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I am having a hard time finding balance. I've been able to stick with the liquid diet. Limiting myself too water, cream soups, vitamin drinks, and protien shakes. I've also determined that I may now be or maybe I was before and did not pay attention, Lactose Intolerant. I attempted to move onto yogurt and pudding and I became very ill. Severe gas and an upset stomach. Ever since that day and the elimination of dairy I've done much better. I've also realized that I need to make out a food schedule. This way I can have some understanding of what I need to intake. The protein is a must. Most sites and doctors that I've spoken too recommend 50-70 grams of protein. That would equate to 2 shakes a day. Which I have to say I have not been doing. The vitamins that I take are mixed with 16oz of water. This not only allows me to get my vitamin intake but insures that I get enough water. My friend suggested crystal light, I will be going to get some. I wish I could find a diet book that gives more detail. Get eating tidbits on a week by week premise for the first month. I wake up in the mornings starving. If it were not the hunger pangs I would even care about food, but unfortunately they are stronger than I am.

Now I am dealing with the emotional part and fact that I relied to much on food to assist in my happiness. Or I'm just so hungry I'm having mood swings. Either was I look forward to a happier me. So My goals for next week are to stick to a food plan, be happier, and to stay motivated.

Today was a little better than yesterday. I want to take a bath so bad, but I have to wait 3 days and even then I can only take a shower. I realized that the only time I need a little pain relief is so I can get some sleep. My body is tired and the best way to assist in the healing process is to get plenty of rest. I've made sure to drink plenty of water. My husband bought me low sodium chicken broth that taste very good if I must say so. I've been able to drink about 5 sips of that, 16 oz of my vitamin water and 2 16.5oz bottles of water. I decided to get some walking in today. I went to Walmart for a couple of items. 1....a laxative. I have to go to the bathroom so bad and it hurts. 2....some jello. I ate it really slow but it did fill me up. I didn't even eat the whole cup. The worst thing about today is I started my cycle. So not only do I have to adapt to my new addition I now have to deal with my horrible period. I still have pain in m back. I'm not sure if it is the gas or just my body trying to adapt to the band.

Unfortunately I just found this sight, I wish I would have looked sooner. My wonderful supportive husband suggested that I might need others to talk to to get me through some of the things I've been dealing with. I will begin this blog with my surgery day feedback. I was so excited about doing this. My doctor was very nice and I was in the best of moods. When I woke up from my surgery the utter pain in my abdomen was enough to make me regret what I had done. The feeling was temporary. By the time I had made it home I was exhausted. All I wanted to do was sleep. I soon realized that that was easier said then done. Every side I tried to lay on hurt. I couldn't just lay on my back because the amount of gas that was still rolling around in my body was hanging out in my shoulders and my back. I did my best to walk hoping this would alleviate some of the gas pain. It didn't. Out of this whole experience I can say the my incisions did not hurt, my band area was just a little tender, but the gas was the worst. I was given a prescription for liquid lortab. That didn't sit well in my stomach. Every time I moved I felt like I was going to vomit. Needless to say I did. I don't ever remember being informed that I would end up vomiting small amounts of blood due to the breathing tube, but that's exactly what happened. Luckily my doctor gave us his cell phone number and was able to answer any questions that I had.