I hope its ok that I started this thread over on the post-op side! Just wanted to check in to see how those who have been banded are doing?

Im 5 days post op and Im HUNGRY. This all liquid business is really getting annoying. I think Im dehydrated too but Im going in to see my doctor today just to make sure everything is ok. I was feeling nauseous and still running a low grade fever. I talked with the doc last night and she said she didn't seem too worried about it but wanted me to come in today just to followup. Im going to ask her about starting some applesauce, pudding or thinned out cream of wheat. I need something more solid in my stomach.

To top everything else off- Im having female issues and bathroom issues. I started my period a week early 3 days before surgery even though Im on the pill and technically not supposed to start until this week. And I have a yeast infection from the antibiotics I got in the hospital. And then with nothing but liquids coming out I have a hemorrhoid. SHOOT ME NOW.

And the worst was last night when I was taking care of some lady business and was trying to be real gentle with my insicions so I didnt stretch too much and hurt them- well I got the MOTHER of all cramps in my lower abdomen (down below my belly button) that would not go away. I was in EXCRUCIATING pain and it hurt so bad that I really thought I was going to black out from the pain. After what seemed like 10 years (but really only 30 secs) things started getting better. But I called my husband upstairs and had him lay down iwth me just to make sure I wasnt going to pass out.

Anyways, after last night Im glad Im going in to see the doctor. I think I need to get some gatorade to drink because im probably dehydrated but just want to check with her to make sure its ok. And hopeing she will clear me to eat a little something. Im tired of feeling so weak and tired all the time.

has anyone had any lightheadedness since surgery. I can't seem to shake it.

I haven't, but make sure you are getting enough fluids and calories each day, it's summer and we need more liquids! If it doesn't go away, I would call your doctor and run it by them! Good luck!

So after surgery, how much weight have you lost? I don't have kids to chase, but I have a dog I can. lol

I've lost about 9lbs since surgery last week, but that includes the 5.5lbs I gained after surgery. I didn't start losing the weight until this week when my body started to recover. Your body is different and may be recovering more slowly, and it's holding on to whatever you give it, it thinks you are starving it. I think Amanda gave me the same advice because I was frustrated too, not seeing a change after you go through surgery is stressful. Adding the extra calories is what made me start losing and now I get between 900-1000 a day, and I walk every day for 30-45 minutes. I have a gym membership, but I'm not ready for that yet!

I can't figure this out. Everyone seems to be losing weight right after surgery. I had mine on 8/10 and haven't lost any since the surgery. I am trying so hard to get calories in.

How are ya'll losing the weight so quickly? I am really starting to get depressed. HELP!

Well I for one am counting and loging every thing I eat! Staying below 1200 calories, and started walking 15 to 20 minutes every morning. I must say every other day a pound rolls off!

Edited August 19, 201015 yr by kellyodoran

So after surgery, how much weight have you lost? I don't have kids to chase, but I have a dog I can. lol

All of my weight loss has been since surgery, I was self-pay, so I had no pre-surgery diet. Right now I am really dieting! I know its only for three more weeks, when I get my first fill. I think with just the band on and no fill, I'm not quite as hungry as before,then once I get a fill, it should be a little less and so on, and so on. I am also walking every day for at least 20 min. at a fast pace! Stoking that old fire in the metabolic furnice!

Edited August 19, 201015 yr by kellyodoran

Thank you for all the advise. I am going to start walking now and will write everything down that I eat. That way I can keep more accurate track of how many calories I am eating. Hopefully I will start to see some weight loss!

THANKS!!

I can't find those at all where I live at. I can't find the clear fruit flavored Isopure drinks either.

I don't care for the Isopure RTDs, but love the Cytomax ones. I ordered a case of them from Amazon.

I'm a little bummed today. The weight loss is slowing and I'm starting to feel hunger....like A LOT of hunger. I feel like I'm still dieting and that I don't have this tool.

Last night was a friend's dinner party and I had chicken Tortilla Soup minus everything but the broth and a tiny bit of salad. My surgeon has me on 3 weeks of post op shakes. I am only one week out. I wanted to EAT! Had some wine with dinner too and didn't need those empty calories.

I hear some of you eating anything you want, and some of you just having Clear liquids, some on mushies, it's like a crap shoot. Whatever your particular surgeon says is what you do.

I want to eat cause some of you can eat and I'm getting hungry. I'm afraid to eat cause I'm one week out and told not to do anything but shakes.

I think this is that Bandster Hell thing. I'm going a little crazy with it! Not happy

I'm a little bummed today. The weight loss is slowing and I'm starting to feel hunger....like A LOT of hunger. I feel like I'm still dieting and that I don't have this tool.

Last night was a friend's dinner party and I had chicken Tortilla Soup minus everything but the broth and a tiny bit of salad. My surgeon has me on 3 weeks of post op shakes. I am only one week out. I wanted to EAT! Had some wine with dinner too and didn't need those empty calories.

I hear some of you eating anything you want, and some of you just having clear liquids, some on mushies, it's like a crap shoot. Whatever your particular surgeon says is what you do.

I want to eat cause some of you can eat and I'm getting hungry. I'm afraid to eat cause I'm one week out and told not to do anything but shakes.

I think this is that Bandster Hell thing. I'm going a little crazy with it! Not happy

Jen...you were banded on the same day as me and we're down 17lbs! You are doing great! Every doctor's post op seems to be different and it may just be that they are trying to prepare us for the long road, not the quick hike. It's a tool and until you are like at fill #3, you won't have the restriction that it's designed for (or so I have read from other posts). So you slipped, just start over tomorrow, it's another day! I have had mashed potatoes and yogurt with no problem because I have no restriction yet, today I had cream of chicken soup with herbs and it was very good. Perhaps you could contact your doctor and see if you can add a little blended foods into your diet so that you can get something in your stomach other than a shake. Believe me, I hate my shakes still...I'm sooo over them, but it's important that we get the fluids and the Protein in too! Good luck hon and keep your chin up, we'll get through these weeks before we know it!

Jen, don't beat yourself up. I think you will be fine. If I had to stay on a liquid diet as long as alot of you i would probably be beating my head against a wall! Not that I would ever advise anything over the specific plan your surgeon has given you but come on...you had some BROTH and SALAD!! Remember when we used to beat ourselves up over devouring a whole pint of Ben & Jerry's??? I had my surgery on Monday and today I am on normal food already...just still going with the soft stuff to be on the safe side. Talk to your surgeon and I'm sure he will give you some alternatives. Hang in there girl!!!

Thanks you two. I am in a better mindset today. I did have 1/2 a cup of stroganoff and LOVED It! However, back on shakes today. I think I will call the doc and just see. I mean it all went down fine and I'm still following the plan....just early:) Of course, I don't want to cause problems for the newly in place tool. I think in a few years the docs will have a more uniform way of dealing with this.

Maybe that will make it easier....either way back to hunger and dealing with it best I can!

One week post op and I am feeling so much better! Was having difficulty going back to work and feeling really out of it. Finally stopped taking pain meds 3 days ago and now I am doing great! Started soft foods/ mushies stage today. Had some cream of mushroom soup for lunch and I really enjoyed it, went down pretty smooth. The transformation begins, down 16 lbs!

Thanks you two. I am in a better mindset today. I did have 1/2 a cup of stroganoff and LOVED It! However, back on shakes today. I think I will call the doc and just see. I mean it all went down fine and I'm still following the plan....just early:) Of course, I don't want to cause problems for the newly in place tool. I think in a few years the docs will have a more uniform way of dealing with this.

Maybe that will make it easier....either way back to hunger and dealing with it best I can!

Jen, stop stressing you'll be fine.

As others have said it seems these docs have different approaches I'm sure based on their experiences and erring on the side of caution.

The not eating is to give your stomach pouch time to heal and the swelling go down. If you felt fine and ate a little off plan but took your time and did not have any repercussions I think you should put it to rest and move on.

I had my pre-op yesterday and my Dr told me to do liquids for 4 more days and then I can move on to mushies. Fortunately, I'm not hungry but I'm going to have a Chobani greek yogurt now and drink some Water and keep it moving. On Wednesday I'm gonna broil up some flounder with butter & garlic and some mushie broccoli and enjoy myself as I lose, lose, lose. I'm already so happy.

We have to follow our Drs instructions but we also need to get to know our own bands and what we can and cannot tolerate.

As we see here there are a lot of different perspectives on the same thing.

Edited August 21, 201015 yr by msdv

Since I added mushey food my weight loss has stopped. I put on 3 lbs. I'm trying not to stress about it. I see the doc for my first post-op on thursday so I'm going to ask him about it.

Today is post op day 8 and I actually am beginning to feel normal, well, as normal as possilbe haha. I'm not near as hungry today either. Until today I have been starving. I mean it actually hurt, I was so hungry. I'm a little hungry today but it's tolerable, nothing like it has been. I will be on full liquids until day 14. Then I see a nutritionist and she will tell me what I can advance too. I take 60 mg of Prozac everyday and would never dream of missing more than one day. The only day I missed was my day of surgery. I take 3 20mg pills and I have had no trouble taking them. In fact, I've not had trouble swallowing anything. I take a lot of meds and they gone down just fine. Has anybody found any yogart that tastes good and is low in carbs?? I'm not crazy about yogart but I know its good for me but I dont want to use up my carbs for something I'm not crazy about.

Nancy

Surgery date 8/13/2010

Starting weight 226.5

Current weight 216.5

Get the Leslie Sansone ones, they are great and easier to do then all those fancy ones. I love her videos and feel really worked out afterwards.

Shawni