Rachael

The sleep technician told me that once i lose 10% of my original body weight, I need to come back to be re-evaluated and my cpap readjusted. Although the doctor gave me a self-regulating cpap. I am embarrassed to say that I haven't used it since surgery on 3/18. The mask is off. I am scheduled to get a new mask on Tuesday. I agree with you. There is nothing comfortable about a sleep study. I had to have three. The first one didn't record anything. The second one did--I had sleep apnea and the third for a night's sleep on the cpap. I sleep very little all three nights.

I can't wait to get to the stage. I have been avoiding all sweets for awhile because I can't stop at 1/2 piece of pie. That is awesome and gives me hope that I can eat sweets in moderation to one day.

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I was banded on 3/18/11, exactly two weeks ago today. I stil feel exhausted and have low energy at times (right now) but otherwise am feeling good! Rachael

Last night, I recognized that I was eating for comfort for the first time before I ate. I was angry at my mom and my mother in law and tired when I got home from work. I am still not a 100%--had surgery two weeks ago. I feel much better but am completely worn out by the time six o'clock comes. My mom's birthday was Wednesday night. I told my mom on Monday that I would get a cake for her (I can't eat but my kids would like it) and had a gift for her. She told me that she wanted to forget about her birthday and not to mention it. Well, Wed was my first day back at work and I forgot to call her. Yesterday, my mother in law kept my kids and she started yelling at me when I walked through the door. First about that she wouldn't do anything for me if I was her daughter. She couldn't believe that I did not do anything for my mom's birthday. then, about the day care being closed. I said it isn't typical and I usually only send my kids MWF when i work. So, I was angry about the whole situation. I did drop a cake and birthday present for my mom off at her house. I did look around my kitchen after supper, I wasn't hungry, just mad. Really, really wanted to eat Prinkles but didn't. Of course being on full liquids helps....don't want to mess up my stomach. It was kind of a "light bulb" moment and I thought I can't do that anymore. thanks for reading if you made it this far. I know this is more a vent but it has helped me....Ha HA. Rachael

I purchased some unjury protein powders on-line today. Couldn't stand the chocolate whey powder recommended by the nutritionist. Anyone try these? I got chicken and unfavored. I don't care if it is unfavored. I could always add some sugar free (powdered) jello to it. Rachael

It took me a good four to five days to really start to feel better. Hang in their, call the doctor and see if they can give you something for nausea or switch your pain medicine. Stay ahead of the pain...take your medicine on time, etc. Rachael

Thanks!!

I feel so much better. I am having trouble getting in all the water with the Protein shakes but to be able to eat even the full liquids is heaven. I knew it would be bad at first. the first few days after surgery I didn't feel like eating--heck, I had trouble getting in the water I was suppose to. But, those hunger pangs come on quick. I am glad I did it. I have lost weight already. It will be well worth it. It is hard but I am lucky to have supportive people in my life and on line. It will be so worth it.

Sprinkling Protein Powder on food is a fantastic idea. I gagged down a chocolate protein shake this morning. I may try this in a few minutes (I'm due for another shake) with a sugar free pudding. It only adds 60 calories and I am sure it is much better. Thanks, Rachael

That is so awesome!! Congrats and keep it up no matter what!!

Well stated! I have felt "fat prejudice" before. I once had a co-worker who called me a "marshmallow." Wow, did that hurt. I have master's degree, two beautiful children, a wonderful husband, a nice home and get tired of people thinking that just because I am heavy means I am also lazy. Or weak or "soft." I hate asking for help--but this was one of those areas where I struggled my entire life. I didn't want to die young like my aunt did last year. I agonized over the decision to have surgery. I am glad I did it. I feel like I am doing something positive in my life. My true friends and family have all been so supportive! My primary care physician was also very supportive and told me that she would help me in any way possible. You are so right. People are looking out for themselves. They see someone doing something positive, feel bad about their own lives and want to make themselves feel better by saying those negative things about you and wls. I think it stems from jealousy and being miserable themselves. Rachael

Well stated! I have felt "fat prejudice" before. I once had a co-worker who called me a "marshmallow." Wow, did that hurt. I have master's degree, two beautiful children, a wonderful husband, a nice home and get tired of people thinking that just because I am heavy means I am also lazy. Or weak or "soft." I hate asking for help--but this was one of those areas where I struggled my entire life. I didn't want to die young like my aunt did last year. I agonized over the decision to have surgery. I am glad I did it. I feel like I am doing something positive in my life. My true friends and family have all been so supportive! My primary care physician was also very supportive and told me that she would help me in any way possible. You are so right. People are looking out for themselves. They see someone doing something positive, feel bad about their own lives and want to make themselves feel better by saying those negative things about you and wls. I think it stems from jealousy and being miserable themselves. Rachael

I would try canned chicken. It isn't bad. You could add a little lite mayo or cream cheese to it. I have a recipe called a chicken roll up. You pureed chicken and put onion and cream cheese in it. then, you put it inside a crescent roll. I would skip the crescent roll but the filling is good by itself. I also bought some frozen fish since you don't have to pureed it. Hope this helps! Rachael

I will have to try those shakes. I have some Atkins and some Chocolate whey Protein from Walmart. Also got some Denise Richards I am going to try. I am so glad I have been given the green light on the Protein Shakes and full liquids. Thanks for the advice. Rachael

That awesome!! congrats!!! I am on full liquids now and i feel so much better! I know it will be worth it. I am already down more than I have been in the last couple of years. Can't wait to get to under 200 lbs. and eventually to my goal weight and I have confidence that I can do!! Rachael

Congratulations!!! It must have felt wonderful!!!

I am not going to pureed chicken or eat baby food meat...that is what canned tuna, chicken and white fish that I have in the freezer are for. I would seriously love some mashed potatoes but I am not complaining--full liquids are heaven compared to the clear liquid torture I was on for 12 days. I have been watching movies..not so much about food. We will make it. I have lost 14 lbs already--go me!! Rachael

I had my post op appointment today. Great news, I found out that the pain I have on the lower right side of my stomach is just from surgery...not any issue with the port. I was afraid of infection, etc. I was told to take Tylenol and use a heating pad. Also, I am now on full liquids. I had yogurt, slim milk and Campbell's Cream of Potato soup with slim milk (pureed in the blender).I also had a protein shake . The greatest thing is that I am already having a little restriction. I only ate about a cup of soup for dinner and was full. This is huge for me--before I could eat the entire can of soup, sandwich and cookies--. Going to start to follow the diet better tomorrow--adding the 2-3 protein shakes and water (64 ounces) tomorrow (did some but not as much today). I will also not add in another yogurt (instead of a protein shake) at 3 o'clock. I know talking about what I have eaten is boring. But it is so nice to not go to bed hungry and have a headache all day. I brought a cheap diet tracker book from Amazon. I love playing on the web but it is easier for me to write things down and I tend to remember them better. So, all in all, I want to keep my band for another day...haha. Thanks for all your support during my clear liquid torture!!! So glad to have found this site and hear from such supportive people! Rachael

I can't help answer your question, but I feel the same way. I had my post op appointment today (banded 3/18) which was about 1 1/2 hours away. Then, dh and I stopped at Target. I got stuff for my kids' Easter Basket/Easter Egg hunt, since I had extra money right now. I was in there less than an hour and had to come home and take a nap. The great thing though--no more clear liquids--I never want to see sugar free Jello again...LOL. My friend who got the band last year said it took her about a month to get completely back to normal. Rachael

That's what happened at my post op appt. She also went over the step down diet and reminded me to drink 64 ounces of Water. Told me to take Vitamins and a medication for my gall bladder. I was in and out in about 20 minutes. So happy to be onto full liquids today! And I do have some restriction already...woo who!! Rachael

LOL...I thought of the chewing and spitting disorder but I wanted one so bad. I realized immediately that it wasn't good to do that. I can't say that it hasn't crossed my mind...haha. So hard. I know it will get easier...the one thing I can say is that I have more will power than I ever thought I did--even with my lapse with the sugar free pudding--I followed the damn surgeon's (and nutritionist) orders to the letter. I can't wait to have my post op appt. tomorrow....and to see how fast I can proceed through the rest of these stages.

Me too! I had a cup of decaf last night..normally, I loathe decaf coffee, but it was heaven.

I have been reading your blog for awhile...it gives me such hope! I had no idea you were from PA. thanks for writing. Rachael