sue dawson

i too just had my first throw up and just 3 weeks after surgery. I thought I would be afraid of throwing up as I hate that feeling but like bioteacher, the pain was so unbearable in my chest that I would have done anything to stop it. Thank goodness my sister was with me and able to walk with me as I waited for the inevitable. I was shocked by the amount of saliva but realize that is part of the blockage. I was blocked by tuna which I have been eatting every day for over a week but I guess I did not put enough mayo in it as I am really watching my calories. I am glad I had someone with me and realize the throwing up is not the horrible part-the chest pain is. Eatting meat is frustrating and I have decided to puree again for at least another week.

thanks for the advice-I will try it tomorrow!

I had mine done tuesday and felt great yesterday but miserable today. the tightness is my chest is frustrating and I too have to force the shakes in. I just want to get back to my life!

just had mine done on july 14th- anyone else with that date.

great advice-thank you. i got up this morning and had a few spoonfuls of the Protein drink and feel better. the gas has been hell but now realize the importance of protein. didnt expect the depression or hunger as i found the 2 weeks of the preop diet relatively painless. I am now trying to figure out the weight loss ticker. Wish me luck!

so glad to read these comments as i got banded yesterday and found myself staring into the kitchen cupboard today and getting so depressed. any advice on how to make the liquid diet more interesting?

i too had my surgery yesterday and having trouble with the gas pain. hard to rest. so far i have only put liquid medicine in my stomach andwas told water for the first day only and clear fluids for the 2nd day.