AmberK

Congrats! Glad to know that you are doing well!

i was told basically anything that you could theoretically drink through a straw.

I havent been having port pain but I have had a pain in the center of my chest since yesterday and sometimes it makes it hard to breathe deeply. It also hurts really bad when I hiccup. I figure its just gas that still needs to get out but no matter what I do it is still there.

Its been 31 total lbs since the start of this whole journey back in November 2009. I lost about 14 lbs on my 6 month diet and was 263 the day of surgery. Then I was on a 2 week high protein/low carb diet prior to surgery but the scale had not shown any weight loss during that 2 weeks. So I think some of it coming off was due to the preop diet and then of course the liquid diet after surgery.

I didn't have too much during the first few days post op either. I just didnt feel like it.

Im soooo not a person that can take foods and just blend it up to make it mushy. I have a HUGE problem with food textures and the thought of blending stuff up jsut grosses me out. But I am going to make some pickle popsicles- thanks for the idea Amanda!

Are all of you already counting calories and keeping track of carbs and stuff? I was under the assumption that right now its just about healing and since I cant eat a whole bunch of stuff to not worry about all of that. I know when I get to the solid food stage I will need to be more conscience (sp?) but for now just to get some foods in during each stage while you are healing. Anyways, Im feeling pretty good today. Down 31 lbs and people are starting to notice too! That makes me excited! Im still having some gas issues- it hurts right in the middle of my chest and also the same spot in my back too. although Ive been sleeping on my back a lot so it could just be that my back needs to be popped but I dont want to try that yet. Its amazing to me how much better Im feeling now that Im drinking my Protein shakes too.

I was laying in bed last night reading and I had this overwhelming URGE for olive garden salad dressing. How sad is that?

I know how you feel. Im so glad that we were on vacation for 9 days prior to my surgery otherwise I would have driven myself crazy! And yes- the tiredness, weakness, and lightheadedness is really annoying. Its getting a little better for me now that Im trying to drink my Protein shakes.

Well, I have just started my journey and but DH told me today that he has already lost 8 lbs. First of all, we havent gone out to eat in a week. Secondly, he says he is trying to eat healthier and not as much. He has a lot of weight to lose and could really benefit from lapband but he wants me to be the guinea pig. Plus, he can drop weight like nothing if he exercises and watches what he eats. I do have kids though so I will have to cook meals for them and either I will plan on having a very small portion of what Ive fixed for them or just alter what Im doing to suit myself. But I still have a few weeks before I actually reach that point. Im still on pureed foods right now.

YAY! Congrats on making your first goal!

Congrats to you!

How long did you doctor tell you to wait post-op before you could take a bath or go swimming again? I would love nothing better than to go take a long bath right now!

Good luck tomorrow Jen! So today I took the plunge and made myself a Protein shake- Ive been afriad to drink them because I got nauseous the other day making some Soup with unflavored protein in it. I was able to drink 3/4 of it and did well. Although I did lay down afterwards and fell asleep and Ive been nauseous ever since but Ive also been burping up a storm too. IDK- maybe i just get nauseous when I have a bunch of gas. Anyway- had to sequester myself in my room while DH fixed the kids dinner. They had eggs, bacon, and waffles and man the bacon smelled good. I came back down and fixed myself some thinned down cream of wheat. This not eating regular stuff is getting old real fast. These next 3 weeks need to breeze by for me or Im going to go nuts.

good luck! Cant wait to hear how things go for you!

Hubby and I burp and fart in front of each other all the time so nothing that has come out post surgery has been a surprise to him. LOL!

I want to get the magic bullet and use one of my BB&B 20% off coupons. Just have to talk DH into letting me get it since he thinks I should just use the blender that we have. Meh- what does he know?????

I m 6 days post op and still feel bloated and swollen but its getting better every day. Breathing deeply was hard the first couple of days but as your swelling goes down then it will make that easier for you.

hmmm...I dont understand why they are taking so long. My patient coordinator said that surgery approvals and dates are top priority in their office. Have you actually talked with her and asked her point blank what the hold up is? Maybe you need to talk with the office manager if you arent getting anywhere with the bariatric coordinator.

Gas-x, heating pad, pain meds (they actually helped the gas pain for me), and walking, walking, walking.

My doctors office wouldnt set a surgery date without approval from insurance first and then without seeing the doctor first. I got approval from insurance at the end of June and went in to see the doctor on July 19th but that was my choice because of when I wanted to have surgery. We were going out of town at the end of July and knew I didnt want to be driving for 4 total days just postop. Who are you talking with at the doctors office? Maybe you need to call them and ask if you are required to see the surgeon before setting a surgery date and if so then schedule the appt.

I was on a high protein/low carb diet prior to surgery. We were also on vacation during this time too so I didn't have access to the scale and it was killing me not to know. I could tell that I had lost weight because of the way my clothes were fitting me though. Well, when I got home the scale had not moved at all and I thought it was very strange. The day after we got home I was on clear liquids (Tues) and then Wed had surgery. Im 6 days out from surgery and I've lost 14 lbs since I last weight myself. So don't worry- IT WILL HAPPEN!

congrats! I bet that feels wonderful! I can't wait until I can say the same things!

Im 6 days post op and still have the bloating and swelling and gas. Im not sure how long it lasts but I just make sure and keep gas-x around.

YES....and the bloating in my stomach is so bad until I can burp it up then was sweet relief!