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I can't handle blended foods either...so my menu looks pretty much like the above one, but I was also able to add really soft flaky fish and I love sweet potatoes...I am still on mushy now. My sugeon is much more lenient than yours....I was banded on the 23rd!

I would call!! I was on only liquids for the first week, but was so hungry that I called my Dr. and asked if I could add anything...they told me cream of wheat, oatmeal, mashed potatoes and that after a few days on them I can add flaky white fish mashed sweet potatoes etc.... II would def. call and ask. I understand the whole thing about being able to not give in right now, but I also think that some people heal faster than others and can tolerate things better....so why torture yourself.

Gald to see I'm not alone!! My tummy does feel better now that I have been able to add some of the thicker liquids and some oatmeal etc... I am still TMI.....constipated and bloated!

I am feeling hungry...at least I think I am feeling hungry. I am not sure....it is "to me" a growly, rumbly sensation that makes me think it's hunger. I called my Dr. yesterday and they moved me to yogurt, oatmeal, cream of wheat, cottage cheese etc... I am only eating a small amount at a time about 1/4 cup and then I am feeling really full, but this feeling of fullness only lasts for a couple of hours and then I am hungry again. How do you know what the true feeling of hunger is...or is it just a feeling of my stomach settling or healing?? I hope this question does not come across as dumb

My surgeon required 1 night stay in the hospital. I was self pay so it was all included up to a 3 night stay. I was happy to stay the 1 night just to get the care and fluids etc... I had a private room and it was great!

i was banded on 9/23 and I feel HUGE too!! I am so bloated...I gained 10lbs right after surgery....now I am down that 10 plus another 5!! I still have major bloating though!

I had surgery on the 23rd and no ovemnet as of yet...called Dr. today Spoke to the nurse and she said this is completely normal, but if uncomfortable (an I am) and bloted (yep, big time) then I can take 3tbsp of milk of magnesia and place a heating pad on my abdomen. I just took the MOM and I am going to drink some hot tea.

:thumbup:I loved reading these stories pre-op so here goes!! Banded 9/23 Arrived at hospital at 8:30 am...waited in a holding area for an hour (was aggravated and getting scared) They brought me back into pre-op, I had to pee in a cup and they took blood. Soon, a really sweet nurse started and IV(ouch) and then gave me a shot of Lovenox (did not hurt or burn) in my stomach. The surgeon came by and said he was ahead of schedule and that I should not have had to wait and he was ready for me! The OR nurses came and introduced themselves and the anestheologist came and asked me a million questions. I have never had surgery before and was startig to get nervous....at some point my family came back to me while I was talking to all of the people. A nurse said something and I lost it....I broke down sobbing in the pre-op (I was scared). they then gave me a cocktail of wonderful calming drugs and told me to say goodbye to my fam and I would see them soon. I was wheeled into the OR...DR. was in there and asked me what time I go there...told him 8:30 and he was aggravated that they made me wait I moved onto the operating table and was told to breathe in deeply...2 breaths is all I remember! I woke un in recovery to a wonderful nurse (her name was Robyn also) First thing I said was "am I alive" she giggled said yes and that I was doing great! I was only in recovery 45-60 minutes and quickly went to my private room. I was alone in my room for about 20-30 minutes because my family was told I would be much longer in recovery. As soon as my mom and best friend (my hubby went home to walk the dogs because he was also told I would be longer in recovery) came into the room I asked to get up and walk and go pee! I was able to get up pretty easilly and walked down the hall. About an hour later the psychologist (she's part of the bariatric team) stopped in to see how I was doing and chatted with me and my family for a while. My nurse was great and so helpful, but really left me alone as much as I wanted! Night nurse came on...it was a guy...at first I was pancked, but soon learned to LOVE him!! He was AMAZING! The only thing I was allowed to have th 1st day was a sucky sponge with Water on it and I was just allowed to wet my mouth. I had brough some mouth moisturizing gel and it was a lifesaver. I didn't sleep at all and walked ALOT ALOT!! the next morning I was taken down for a barium swallow at about 8:00 (this was the only bad experience I had and it wasn't the barium it was the radiologist...he was an ass) Barium was just 2 sips and it went down fine! I went back to my room and there was a tray wth broth and water and Jello...a couple of bites and I was done. A couple of hours later (waiting for discharge) I got a popsicle...HEAVEN!!! The Dr. came in and the nutritionist..all clear to go home!! YAY!! I even walked out of the hospital!! NO wheelchair for me! Hope that helps someone!!

My doctor requires an overnight stay...which I was ultimately grateful for! I was only in recovery for under an hour and then off to a private room! I had my family and best friend in there when I got there. I immediately got up and went to the bathroom and walked alot. I did not sleep in the hospital at all, but was glad to be there because my blood sugar was really high and even insulin wasn't bringing it down....

I was banded on Wed 9/23....I am in 0 pain, but I am so bloated, bloated, bloated....anyone else??!!?? Alos, the brusing a few inches below my port incision is ridiculous.....red, purple and raised??? not sure why because it is not near any of my inisions... I like sleeping propped up on a bunch of pillows on my back...I am a side sleeper, but can't right now :seeya: Also, I just sip, sip sip all day!

so awesome!! an inspiration!! YAY!!

I am 4 days post op!! I feel fine no pain except some MAJOR bloating!! I don't think that you should or could lift anything very heavy after 1 week, but I do not feel like I have many restrictions right now!

Hi I was banded on 9/23! I am having so much bloating and swelling in my stomach area. Is anyone else experiencing this? I am talking milk of magnesia for the bm problems.

I'm banded!! 9/23!! I am doing pretty well...some pain and discomfort, but overall I think pretty well. ?? for those of you banded....I have major pain in my band area and stomach area after I drink water or sip soup or anything....I had the barium swallow yesterday and saw liquid go through no problem....is this just gas pain?? Thanks :scared2:

That is exactly what I am feeling too.....glad it isn't jut me. Also the gas pain after I drink something is really bad! No pain in my shoulder etc....so hopefully on the mend! Gonna go walk now!!

I had surgery 9/23 and wole up with 6 incisions. My liver was a little enlarged and he wanted to biopsy it....just a routine thing!

Thanks to alll of you that have posted your blogs...gonna check them out and update mine now!!!

I am still in the hospital, ,but feeling pretty good. I was banded today at 11am! I have only had sponges with water until tomorrow! I will post a surgery day story soon. Pain was 6-7 on a 1-10 level, but morphine quickly helped!!

Dawn I don't know why this is happening?? I have other comments... :biggrin: Has anyone else tried??

OMG...you didn't even tell you're honey?? Is there are reason or you are just a private person?? Yeah, let's keep in touch...1 more day for me!!

you're welcome!! I am loving adding blogs to the list that I am following!! I am also learning so much more about how personal this experience really is!!! If I am not following you....it is a mistake and I just missed your blog...just remind me!!

Hi! I am staying in the hospital 1 night! I have a great support system. My mom and best friend will be there along with my husband! I am getting more and more nervous as it gets closer!!

I am married and 35...looking for a buddy to go through this together with!!

I am having my surgery on 9/23/09 I would love to have an email and chat buddy! Let me know if you are still interested!!

im scared too....surgery in 3 days! :blushing: But I am also VERY excited!! YAY I think it's normal!