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 am very hungry as well. Today is my last day of clear liquids....ahhhh I can not wait to add Protein shakes & Soups to my diet tomorrow.

Isopure makes a clear Protein Drink you should try it out very yummy you can get them at GNC...Good Luck (no i dont work for Isopure i just think they are yummy )

You said you take Cymbalta right? I might try and take one of my Prozac and see what happens. I just can't stand being without it.

i take Cymbalta i'm just afraid it will be too big of a capsule to take after my band...please let me know if it doesnt give you a problem....thanks

I didnt wind up taking my cymbalta yesterday because I took an Immodium and had a little problem with that going down just because of my gag reflex and then I took Diflucan for this nasty yeast infection I got from the IV antibiotics. I just didnt want to take too many pills and try to push the situation. But my Cymbalta (60 mg) pill is smaller than the Immodium and I was able to get that down just fine. Once I get something in my stomach this morning Im going to take the Cymbalta and will let you know how it goes!

I still have that horrible gas pain today. It just will not move. If that would go away I would be 100% again.

I really need to go grocery shopping Friday. But I know it's too soon to carry my 4 month old in his carrier. He only weighs 14 lbs and I can carry him fine but his carrier adds another 15 lbs.

I normally wear him in my Ergo carrier while I shop but my belly is just too sore to do that.

Hey ladies!

24 hours post op 4 me!!! Only a few things...my left should is killin me!!! Doc said it was just gas but oh em gee!!! My port doesnt hurt but the incison thru my belly button hurts when i lay down or get up...i was given a local anethistic cream 4 my incisions but scared 2 touch or even look at them....(i have the binder on)....i was on a full liquid diet yesterday....now day 2 thru 7 i am allowed modified solids such as baby food and mash potatoes...i'm not really hungry so forcing down 2oz every meal seems so unreal! I am soo happy with this decision and journey! Just as soon as i can get past the poot in my arm and my belly button pain! LOL~

I am also a "freak out" when it comes 2 some textures...should definately be interesting.

I'm also on prozac....u swallowed it whole? or opened up the tablets?

Don't open it! It will make you gag.

I've just been swallowing it whole.

Tomorrow I am officially on this side of August Rush! Here I come....

Good luck tomorrow Jen!

So today I took the plunge and made myself a Protein shake- Ive been afriad to drink them because I got nauseous the other day making some Soup with unflavored protein in it. I was able to drink 3/4 of it and did well. Although I did lay down afterwards and fell asleep and Ive been nauseous ever since but Ive also been burping up a storm too. IDK- maybe i just get nauseous when I have a bunch of gas.

Anyway- had to sequester myself in my room while DH fixed the kids dinner. They had eggs, bacon, and waffles and man the bacon smelled good. I came back down and fixed myself some thinned down cream of wheat. This not eating regular stuff is getting old real fast. These next 3 weeks need to breeze by for me or Im going to go nuts.

Okay guys I'm so confused! I definitely have to call my bariatric counselor tomorrow.

My diet sheet is confusing the heck out of me. It says Week 2- pureed to regular. Full liquids and foods that require no chewing.

Examples: oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, Scrambled eggs

So does that mean I start those things on Saturday at the START of week 2? Because it says Week 1 is just the first 7 days.

It also says eat only 1/2 cup at a time. So I can't have more if I'm still hungry? I'm starving!! I'm actually hoping she will give me the okay to start on Thursday or Friday instead. I'm doing well and it says to advance as long as your not having problems.

My other rant is I'm embarrassed to even say this but since surgery Friday I'm burping and tooting constantly! It doesn't smell but it will stop soon right? Or will I be doing this forever??:w00t:

Hi All,

I'm crossing over from the Pre-Op to the Post-Op August Rush forum too! I'm 4 days out now and feeling good, but have had a horrible problem with burping today and yesterday! I swear, it sounds like a machine gun sometimes....so embarassing at work today!

I too am on Full Liquids right now....I am not super hungry, but I'm really tired of sweet stuff. pudding, Jello, gatorade, chocolate protien shakes. I want something salty! I am funny about textures too, moving on to the puree stage freaks me out....liquified tuna anyone? NO THANKS.

I too am really looking forward to mashed potatoes and refried Beans though!! LOL, such small things make me so happy.

Isopure makes a clear Protein drink you should try it out very yummy you can get them at GNC...Good Luck (no i dont work for Isopure i just think they are yummy )

I actually have Isopures, they make me extremely thirsty - I don't know if it's the sodium content in them or not, but I need to down a bottle of Water afterwards to help balance out! Thanks :w00t:

I really wanted to try the Isopure's. I thought it would be something different you know but my GNC doesn't carry them.

Hi All,

I'm crossing over from the Pre-Op to the Post-Op August Rush forum too! I'm 4 days out now and feeling good, but have had a horrible problem with burping today and yesterday! I swear, it sounds like a machine gun sometimes....so embarassing at work today!

I too am on Full Liquids right now....I am not super hungry, but I'm really tired of sweet stuff. pudding, Jello, gatorade, chocolate protien shakes. I want something salty! I am funny about textures too, moving on to the puree stage freaks me out....liquified tuna anyone? NO THANKS.

I too am really looking forward to mashed potatoes and refried Beans though!! LOL, such small things make me so happy.

I'm with you! I feel that way too about sweet stuff. I am eating Chobani non-fat yogurt w/ some splenda this morning, and its a special treat! I am meeting with my DR tomorrow for my follow up and I'm hoping he will give me a time frame to move to pureed foods! GOOD LUCK

So I am 2 days post-op...I was banded on monday 8-9-10. I am doing fine except for the gas being really annoying and almost more painful than the surgery itself.