losing4life

:thumbdown:My nurse told me to stay away from potatoes and things like oatmeal because the carbs will keep me from losing...

Well, I decided to have broth instead of creamier tomato soup yesterday, and sure enough I lost a pound that I had gained back. Unfortunately, I did experience hunger later... g:frown:

I can hang.

How are you doing today?

-Maudi

Other than that, I was gaining weight, but following the paper I was given. I found out I am taking in carbs and that's a no-no in the first year. Funny thing? The nurse could not find a more updated sheet of what to eat for me. She just said to avoid the yogurt smoothie and mashed potatoes. I'm going to be more careful now.

I'm sorry, I have been too busy I think. First, I started back to work yesterday and then one of my wounds started opening up... eeewwww. So I saw a nurse today and she quelled any concern I had.

Second, I started the Twilight vampire series and actually got into it. When I do that I can't put a book down, so I'm already in the middle of book three. I started Saturday afternoon on the 1st. It's a shame I can't slow down when I have an interesting read.

It sucks more though that I can't read like that with textbooks!

Not doing well tonight, back pain, leg pain & can't sleep. Have a PCP appointment tomorrow, but if I don't get sleep soon i will call the surgeon's office.

I'm glad you're on the banded side, Congratulations! Get some rest and report back soon.

Yeah, I'm a bit better... now I'm passing gas alot.:laugh:

I went out today. I went to Cheddars with my parents & daughter for lunch. I took a water and a EAS Myoplex lite with a straw. I maybe drank an ounce or two. That was all I needed. I did walk pretty slowly and my incisions are pretty sore and a little red.

My parents took me to Avenue & Lane Bryant to buy a size or two down. Underwear, tops and pants I would never have worn before.:thumbup:

The shoulder gas pain comes & goes. Right now I'm trying to stomach some jello.

I am exhausted though. About to go lie down.

Have a good evening,

You're encouraged to walk to alleviate the pain in the shoulder area. The day after is harder to walk around because the incisions ache. I think I can tell where the port is from the small incision area. However, I can't see it and I don't want to feel for it, It is one area on me that is painful/achy