wendyst

My surgery date was March 18th and today is my first day with no gas pains...whew! I'v lost 10 lbs post surgery and 3 lbs during pre-op. I started my mushies today, but having trouble figuring out what foods are mushies. Today I had oatmeal w/nonfat dry milk for added protein, 1 Adkins shake w/nonfat dry milk, and canned tuna with creamed spinach. Is that considered a typical "mushy" day?

I am one week out on post op and I know the feeling, but it does get better. Its really hard in the beginning to get all of your protein in, but in a couple of days you should be able to get the shakes down with no problem. My biggest problem was the gas pains. Today is my first day without. Hang in there.

Congrats! You've done an excellent job! That is really awesome.

I tried the Milk of Mag. last night before bed and relieved myself twice this morning....it was a welcome relief :confused:

Happy B-Day and Good Luck! My day is tomorrow :cursing:

Steph....you'll be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow....good luck and I hope all goes well. My date is scheduled for 3/18 and I'm sure I'll be up all night the night before full of nerves, which I think is normal. I hope you get a good night sleep and be ready for what tomorrow will bring.

Drasan, The nutritionist told us at the seminar to have the (2) high Protein drinks daily or Meal Replacement bar, a sensible dinner to include 4 ozs of lean meat and 2 veggies. Avoid starchy veggies such as corn, peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes. Two Snacks would incl. light yogurt or small fruit or FF cottage cheese. She says we should lose weight by following the above. Hope this helps.

I got my surgery date today - March 18th and I don't no whether to laugh or cry!! Seriously, I am elated and nervous. I start 2 week preop diet tomorrow. :smile2:

The nutritionist at the pre-op class yesterday told us it was very important to have 60 grams for post op. She did not give an amount for the 2 week pre-op.

Very exciting it is....good luck and best wishes to you today!

Congratulations on your surgery date! This does seem like a long process, but maybe we're all just anxious to have the surgery and start shedding the pounds. :eek: I started the process back in November. I've been approved by my insurance, but waiting on the surgery date, which I hope to find out next week. Kudos to you!

Good luck and hope all goes well. :eek:

Thank you Drasan....I'm glad to see I'm not the only one eating like crazy these days. I know what you mean about being scared to post the surgery date. This process is not going fast enough for me. I think once I actually get a date, I will believe that it may happen.....I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed too.

Hello All.....I am hoping to be a March bandster, but I do not have a surgery date as of yet. BC/BS Federal approved me about a week after submitting paperwork. Now, I have to attend a mandatory pre-op class on March 1...after this the Dr. will schedule the surgery date :frown: I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I am also a little worried as every since I was approved on 2/18, my eating habits are getting to be a bit outrageous :sad: I know I am ready for this mentally, but I need a surgery date ASAP!

How did your appt. go with Dr. Brengman? He was highly recommended to me by a another bandster.

Thank you....I hope I am not being overly optimistic. How is your journey going?

Hello All....I just joined the site yesterday. The site is very informative and I am enjoying reading all of the questions/responses/blogs. My plan is to switch over to Fed BC/BS this open season and hopefully get approved and have surgery early next year. I hope it works as planned....good luck everyone.. Thin is in!! :wink2: