DawnC

I was told not to drink 30 min before and 30 mins after. I'm okay before the meals but it is hard - hard - hard to wait 30 min after. How do I dela with this?

I got my first fill this past Monday. 4cc's in a 10 cc. Was told that will be the largest fill I receive. I can pretty much eat anything as long as I chew it good. I have gotten stuck a couple of times and that is PAINFULL!! I still get hungry every 2-3 hours. I was told to be patient so I am trying. I have lost 15 lbs since surgery and didn't gain that two weeks I was starving after the swelling in my stomach went away so as long as I don't gain - I'm cool for now. No telling what it's gonna take to get me to my sweet spot but I am ready to be there!

I think I have only burped a couple of times since surgery. I wish it would come out as a burp rather than the other. I bought the Gas X strips the nigh I posted the original message and took 3 of them. They really worked. Box says you can take 2-4 but no more than 8 in 24 hrs.

I had my first bowel movement almost a week after surgery. I am now a month out and have bowel movements every couple of days but the gas I have is CRAZY!! Is this normal? Can I take anything to reduce it? It almost seems constant. Luckily I have not had any embarassing moments yet but if this continues - I know it is coming!! What should I do?

I went through the same thing! Felt like I couldn't make any plans with my life until I had the surgery. Took me a total of 7 months to get approved but I did and as long as your doc sends it all in - you will be in good shape. I called the insurance company to check on mine nd they said they had requested something from the doc so I called the doc and they said NO - it was all sent. A few days later...I had my approval but the doc wouldn't ive me a date until they had the approval in writing from the insurance co. It is VERY hard to be patient but you have been going through the process a long time. When you started the 6 months - didn't it seem like that would be forever? Did for me so when it came time to submit to insurance I was sooooo happy. Still had the wait but I knew I was really in the home stretch and so are you!!

I am 3 weeks and 1 day post op. I have zero restriction. I still drink a lot of liquids but I can eat solids with no problem. I have eaten chicken and fish with ease. You and I are currently in "Bandster Hell". It is hard to not eat things I shouldn't but I don't. Typical day for me is 2-3 protein shakes (usually 2), oatmeal, few crackers with peanut butter and Grits for dinner. Pre-op, all of the would have been before 10 am!! I am working inside my own head to do this. I am looking VERY forward to my first fill but in the meantime, it is up to us!!

One of my approved drinks on my liquid only diet after surgery was coffee. I do add some sweet n low and fat free creamer. Would not be able to function without it. After 10 years of drinking about 80 oz of Diet Mtn Dew everyday and going cold turkey off those - no way am I giving up the coffee!! :confused:

My doc told me last Friday to try Slim Fast Low Carb. 20 grams of protein. Could not find them in the store so ordered from Amazon. I like the taste of Alim Fast waaaay more than some of the other drinks.

I am 2 weeks post op today. I can't feel my port at all. The doc showed me where it is but said there is alot of swelling and fluid in there so I prob won't feel it for a while. Sorry I can't help....

I feel ya - today is 2 weeks for me and I am feeling like it's about that time!!

I was banded on 11/3. My first bowel movement was on 11/9. Since then, I have been having bowel movements a couple time a day (even when I really don't want to - or - especially when I don't want to) and it is 95% liquid. Anyone else dealing with this? Do you take anything for it. I finally took an Imodium this morning. I go to the doc this morning for my post op check up and will ask what to do then. Just wondering if this is normal.

I would let her know you can lose the weight but she can't lose stupidity. When all is said and done - you will be thin but she will still be stupid!

I have been drinking the Slim Fast Optima but it was suggested to me to try the EAS Myoplex Lite. Going to try and get some today.

Popsicles do that to me too - feel like my stomach is going to pop open. Very uncomfortable feeling. It passes though. You insides are swollen so there is your restriction. There is a video on you tube of the surgery. watch that and you will see the trama your stomach went thru and you will understand why it takes so long to heal. It will also help you understand why you should not cheat. part of your stomach is stiched around the band, eating something your shouldnt too soon can break those and cause the band to slip. Thinking about that keeps my food choices in tact. It is going to take time for you to understand the new language of your body. Listen to it - just the last week with the band has made me pay way more attention to what is going on inside me.

I have been drinking the Slim Fast Optima shakes. They are 180 calories with 10 gm of protein. I went with those because all I have to do is pop open a can. Do you mix yours? I know I need more protein. I feel ok during the day but get tired and weak at night. The broth at night is great! I get tired of the sweet taste fromthe shakes and yogurt.. I need to make a trip to GNC and see what I can come up with.