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I'm 7 weeks post-op and can't seem to get to solid food. Still on shakes and sometimes can't get more than one shake down. That's only 25 grams protein. Everytime I try a food (pureed) it hurts my pouch. Is this normal? Sent from my SM-N950F using BariatricPal mobile app

I think I just had my 1st, I don't regret this, moment . First of all I don't regret the surgery, but having been pretty uncomfortable since surgery I have wondered if I have done the right thing. Anyway I woke up this morning did the normal routine, realized I was REALLY thirsty so I went to the fridge and grabbed my G2. Without even thinking I took a big ol' drink, as I started to swaollowmi realized what I did and thought crap this is gonna hurt. Low and behold it didn't! I took a normal drink of cold liquid and it didn't hurt. I'm so excited! Of course that turned to fear that I broke my sleeve, but I doubt that's possible, and I'm going to choose to believe that. It felt so good to be thirsty and take a normal drink quench that thirst I guess it's the little things.

How many calories are you getting in? Your weight loss looks about like mine did at 2 months out (see the bottom of my signature). Stalls are pretty normal. If you are getting your fluids and protein and avoiding bad carbs plus exercising I am sure it's just a normal stall!

I am trying really hard to add a new entry to my blog every week or about a week between, but they have been getting just a little further apart each time! I am slipping.... It is really late right now and I am very tired, so this will be a short one, which will probably be pleasantly refreshing from my normal blog entries that look like War and Peace. (I know that is the gold standard as an example of a huge novel with tons of pages, but has anyone actually read the thing? I don't think I know anyone who has, including myself. Maybe that says more about the caliber of who I hang out with than about how many people have really read the book! :thumbup: Anyway, I have started my first class with the Art Institute online and I'm thrilled. I love school and always have and I am so excited to go back. PLUS because it is online I don't have to feel self concious because of my age, I don't have to sit in a room of 18 year old hard bodies, heck, I don't have to even wear pants!! (Sorry about that mental image! :laugh:) I really love the freedom to log on, read some stuff, post something here and there, and log off. Have an unexpected moment of quiet? (yeah right) Just hop back online and get more homework done. I just love it. Of course I tend to be VERY chatty and I am constantly responding to every person's posts. All the time. I am afraid that I am becoming THAT person and very annoying, but then again, I am really making suggestions or giving kudos for great ideas or whatever. I decided that I don't care - if I'm annoying someone oh well. they can just skip my post - they don't even have to actually listen to me! Plus, I don't have to see these people, so I don't have to care if they like me or not. Not that I want them to hate me, but I'm not as obsessed about not wanting to ever hurt someone's feelings or make sure that everyone likes me the same way that I do if I am actually in the room with them. I can't wait to be done with this class (Strategies for online learning) and get onto the "real" art classes. I am so excited. As soon as my GI Bill kicks in and I start getting that money, I can start getting some of my art supplies that I'll need for my next classes. YEAH! Right after the last fill, I felt like while it was doing a good job and not letting me eat more than one cup at a meal, I was starving again 2 hours later. There was no way I was lasting 4 hours. Now I seem to be settling out and it is lasting longer. But I do have to say that while I only eat one cup and I am not really hungry when I'm done, I'm not really full either. And I do mean comfortably full. so I think I need a little bit more of a fill eventually but I'm still really doing well. I am at 6ccs of a 10 cc band and it seems weird that I am so full and have so little room left and I'm still not at THE spot. But I do think I am really close, so I might only need a small fill next time and then be right where I should be. I am a little nervous about it thought - I only have 4ccs of room left. What if I max out and I am still not where I should be - still hungry or whatever?:smile2: But I have decided that there is no point borrowing trouble. IF that should happen, I can worry about it then - and discuss it with my dr. Until then, I am making more of an effort to relax a little - calm down and not stress at every little twinge, every ache, every bite, every number on the scale. Given that obsessing is part of my DNA, this is harder than it seems! But I'm going to give it hell...:tongue2:

Happy to hear you're doing well. Was your Dr Aceves? I am scheduled in 2 weeks, looking forward to a "new year!"

Mornin' Sistas, I think the issue with people not telling about their lap band surgery is the nearly-automatic condemnation from those who don't know what it's like to be clinically obese (or those in denial). My health issues (diabetes, high blood pressure) made me a good candidate for the band - without those, I would have had to be even heavier in order to 'qualify'. I've struggled with my weight since I was 12 years old. Nothing has worked for very long - the only other thing I think might have worked would be if I were a contestant on 'Biggest Loser'. I think Jillian could have worked / pounded the weight off of me like she did last season's winner Ali. I was unsuccessful in my application for the show, so I've taken my life, my health and my destiny into my OWN hands by going through the surgery process. I don't mind discussing it with people, but I'm not broadcasting it. Some people - and in some cases your family members are the worst - just don't understand that the Nike motto "Just Do It" doesn't work when you're more than 50 lbs overweight. I've read that studies indicate that once you hit 50 lbs overweight it's extremely hard to lose the weight without extraordinary measures. Whatever it takes, I'm willing to do - relative to getting my band. I hope to have my final appt with the surgeon and the anesthesist within the next 2 weeks and a date for banding shortly thereafter. I'm still hoping to be banded in October, but as time moves on, I'm less optimistic about that...

all surgeons are different. If it becomes an issue you can get prescribed it after surgery. I dont know what surgery you are having but one other medication i was prescribed after surgery was a medication called Ursodiol for 1 year after surgery. It dissolves gall stones which many (not all) get after rapid weight loss. other than that i got hydrocodone in liquid form, The PPI medication for 1 month (they refused to renew it but i didnt need it anymore) Anti nausea medication that was a green liquid, constipation medication (only needed that for a week or so) and that was it.

Wow. Surgical regimes are so different. I had to inject blood thinners for a month even if I was running miles by then (I wasn't!) because of the serious risk of clots after bariatric surgery. I was prescribed a PPI for 4 weeks. I took it although I knew I was done with reflux within a few weeks of my sleeve, because my weight loss reduced my reflux symptoms so soon.

I have had my band for 4 years and with great success. For the past few weeks, I have been overeating and know that I shouldn't have. Three days ago I ate too much and had the normal discomfort under left ribs like always. The pain/discomfort usually subsides but I have had this now for three days. At times it's difficult to take deep breaths and is tender upon pressing on area. I am afraid to eat now because I tried and have had terrible heartburn. I can however consume liquids. Anyone experience the same thing so far after banding? Any suggestions?

hello everyone, It's has now been a week since surgery and I'm feeling great not at all hungry, but I am eating by the guidelines. haven't weighed myself yet waiting for my 2 week visit but I feel a difference in my jeans already. Hey can anyone tell me how to put the weight ticker on profile? Thanks.

You'll be fine.....you just had surgery under full anesthesia...now you have to let your self heal and get back to normal...you'll be climbing the walls in no time.... For 2 days after my surgery, I became one with my Lazy_boy recliner, a warm comforter, in front of my flat screen TV.... The Mrs. made sure I had plenty of liquids.... I did not skimp on the pain killers either..... Day 3 I had to get out of the house or I would go crazy....but i did tire fast.... One full week and I was back to work, and going to the gym.... This too shall pass.....

Hey Ebony it is next week and maybe you are banded already. Stop back by and let us know what's up with you. Take care. Dee Dee

Joanna, Give yourself some time to feel better and then you will feel better about the surgery...You will have that quality of life after a few weeks...hang in there...it will be so worth it...

The way I see it is that we are given a chance to change our lives, after a sleeve your lifestyle changes considerably and should become a way of life. Why wait until the week before surgery or even two weeks, don't eat carol right up until surgery, many people do that and see it as a last time to enjoy their current way of life. If someone enjoys it that much, don't have the sleeve. You have already made the choice so change it now., give up the bad stuff, get your diet right now and see the sleeve as stage 2 in your life. I can promise you now that you won't be able to eat then like you do now,trust me I did it, and now I have to go into surgery again due to a stretched sleeve, not fun!, Start your new life, your second chance now, your recovery will be heaps better

Hey, doing pretty good. Finally started TOM and it came with a vengeance! I am down to 209 which gives me 39 more to my doctor's goal. I have been funny with food this week not sure if it's the hormones or what. Just things I have liked or tolerated by the second bite I was spitting it out. YUCK. Well sort of an early ONEderland present I was given a iPad2. Yep! Komen is this Saturday and I am really looking forward to it. I forgot to mention down 10.6 this week - wowsers!

I had a good week with weight loss and lost about 6 pounds. I've lost 27lbs since surgery, 80 altogether and feel great. I was fitting into size 16 jeans last night - so thrilled about that.

No weight change me for this week. Twisted my left ankle while walking on Monday so no excercise this week. Should be able to walk again ths weekend. I am going to have a massage later today with a friend to celebrate 20lbs!!!! Still having issues with alot of foods. Soups,liquids are best for me. I go back to my doc on Oct 4th for the first time since surgery. I can eat crackers, toast w/PB, cruncy high protein snacks from Walgreens. But chicken,steak,fish are not always easy to eat. I still feel sick to my stomach after eating. Thought I would be past it by now but nope not yet. Hopefully soon.

fat will do that to me - or eating too fast. Or some meats just don't sit well sometimes. I ate half a reuben sandwich once and felt the same way. I eventually threw it up - and at the time I was at least three years out of surgery. BUT - those have a lot of fat, and corned beef may be one of those meats my stomach can't always deal with not sure that sounds like true dumping - that usually also involves racing heartbeat, sweating, diarrhea, chills. I think it either didn't agree with you, or you might have just eaten it too fast.

Week post op here, feeling good. Belly incisions are not bad at all and can sleep on my side, yippee. I am been sticking to jello and liquids have this pain coming up and in my chest...man is that uncomfortable. I had the gas x strips, they didn't seem to do much but make my breath smell minty :rolleyes:I have read on here that alot of you have that and in 2 weeks it should go away. I have been keeping active and I believe it to be gas as sometimes I'll burp and man what a celebration that is when i can do that. Well, just wanted to come on to see if anyone had any thing that they found worked alot as I would love to just get my water down (the amout that i am suppose to have). Yesterday I did the most which was about 50 oz took me all day. Had the pain right along too sooo... Looking forward to moving along with spring here summer approaching, can't wait til I dont have to worry about looking like a lard in cooler clothes. Praise God!

@@SliminDownThick holy moly girlfriend insurance approval 2 hours after it was submitted it usually takes that long for them to open the envelope less than 2 weeks for surgery glad you are understandably so excited!!! moods/emotions MIGHT chanage to all over the place being excited, nervous, overwhelmed, scared, 2nd guessing yourself been there done that!!! but as with many/most/all of us....., w're excited to push forward in starting our/ your new healthier, happier, longer life be happy good luck kathy

Thank you Dee Dee, you are very sweet, always have been. I appreciate YOU and all those who have encouraged me and given me the support I needed to get my through these last 2 1/2 weeks. I have been addicted to food my entire life. I have no control over it. That is why I had to move to drastic measures like surgery. I realize I didn't do things exactly as I should have, but not every one here has. Some of you have wonderful control and dedication and I applaud you all. I however am very weak, but learning more every day. Things are turning around for me. BTW you look wonderful!!! GOD bless you.

All was the same for me, but once I got home I felt much better. I had difficulty getting my fluids down in the beginning. I found warm broth or decaf tea were much easier. It will keep getting better daily. Also, you may want to try to drink while standing to give the liquid fewer twists and turns while it goes through your swollen stomach. Someone said it helps. By week two, fluids were MUCH easier for me. I hope it gets easier for you quickly too!

I was banded on oct 16th too and felt the exact same way in my oirt area. Doctor put it in a spot where my waistband is and I felt very irritated in that spot-went to doctor yesterday for 2 week followup and he said it is normal.. I can resume exercise, like walking, weights as long as they are not over 10 lbs. Today I can start having one meal of protein. I'm so excited to be ating real food now. I lost 12 lbs so far. Good luck to you.

I had the same and I am now a week and 6 day. It took me ten days to feel better. Now everyone's body react different but it took me ten days. Hang in there and congratulations to u!

Awesome.... 20lbs since surgery - you should be so proud of yourself. It is very common to feel little restriction before your first fill. Everyone said to me wait until your 1st fill... now I am on my third fill... 4th month and down 53lbs. I noticed that the week before my next scheduled fill is when I notice that the restriction is less and that I am ready for a fill. I asked my doctor and he said it was because as we lose weight our stomach shrinks so the band gets looser and we have less restriction. Best of luck... you are doing great.