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Hi, I started my "normal" food this past weeks at roughly two weeks post op per my Dr. I think I got "stuck" but instead of slimeing or whatever....i got uber nauseous. The food (meat), eventually went through and the feeling went away. I chewed it plenty, it was already in super small pieces to begin.Has this happened to anyone else? Just curious

Hang in there! It'll get better. The rumbling is most likely the gas. I had that, 5 days out its pretty much gone ...I think mostly because I'm moving as much as I can. I know everyone says that but it works. For the Water and diet, seems like everyone hears something different. I was told min of 64oz of water per day (Protein shakes, popsicles, Jello count too) and min 60 g of protein per day. So for my Protein Shakes that's 2.5 scoops. I sip constantly water or shake all day to stay hydrated. I totally get the sight n smells of yummy but bad food. I just remember it took me almost a year to get here and I'm not going back now!

Katyana is right. Our bodies store hormones in the fat we are all fighting to get rid of. Now that we are burning that aft for energy instead of using food as the primary source all those chemicals are being released into our system. Just like many suffers of PCOS see symptoms disappear others will notice changes to menses as well. Hang in there, your body will work through it and adjust to your new normal....as you will to the new you.

Glad you're feeling better! Walk definitely helps, I was banded on 8/31. Been moving since to help work the gas out. Congrats to all my new fellow bandsters.

I can home with one and I think does help with gas in addition to keeping lung s clear. If u have it use it! It does hurt initially to breath deeply but its important to prevent resp problems. Hang in there, it'll get better each day. :-)

I'm 3 days out and have been doing water , protein shakes, jello and sugar free popsicles. I can start pureed soft protein tomorrow (tuna, salmon, chicken etc). I can't wait....I'm so anxious to actually chew something. Anywhoo for the next week I'll be on pureed proteins before i start solid protein. Unfortunately no veggies, fruit, dairy for a while. Good luck all.

I'm 3 days post and the strips are starting to peel back. I go in on tuesday to get the staples out. The surgeon's office told me that the strips would peel on their own and i could trim them back if i wanted. I'm doing so gingerly as to not pull on the wounds. The Doc told me I could pull the gauze off when i got home on post op day 1 as long as i kept the wounds dry.

I am so thankful for this site...I am 6 days out like two of you and really freaking out. i know its the right thing but i can't shake this nervousness. I had my final consult with my surgeon yesterday and I was almost shaking sitting there. I have worked really hard to get here and know it will change my life but I'm terrified. I love that there are so many nurses on here. I am a 1st year nursing student starting the class the day before surgery LOL

My eval was about 2.5hrs. There was a meeting with the Dr. for an hour where she asked a bunch of questions.Then I spent what seemed like forever filling out these paper assessments. Didn't find it terribly helpful but i got my letter of clearance so that's all that matters.

Congrats to all my fellow Aug banders! I am barely squeaking in on 8/30. Ready to start the rest of my healthier life. Good luck everyone!

Congrats on your upcoming surg! We were told to bring pillow (tummy support after), pjs/robe, toothbrush, slippers, daily meds + medication list (w/ dosages), CPAP (if applicable), loose fitting clothes to wear home I'm taking a rolling backpack/day bag because i wont be able to carry anything heavy. Good luck to you!

I got approved this morning....required a bit of stalking the customer service at Cigna but I have the golden number! I am so excited! Can't believe it happened finally..its been a 2 year journey but finally its time! YEAHHHHHH! For those still waiting or working through your pre op requirements...don't give up! You will get there!

Hi Rose! I'm waiting for approval, climbing the walls waiting for the call. Good luck to you!

Congrats on your surgery BaileyRose! Hope you have a speedy recovery. I went almost all of the last two years sort of blah about this until i went in for my last preop appointment....it then hit me that this is really happening. Now that surgery is so close, utter freak out! I hope the nerves will calm soon. I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other..know that this will change my life for the better.

Congrats to all of you....I'm waiting for that call. Driving me NUTS!