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.

I've been wanting a salad so I stopped at Jack in the Box and got the grilled southwest salad without the dressing. I ate it with the corn chips. OMG It was so so spicy. I don't think I'll ever get one again.

I also went grocery shopping and got some of that new Silk Almond milk. It sounded good and different. I'm not much of a milk lover anyway.

I had my post op appointment today. The last few days I have been having trouble swallowing my liquids, so when I called over the weekend, the doc put me on clear liquids hoping that whatever was going on would work itself out. When I did my barium swallow at the office this morning, the liquids would barely go through my band. So, I had a total unfill. I had 3 cc's in my band!!! The NP was surprised there was so much in there. She said that after surgery there is usually .5-1 cc's left in. Apparently I also have reflux really bad, so the fluids were stuck going up and down in my throat.....hence the horrible feeling I've been having in my throat! So, at least now I know what too tight feels like! I am on clear liquids for another day, but then I have to do an extra week of full liquids Hopefully, the feeling in my throat will go away soon though!

I hope your feeling better soon. So I wonder if that means it won't take much of a fill for you to get restriction?

Since the day before my surgery I have lost about 14-15lbs.

Not weighing again until fill day the week of 9/20.

I tried starting my Leslie Sansone DVD today and my legs felt so heavy absolutely no energy so I had to stop.

Surgery was 8/16 do you all think this is normal? When did you start exercising?

Dee

Reading all your posts is very interesting. My surgery is tomorrow and I was not nervous till today. I don't know why but I am super nervous.

I hope your feeling better soon. So I wonder if that means it won't take much of a fill for you to get restriction?

I hope so! I told the nurse I would rather have a looser band than to feel that way again! She agreed and said being too tight is very counterproductive. So here's to hoping I don't ever feel that way again!

Reading all your posts is very interesting. My surgery is tomorrow and I was not nervous till today. I don't know why but I am super nervous.

Good Luck tomorrow! Don't be nervous it's really not that bad.

Since the day before my surgery I have lost about 14-15lbs.

Not weighing again until fill day the week of 9/20.

I tried starting my Leslie Sansone DVD today and my legs felt so heavy absolutely no energy so I had to stop.

Surgery was 8/16 do you all think this is normal? When did you start exercising?

Dee

i feel you on the workouts....i got my surgery aug. 13th and i still feel weak...i'm gonna try and do some walking on the treadmill each day to regain my energy....i might have to wait until i start some solid foods....

i feel you on the workouts....i got my surgery aug. 13th and i still feel weak...i'm gonna try and do some walking on the treadmill each day to regain my energy....i might have to wait until i start some solid foods....

If you don't start walking to get energy it's still going to be hard after solid foods. You should start taking like 10-15 min or however long you feel comfortable and walk slowly your speed and time will build up and I did this several times a day. I'm a little over a week in and I'm up to walking 2 miles a day little steps make a big difference!

Well fellow bansters, I'm switching over to this for my journaling. I really don't care for this "bandster hell"! Oh, I know it won't be forever and I need to learn patience, but damn I'm ready for a fill. I loved that feeling when I first got out of the hospital, that not hungry feeling? You know what I'm talking about. My Belly Lions are starting to roar and I feel that same old anxiety, like before the band. I do pretty good for most of the day, then blow it, because I'm hungry! I really don't want to go to my next appt. and have gained weight.....that would suck, big time! Other than that my wounds are healing nicely, I can slightly feel the port under my skin. I don't think my Dr. will have any trouble finding it!

I am self-pay, and my fills are only good for 90 days, or three fills....I know my Dr. had done over 1600 lap-bands and must know what he is doing,but I still question the whole 90 day or three fill thing. After that they are 100.00 bucks a pop. Guess I could do some research and figure out if any Dr.s in my area are cheaper with the fills. Guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there. That's all for now!

Peace Out

Kelly:confused:

HeyKelly, I am also self pay and concerned about the fills. Right now not hungry yet but I know as I heal I will start to get hungry. My surgeon is free for 90 days but then it is 60.00 per fill after that. So I would shop around if you can. Take care

Surgery date 8/16

Well folks,

it's my 3 week bandiversary! I have lost 24 pounds since surgery:eek: WOW! That is more than a pound a day.....I realize that some of that weight was water, but as long as that scale is in downward motion I am happy:wink:.

In the next couple of days I get a DVD of my operation, I can't wait! I will actually get to see my guts:thumbup:! Now some of you may find that a bit odd, but I am a curious type, and I want to see:w00t:!

Been doing my 25 minute walk every day with my wieni dog Sophie, and in order for her to keep up with me she has to trot......her toe nails on the pavement go "click,click,click" lol but she is very serious about going with me everyday!

16 more day to a fill, man I will be happy 'bout that.

All for now

Peace out

Kelly:rolleyes:

Kelly...I'm starting to get over my not hungry feeling too. I'm on my 10th day of liquid diet and these last couple of days I've started to get the hungries back.

Last night I opened up a can of Progresso light Soup and had half of that mostly broth with 5 reduced fat crackers crumbled in the soup and it was satisfying. In having that I saw that I can basically eat and fill up just like I did before surgery and that is a little scary.

Tomorrow I'm going to start stage 2 and I will have some flaky fish and some broccoli with cheese sauce ...ooooh that sounds so good.

Even though I failed at exercise yesterday I'm gonna try to get back on the treadmill today for 15-20 minutes.

I didn't have surgery to fail so I'm just gonna try to do the best I can .

Dee

Ok, tech dummie alert!!

I'm trying to update my ticker.

Can I do it here right in the thread or do I have to go to my cp and edit the ticker there?

I have right clicked here and tried to go into editing my siggy but no good.

Please explain it to me like I'm a 2 year old somebody , anybody...please!!

Dee

kelly...i'm starting to get over my not hungry feeling too. I'm on my 10th day of liquid diet and these last couple of days i've started to get the hungries back.

Last night i opened up a can of progresso light soup and had half of that mostly broth with 5 reduced fat crackers crumbled in the soup and it was satisfying. In having that i saw that i can basically eat and fill up just like i did before surgery and that is a little scary.

Tomorrow i'm going to start stage 2 and i will have some flaky fish and some broccoli with cheese sauce ...ooooh that sounds so good.

Even though i failed at exercise yesterday i'm gonna try to get back on the treadmill today for 15-20 minutes.

I didn't have surgery to fail so i'm just gonna try to do the best i can .

Dee

you go girl!

Ok, tech dummie alert!!

I'm trying to update my ticker.

Can I do it here right in the thread or do I have to go to my cp and edit the ticker there?

I have right clicked here and tried to go into editing my siggy but no good.

Please explain it to me like I'm a 2 year old somebody , anybody...please!!

Dee

O.k. the way i do it is go up to quick links, go down to edit signature, when that page comes up click the ticker link in the top part of your ticker. Then that will take you to your ticker, enter your pin # and edit bar then change weight, then done down at the bottom, then change page to your signature and hit upload at bottom af page, that should do it!