was banded on wednesday April 7 by dr. Cirangle , the first night and morning i was absolutely hurting. had problems with CO2 gas and still cant get over how much my tummy is distended. this afternoon i took my first shower and walked around my block and it made a hell of a difference, although it still feels like i got hit by a car... i have lost 7 pounds since the day before the surgery. im feeling full and so happy i committed myself to living a long life. {quit smoking a week ago as well, cold turkey}..... while i'm awake i walk around the house briskly every 60 minutes, now if i could only sleep through the night ...this forum has been a good resource for myself and my family :biggrin:

Congrats to you, I was banded on 3/30 so not that long ago. Like you Im excited to find this site it is really helpful. My doctor said walk , walk, walk, so I guess it does help. What is your food diet if you dont mind my asking?? Congrats on your quit smoking as well.

Congrats! I am so happy to hear that your recovery is going so well! My surgery date is coming quickly, and I am hoping for similar results!

I was banded on 2.22.09 and i also had trouble sleeping after surgery...i thought i had insomnia, after a few you will be able to sleep again! Good luck!

Congrats to you, I was banded on 3/30 so not that long ago. Like you Im excited to find this site it is really helpful. My doctor said walk , walk, walk, so I guess it does help. What is your food diet if you dont mind my asking?? Congrats on your quit smoking as well.

this is what i have been eating for the last 4 days... and was on clear liquid the day before surgery

nectar whey Protein powder chocolate truffle & strawberry

non fat milk

health wise chicken Soup

health wise tomato soup

jell-o sugar free Gelatin

ids whey Liquid Protein 42 grams in 3 ounces

crystal light

Water, water

where did you get your whey powders especially the ids whey liquid protein 42 grams in 3 ounces ? Right now I just havea a vanilla one that has 26 grams per scoop. I know that protein is the trick, we need lots of it how long are you on clear/soft liquids? I have another 2 weeks then the dr said start eating slowly regular food, and to remember to chew, chew, chew. Im down 10 since surgery. Keep up the good work!!

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I was also banded on 4/7. I had trouble sleeping as well. I will be so glad when I can sleep on my side and stomach again. Still a bit sore and trying not to over do anything.

I have to be on a liquid diet for 10 days then mushies for 4 weeks. I have lost 5 pounds so far. I have been eating tomato soup and creamy chicken soup I have had some yogurt and some sugar free pudding and 2 sugar free popsicles. Along with 2 Protein drinks I make it in a blender with ice and it tastes like choclate icecream. 4 oz of skim milk 1 scoop of the powder add some ice and blend. mmm mmm.

I wish everyone the best of luck and you begin your new journey.

where did you get your whey powders especially the ids whey liquid Protein 42 grams in 3 ounces ? Right now I just havea a vanilla one that has 26 grams per scoop. I know that protein is the trick, we need lots of it how long are you on clear/soft liquids? I have another 2 weeks then the dr said start eating slowly regular food, and to remember to chew, chew, chew. Im down 10 since surgery. Keep up the good work!!

it's IDS New Whet liquid protein, 42g of protein, 0 sugar,0 fat,2g carbs.. Vitamin shoppe other on web have them for 29. a case.. there is also a 25g version but that is the same price

getting enough Water has been more of a problem for me. im going to be on liquid for 3 weeks. i weighed myself this morning and my total loss is now 11.... 109 to go

that is great!!! have you done any crystal light single serving added to you water it helps give it a actual taste like something not water makes it easier to drink. I just try to make sure I drink 1 bottles aday somehow. Thanks for the information.

I was banded 4/6. i lost 12 lbs so far. my swelling is going down and i am supposed to be on pureed food for 2 weeks until my follow up. today I ate scrambled eggs and chewed really well and had no problems. worried that i may progress to real food too soon and problems that may cause.

Congrats to all , I was banded on 04/08 and first 2 days were hard " gas and pain " but now Monday I feel so much better . Haven't weighed myself yet but my best advice is walk because that helped relieve the gas issue , cant wait for scrambled eggs on Friday : )

hope all on this thread has been doing better. are we getting more sleep then before? I have one more week of soft liquids so looking forward to just having to chew some food.

Hi All, First time writing on this forum. Was banded on 4/5. Down 13 pounds since day of surgery. Just got over the liquid diet and have progressed to thin puree. I also have IDS liquid protein (got it through diet direct.com @ 3.29 a bottle. has 3.4 ounces in it) My doctor told me for a easy surgery I made it difficult due to having a hiatal hernia and a whole the size of a golf ball!! Any help with the pureed diet would be of help to me.:thumbup:

I am on day 2 and happy alot of pain. I am just waiting for the soreness to ease down a little. I have been walking so maybe it will ease up soon.

:thumbup:I was also banded on 4/7 I was in so much pain until 9th 10th then i was nausated for about a week probably do to gas build up. I have lost 10lb since surgery and 20lbs since preop diet. Im still sore around my port area but doing so much better. I still feel nausated from time to time but I think thats that hunger! This is a great tool so far and congrats to everyone on there success!

Congrats on the weight loss and the not smoking! I too stopped cold turkey a little over two weeks ago!! It is a TOUGH thing to do but so worth it! :thumbup:

Yes Crystal Light is a great way to get your water in!! They have all different flavors too! :sad: