butterflytats

:thumbup:Hey! Hang in there girl! I was banded on 3/16 and I still have a lil bit of trouble getting all my liquids in and o my the gas pains are ridiculous but walk and sleep as much as you can. I still get really tired and take a couple lil naps during the day. lol Good luck girl and congrats on your loss so far! Just think of the much more loss that is to come.

but isn't that when you get past stage one and two you can do that? I know I am going to buy one now! Thanks

It is very stressful but it is so worth being more healthy. It is also very common to be nervous before a surgery I was as well. Even laying there during prep I was thinking I wanted to get up and run out. But then you think about all the good that is gonna come out of this. You will be healthier for your kids and husband and you get more energy as time goes on. I am only on day 6 and already down 24 pounds. I don't regret having the surgery at all. Good luck to you tomorrow and hope all goes well

Well today it's to cold to go outside so I been walking around the house I'm working on my liquids and protein considering it is noon already I not doing to good I have probably 4oz down so far :'( I'm gonna do better today! I have to. I'm down 24 pounds now and wonder if it isn't coming off to fast not that I'm mad about it lol. Just would rather it come off steady enough I can work out so I don't have so much extra skin. I feel today is gonna be a good day although I am getting tired and could use a nap. Walking seems to really tire me I hope everyone was like that. I'm taking my vitamins like I'm suppose to and my meds which on is for heartburn that I only have to take for 3 months and the other is to protect my gall bladder and I only take it 6 months! Anyways gonna go work on my protein intake and get this done today! GO ME!

Well today it's to cold to go outside so I been walking around the house I'm working on my liquids and protein considering it is noon already I not doing to good I have probably 4oz down so far :'( I'm gonna do better today! I have to. I'm down 24 pounds now and wonder if it isn't coming off to fast not that I'm mad about it lol. Just would rather it come off steady enough I can work out so I don't have so much extra skin. I feel today is gonna be a good day although I am getting tired and could use a nap. Walking seems to really tire me I hope everyone was like that. I'm taking my vitamins like I'm suppose to and my meds which on is for heartburn that I only have to take for 3 months and the other is to protect my gall bladder and I only take it 6 months! Anyways gonna go work on my protein intake and get this done today! GO ME!

Was wondering if anyone found a way not to gag while taking there meds on the clear liquid diet that they don't gag. I've tried jello,apple juice (which isn't so bad). I'm open to any good ideas.

Thank you for the great pointers I need to do something I have been so tired I only take some pain meds at night and it's usually in the middle of the night I need it. So I know that is not the reason for me being so tired all day. I am gonna try that protein drink do you just mix it with water? I been doing these shots from walmart called Whey protein shots they have 28g of protein in them so 2 and I pretty much got my protein in but it is NASTY! lol So I am going out to try yours thank you again

:wub:So I've been banded for 5 days and still in pain especially where my port is! I'm also tired of jello. I've tasted so many nasty protein drinks. Although I am still having trouble getting in all my liquids/protein I only eat jello (maybe a ounce put together) twice a day when I take my two little pills. I crush them and put them in jello which doesn't help the taste. All the liquids make me fill full. Any suggestions anyone? I'm soooo scared of losing my hair. I've lost 22 pounds now and wonder if that's pretty fast.

:wub:So I've been banded for 5 days and still in pain especially where my port is! I'm also tired of jello. I've tasted so many nasty protein drinks. Although I am still having trouble getting in all my liquids/protein I only eat jello (maybe a ounce put together) twice a day when I take my two little pills. I crush them and put them in jello which doesn't help the taste. All the liquids make me fill full. Any suggestions anyone? I'm soooo scared of losing my hair. I've lost 22 pounds now and wonder if that's pretty fast.

I agree with you all these liquids is horrible I'm ready for some variety and texture. I am also ready for this pain to stop it's just that one place but it hurts if I sit to ;ong or get up. I'm also tired of sleeping on my back tried to lay on my side but my body is not ready. Grats with your lost!

Well the pain is def pretty much gone but i'm still swollen. Mostly where they repaired the hornia and etc. I'm trying to get all my protein in and fluids but dang I am struggling. I;m down 15 pounds since last thursday. Now that the swelling is going down more is coming off. I'm trying hard to get liquids in but between drinking and jello I am constantly full so it's hard to drink all the time

Well the pain is def pretty much gone but i'm still swollen. Mostly where they repaired the hornia and etc. I'm trying to get all my protein in and fluids but dang I am struggling. I;m down 15 pounds since last thursday. Now that the swelling is going down more is coming off. I'm trying hard to get liquids in but between drinking and jello I am constantly full so it's hard to drink all the time

Thanks eveeryone for the welcomes. I got home from the hospital todayu and boy am I sore but I am trying to walk as much as possible and know this pain will eventually subside. I can't wait til it does either.

So it is the day after my surgery and I been home a couple hours now and boy am I uncomfortable. Anybody know any tricks to getting comfortable? I'm happy to have this done no regrets at all although I hate pain. Being my first day I am sorry to say I have not got all my liquids in but I am gonna try harder tomorrow!

So it is the day after my surgery and I been home a couple hours now and boy am I uncomfortable. Anybody know any tricks to getting comfortable? I'm happy to have this done no regrets at all although I hate pain. Being my first day I am sorry to say I have not got all my liquids in but I am gonna try harder tomorrow!

My name is Alycia and I have surgery tomorrow 3/16/10. I can't wait I had to start the clear liquids thursday so this is day 5 and I am SOOOOOO hungry my head is pounding but I keep telling myself it's so worth it. I'm excited and nervous all at once and can't wait for the journey ahead and a new start in my life. I'm currently at 282 minus the 9 pounds I've lost in the last 5 days.:thumbup:

I'm having surgery the 16th and started this diet thursday and my stomache is doing nothing but growling at me. I swear I can smell everything my neighbors are cooking lol. I can't wait to get this thing going already. :wink2: