Nicole74

My stomach was growling a few days after surgery but I really started getting hungry about 9-10 days out...but I really only had about 4-5 days of fighting hunger than I could start mushies and that helps alot..not near as hungry now that I can eat some stuff...but now Im hungry all the time and feel like I can eat anything..and it sucks!

Right there with you all!! I am 2 weeks out and the past week been hungry all the time..I finally got to start mushies this past Friday. I havnt been pureing everything but just chewing really well..made some soup, made som potroast today and just eating very little bites and chewing until its all mushed up. I find that after I eat about a full cup or a little more Im full...Iv been tempted to "test" the band because I really feel like I could eat anything or as much right now with some things..I spent $ 300 on food this weekend buying all kinds of healthy stuff that I can "mush" I thought getting this band would save me $. even though I feel like I could eat whatever im just treating like a diet...I dont have a fill until Sept 7th and I dont want to gain back the 17lbs I lost the first 2 weeks. I read that bandster hell could happen but I was hoping it wouldnt happen to me. I am just going to try to eat as healthy as I can, try to stick to the 3 meals a day with a half to a full cup of food and a protein shake, chew well and eat slow.I guess I still just done trust myself with food!! I am wondering how everything else got through this!!

I am starting mushie stage tomorrow and my first fill is Sept 7th too!

So excited to start "mushies" in 2 days!! Iv done really well on the full liquids but started a couple days ago with some runny mashed potatoes and yesterday had so me refried beans..both went down fine with no issues. The beans fill me up though quick. I found though since Sunday I have not lost any weight...I last 16lbs in the 1st week so I should of known it wasnt going to last!! I am scared that once I start eating more im going to gain. i did start walking tonight and need to keep that up to help me! my first fill is sept. 7th

Gas-x, walk, take time for you dont rush it and if you have to stay overnight in the hospital have someone stay with you...oh yea lots of pillows both in the hospital & at home AND finally stay on this website!!! It was my survival guide the first week.

I am in week 2 post op and I started blending everything until it was all soupy. Iv blended potato soup and chili as well. I bought a $200 emulsifier but took it back and got the $50 magic bullet and I use it all the time for shakes and my soups. I think its the easiest and quickest thing and the best, at least for full liquid and mushy stage.

Yes! Dallas and Cinc, right? my husband is a huge Dallas fan! we will be watching. things will get better just got to get us through the next couple weeks or so.

Ok, so I had surgery on jUly 30th had a rough first week and had a hard time even getting water down but went to the dr. and found out they accidentley left 2cc's in the band and with that and on top of being very swollen made me miserable. after getting it removed I felt much better and now am freakin starving. I am on full liquids for another full week (till saturday) and I just have a few questions; Even though I feel like I could eat more and feel "normal" in my stomach do I still just eat the full liquids a half cup at a time and shouldnt have anymore? Can I eat more as long as its what is on my approved list? what about water after eating some broth or cream soup? does the no drinking for 30 minutes after rule apply in this stage? My first fill is scheduled on Sept. 7th and even though I can have mushies in a week I am not sure how I am really suppose to do this for a month with no real food...how did you all handle it and what did you do that helped you get through it?

Hey Amber. Yes, Iv been going through this too. I had my surgery a week ago and after a really tough 1st 5 days of pain and discomfort I found out I had 2ccs's in my band that they left in there by "accident' while testing it. So once I got that drained last thursday within a day I felt like I barly had a band...I felt better pain and discomfort wise but starting getting hungry and Now im starving. I had a small breakdown yesterday while watching my husband and son chow down on wendy's chicken sandwiches and fries!! the funny thing is my husband hardly ever eats fast food so I was like WTF? I was so friggin hungry and I have been having a pity party too and crying a little. I just want to eat something really good and eat till Im full. Im tired of liquids and I still have a week to go until I can eat soft foods like mashed potatoes. I am really tempted though to start a little earlier. I start back to work tomorrow too so I am hoping that helps and keeps me busy and my mind off my sad no food story. I love food and miss it it actually scares me that I may not be able to eat what I want again and as much but I guess its a good thing:) hang in there!! you are so not alone....

Hi Christie!! Welcome!We were banded the same day! your so lucky to have all that time off...I took a week of vacation and go back monday and even though I am physically ready I dont want to go back. I agree with you we bust our butts at work and if you can take it definitly do!! I had to take vacation because if I did disability they make me take all my time before the benefits kick in and I didnt want to lose all my time yet.

Iv been lucky to have no port pain at all at least yet...I am just happy I feel like me again finally!! but man I am starving today..first day of truly feeling hungry!! I am thinking how I am going to live with this hunger for another week on liquids!!!

Your doing the best thing, walking and gas x..but heating pad helps too...

I had surgery on Friday July 30th and took the whole following week off. I got back to work Monday. I am pretty much ready to go back but a little weak and tired. I had a coworker who had it done and came back in 3 days so it depends on how you do too. I would plan for at least a week and play it by ear.

Hey sprinkles...I had the same thing happen to me..was banded on July 30th and felt so bad and in so much discomfort and pain for days than finally on day 5 after not being able to take a few sips of water without cramps I went to the doctor who withdrew 2cc's of fluid that I should of never had in there..told me it was left in there while they tested it for leaks!! once he took it out I felt better the next day and today feeling very hungry....:redface: but oh well better than being in such pain!! Good luck to you!!

Hey, I was exactly where you were a few days ago. Im one week post op now and feeling better...hungry but better...I would reccomend staying with your mom at least for a couple more days. If you are in a good bit of pain still you really need all the help you can get. in a few more days you will start feeling better and your emotions may still be crazy but you probably can tolerate your mom better. I was alone most of the day until my husband got home from work and I didnt like being alone everyday all day feeling like crap and than thinking about food. Like everyone said it does get better sometimes it takes a few more days than expected!! It can be tough but we have all been through it too!

yes thats normal, I had surgery last friday the 30th and Im selfpay as well (which killed me write those checks) and I did the same thing. I actually wrote in my blog about being scared about dieing but all went well. I think a few days before I just go the point because I was freakin out that I just accepted that Im doing this and there was no turning back and I will deal with whatever comes from this...and I am..one day at a time....I remember during the who prep before surgery fighting back tears and thinking OMG its really here Im about to have this foreign thing in my body for the rest of my life and thinking maybe I should bolt out the door in my hospital gown..but I just kept my mind off of it as best as i could....I had a really rough week after surgery with pain and discomfort but never once did I say I wish I wouldnt of done it..and finally today I feel better ....good luck girl!!!

lol...glad you are feeling better today. I had another rough night last night after drinking friggin water so I went to the dr. this morning and found out I had 2cc's in my band that was not suppose to be there. it was left in after they tested it for leaks before putting it in me. so he withdrew that and now Im finally feeling better but I di notice im already more hungry than Iv been. its like i had my first fill already but now its gone..i am sure I will regret in a couple days but at least for now Im feeling better. I havnt ate or drank much today so hopefully Im not getting ahead of myself. glad you feel better though!!

Welcome NCG!!! Yes you should be drinking protein shakes or at least getting alot of protein a day. I a not the best to preach on this cause finally a week later Im getting some relief from pain and discomfort so will start pushing my protein shakes more now. they sell that at the clinic I go to and they are pretty good. Just mix with water. sounds like your worse pain is over sorry you went through he pain medicine issue.

Alright my banded buddies!! I went to the dr. this morning and I lost 16lbs since my surgery last friday!!! 16 friggin lbs!! and that was not even the most exciting part. I went in a day early from my post checkup because of all the pain and discomfort Iv been having. The last straw was when I was drinking some water last night and my stomach just go to cramped up!! and I was miserable..i just kepting thinking of how that didnt feel right. The doctor said that was still normal to feel this way and that most people do feel better a week out but some, like me, still have cramping. he was not concerned but he did decide to see if there was any fluid in my band that had got left in there when they tested it. I know some people get a small fill during surgery but my dr. doesnt do that. well well well....he ended up getting 2cc's out! he said that was more than normally left in there and that it could be part of the problem of why Im having all that added discomfort. I havnt eat anything yet today but still have some cramping even after he took it out but I hope that as the day goes I can eat and drink without so much cramping!! I will keep you all posted!

hey, let me tell you. I just got surgery last week and went in for my 1st visit today and the doctor ended up having to go into my port and through my still very sore incesion to withdrawl some liquid that should not of been in there and it was not bad at all!! just a little stinging but that was a little worse because its only been a week out and I was still sore. its really quick and easy! kinda glad I already experienced it and not have to wait 6 weeks

Ok, so been posting on here how uncomfortable I have been still a week after surgery i can barley get water in so after a painful night last night I called the dr. and went in this morning...and he ended going into my port to see if there was somehow some fluid left in there from the test hey did on it, my dr. does not leave any fluid in normally...well he withdrew 2cc's!! I can only hope that is what caused all my discomfort when I should be feeling better a week after!!! I still am having some cramping but I havnt eat anything yet today...so cross your fingers that this will help me feel better! I am sure in a few days when im starving I will wish I had it back in but my first fill is sept 7th and hopefully I can wait that long!!

Cashmere- when you drink or sip on anything do you get cramping as well? Im starting to think this isnt normal especially 5 days out...I mean I should be able to drink a few sips of water without feeling that major indegestion feeling. I am going to call my dr. tomorrow though even though I have an appt. friday cause its kinda scaring me

I was just about to post the a similar thread. I want to know how long this pain lasts. I take 3 sips of anything (im on full liquids) and the cramping and pain starts. If I dont eat or sip or anything for a while I start feeling a little better but than I get super hungry and start the whole process over again. I feel like a broken record but I cant drink or eat harely anything since my surgery on the 30th. Im starting to get down about this and just want to know if this is normal and how long it will last.

Thanks Robecca. I am on day 5 and still having pain and discomfort when I drink or eat anything...I want to know that is normal..I thought at least Iwould be able to drink water by now!! nothing seems to satisfy me and nothing makes me feel good after eating or drinking it...is this normal??

I am very swollen around the port incision and its all bloated but I dont feel my port yet but i havnt pressed hard enough to feel it,im not even sure where it is!