiMomto3's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It's o.k... The moron, I am, Went to my fav deli yesterday for the best consumme on the east coast.. 1st time I ever went in there and didn't buy the best pickles on the east coast.... Hubby went to BK last night, So as*hole me, decided I can chew the pickles from his burger to get the flavor and then spit it out.... Well out of reflex, I swollowed a nano-chunk and had hell to pay alll night. So, my advice, FIGHT IT! just close your eyes and pretend. The pain is not worth it! -
Anyone Start Exercising Yet!!!....
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you! Sorry to hear about you. But this is a journey we're all on together, flaws and all... Well I'm happy to report (despite still being gassy as hell) I'm down my first 10lbs. Doing the liquid before and basically nothing (as the hubby said earlier, when I'm ready for my plate of nothing for dinner let him know) go figure... so congrats to everyone!!!! -
GNC Be-Buff for women, in chocolate, tastes like nestle quik when mixed with Skim Plus milk. I added fresh strawberries and a banana in the blender to it today, not too bad. Also, Odwalla Vanilla al'mondo protein shakes are really good, BUT, They have been running through me after I drink 2 oz. ***BTW*** Between the liquid diet, and being banded 4 days, 10lbs down!!!!
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Anyone Start Exercising Yet!!!....
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Karebare, Do you have arthritis? because I do, in my hip. I was told until my strength gets back up to do swimming. because it's the lowest impact. and do to the fact my arthritis is sooo bad (Basically, I got banded to avoid hip-replacement at 28 yrs old) I have limitations on Excercise until some of the pressure is relieved off of the hip- funny thing when I came out of anesthesia, thats what I was crying about, how much my hip & knee hurt, not my incisions. But so far walking around has been o.k. need to sit after 8 minutes, also, I drove last night to the store, I don't think it was wise, but it was near by. -
My instructions say NOTHING about the deed. I too am getting the same pressure, usually when I stand up or roll over too quick. OR when I'm drinking something and then stand up. I do the same thing, Put my hand on it, let out a little sigh and then go on my way. My port is right under my right boob, and I have to go to work tomorrow, so I'm terrified if I will survive the day in a bra (unfortunatly I (and prob most of us) can not get away with not wearing one!!) I feel the port, and it's swollen as well, but all the manuals I read said that you will feel it reguardless, I met a woman at a support group that said that it's her daily reminder when she see's something so scrumptious she thinks she can't resist, almost like a new pressure point of sorts. Well, I'm glad to hear you got some action!!!!! LOL... Good luck with it, and remember, Sex counts as excercise!!!!!!
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Not getting enough energy from liquids
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to Pangaeus's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
True. I'm on 2 Chewable flinstone vitamins a day plus 2 20mg pepsid chewables, for anti-heartburn and calcium. Can't take the viactiv until I know how my stoma reacts to semi-solids, but The doc strongly reccomended Flinstone Kids or Centrum kids... I never liked the centrum, and I keep flinstones in the house for my son, so I just upgraded to the costco sized bottle. -
O.k. Just drank the citrus magnesium (crap) word to the wise, it says drink with an 8 oz glass of "Liquid" Ummm.. Diet peach snapple NOT reccomended as your "liquid", try a sprite zero.. it's nausiating..... My last "meal" wonton soup, minus the wontons. I haven't had solids in 5 days, so 1 bite of the wonton made me ill.... To all my fellow bandsters going in tomorrow... and if your doing your clense today..... I hope you all have a good book and some soft toilet paper!!!!! Will post tomorrow before I leave.. Goodnight and good luck!:smile:
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Silly Question..... Showering and wound care
sarahbellzz14-4 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
:thumbup: I took a birdbath last nite, did nothing for me, I know I can't SCRUB the incision sites, but I HAVE TO TAKE A SHOWER!!! the airtight bandages won't come off. Some of my incisions really need to be cleaned around and well, I just feel gross.:mad: HELP ME!!!!! can I take a regular shower so long as I'm gentle around my abdomin? and will it burn?? I have air-tight bandaids to put back over when I'm done. it's just getting them off in the first place written directions are : You may take a bath or a shower. do not scrub incisions for 3 weeks, notify us if redness or drainage from incisions occurs. -
Not getting enough energy from liquids
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to Pangaeus's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
it won't hurt to try. good luck and feel better.:wink2: -
Not for the squeamish or shy...
sarahbellzz14-4 replied to Kellster's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've had the "gotta-go's" since 5:00 this morning, my mom (a nurse) said it's most likely the anethstesia coming out, and the fact I may have over done it on the water yesterday. I must say, I am scared and Very very gassy for safty sakes (usually gut instinct) I've been running to the bathroom whenever the urge to "pass wind" comes along, usually spending 5 minutes praying to every higher power known to man. I keep reccomending this stuff and it's really good.. like really... For the ladies (i'm sure they have a dude version) GNC just came out with a protein/fiber shake called be-buff... It tastes like nestle quik. So there's my suggestion, and my gassy stomach just growled with agreement, so if you'll excuse me...