Lace-E

My first follow-up office visit was today, and even though I'm down 33 pounds since embarking on this hootenanny, I received a stern talking to today that I am eating too much. Life from now on will be a little food no closer than two hours apart, and no greater than 4 ounces in size. Anything larger stretches the pouch above the band, eventually rendering it worthless. And any bites larger than a pencil eraser will get stuck in the band once the doctor starts filling it with saline. I carefully explained that my life currently consists of driving for days on end and speaking at beef and chicken banquets. It was carefully explained right back to me that, while the surgeon said I should be able to eventually eat steak again, he is not the person who gets the crying 3 AM phone calls that a piece of steak was stuck in the band, unable to go down or come up for four days.

The big lessons today were: don't get cocky that I have been able to swallow things easily this week, because that will soon come to an end when the fills start; chew everything until it is pulverized before swallowing; and that a four ounce plate of roast beef hash should take 25 minutes to eat.

I am SO thankful that I read your post!

I'm also able to eat a lot and swallow easily and it's making it very hard to stop eating when I don't feel full.

I actually can't wait for my first fill but I'm scared of it too. lol I'm just glad you posted this because it's what I needed to hear (or see). Thank you!!

Hi All...well its 9 days post op...Was a little ruff in the beginning with the gas pain and such..However, now I'm at the mushys. I actually get to have eggs OR an egg today (1/2 of egg?) At least thats what my nutrionist advised. Starting to feel hungry as the swelling has gone down. I still have some port pain... it was actually more of an ache yesterday. Finally driving myself around which is a little uncomfortable with the seat belt and having to turn the body to look certain ways. But all in all, not too bad. Getting ready to start my walking around the block, I still get tired easily but I think its because I'm having issues with the protien drinks. Has anyone else noticed that all we can drink or eat for the first two weeks is really sweet!? ugg... Jello, ice pops, pudding, Isopure, now shakes. For someone who doesn't like too much sweetness sure has to have a lot of it. Anywho...getting concerned that now that my tummy growls I might revert to the old food machine..(HAHAHAA) But since I'm afraid to eat for fear of throwing up I think I might be alright. How about your sense of smell????? Doesn't EVERYTHING smell good? Sheesh drives me insane. Also, to everyone, make sure you check your scale batteries if you have one like that. I was jumping for joy the other day, said I was down 11 lbs since surgery turned out my battery was going...replaced it and to my immense disappointment I was only down 7 lbs, but hey thats a pound a day.

Also, one last note, I had my first alcoholic drink (with my docs approval) said be very careful, ya know, one addiction for another, and you can get trashed quick cuz your not eating. So I bought Mango slushy mix added ice and a little vodka and bam! I was good. Only had 2 in like 4 hours (very filling) but I made sure I ate my Jello, shake and Soup prior to having one. Be responsible. Good luck and I'll check in again with another update in a few days.

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Hey...I totally understand EVERYTHING you just said.

I had my surgery on the 12th and I still have pain where the port is but it's A LOT better. I'm actually about to start doing Zumba soon, I just want this pain to go away before I start. I started mushy foods on the 7th day (my nutritionist said it was okay) because I was feeling so hungry. I did fine, I'm actually eating pretty much anything now...the only problem I have had is with bread and chicken. Oh man when the chicken got stuck I had horrible pain in my back and my chest! OH and don't be dumb like me and drink something when that happens! lol NOT COOL!

I have lost 17lbs since the pre op diet/ surgery and I'm not losing anymore so I can't wait for my first fill! I really want to get to that "sweet spot" asap...I know I need to be patient, I just have pretty much no restriction so I can eat a lot right now and I hate it! I know I'll get there eventually though. My nutritionist also said when the doctor starts putting saline in the band I'll probably have more problems with food so that's the only thing I'm not looking forward to...food getting stuck sucks!

Anyhoo I wish you luck!

I actually called my surgeon and He wanted me to come in yesterday. He's going to do an ultrasound and a urinalysis...they are going to call today to schedule. They just want to check out my band and my gallbladder. He said more than likely everything is fine. Fingers crossed! Thanks!!

I was thinking it was gas but MAN gas can't be trapped for that long right? lol

Not to be gross or anything but I have been going to the bathroom normal and everything...I'm pretty worried about it. I'm hoping it goes away soon! I don't want to have problems with this surgery... :tongue2:

Hey everyone...

I had My Lap Band surgery almost two weeks ago and on Friday I was almost feeling like Me again. The only pain I had was when I would bend down and lay on my right side (it was burning & pulling) but the doctor said this was normal and it will go away. So Saturday morning I woke up with this horrible sharp pain in My right side, it was so bad I was rolling around on my bed crying. I know that sounds silly but that's how bad it was. My husband helped me get up and sit in the recliner and it felt better sitting up. The pain was/is still there but not as bad. The only way to describe the way it feels is like a knife is in my side and when I sit it's painful but not as bad as when I move, when I move it's more like the knife is twisting. It also hurts when I breathe in deep or yawn. Today is Monday and the pain is still the same. Also it's not right where the port is, it's lower and closer to my side...I'm just wondering if anyone else is having this problem? :tongue2: Thanks

Hey!

My surgery will be on May 12th! I'm SO nervous!

Good luck to you!! :bored:

Hey everyone!

My name is Lacey & I am going to get the Lap Band very soon!! I have been going through this 8 month process, I had to do a 6 month diet for my insurance company and a few things have held me back a bit but I'm happy to say I'm going to Pre op on April 15th!! I'm very nervous about everything...I'm scared of the surgery itself and I'm worried about after the surgery, will I be successful? I have done my research but of course there are those scary stories but I'm definitely going to move forward and get R' done! :smile2:

I can't wait to post updates!!!

Wish Me luck!!!