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.

The habits are so hard to break. That is what my husband is having the most trouble with. He has certain snacking times and when it comes around he feels he is hungry even though he is not. It seems to be head hunger. The bad habits are going to be the biggest challenge but he is doing great so far. Don't feel bad about the little Debbie.... you will break the habit!

I'm starting to miss food...lol....i'm going on my third week and i had my mom make some indian lentils and blend it so it's like soup so i can at least eat something appetizing...i see my doctor this wednesday, so i'm hoping he'll allow me to start eating things like tuna and fruits...something other than liquids....kinda getting tired of liquids...:biggrin:

the liquid thing does get old fast!!! today i start with cottage cheese , scrambled eggs......soups . Guess how much though? 1 whopping once !!!! its a size of a shot glass!!!!

the liquid thing does get old fast!!! today i start with cottage cheese , scrambled eggs......soups . Guess how much though? 1 whopping once !!!! its a size of a shot glass!!!!

It better than liquid! lol!

Hey all, I guess I need to move over here now. I was banded on Thursday. Doing ok, still in some pain but getting better every day. I am on clear liquids and I am hungry!! I finally broke down and had some Isopure protein shake, but only 1 ounce. I can't wait until I can have a full shake on Monday!

the liquid thing does get old fast!!! today i start with cottage cheese , scrambled eggs......soups . Guess how much though? 1 whopping once !!!! its a size of a shot glass!!!!

I don't understand, my Dr said I could have anything I want as long as I could slurp it through a straw.....well , the last two days I have been eating a little bit of meat, but chew, chew, chewing till pulverized.........so kinda like a straw. Just too damn hungry!

I don't understand, my Dr said I could have anything I want as long as I could slurp it through a straw.....well , the last two days I have been eating a little bit of meat, but chew, chew, chewing till pulverized.........so kinda like a straw. Just too damn hungry!

Doctors seem to be so different. My doctor said no straws anymore. It can give you gas he said which inturn would hurt the band. Its funny how much I miss drinking from a straw!!!

Doctors seem to be so different. My doctor said no straws anymore. It can give you gas he said which inturn would hurt the band. Its funny how much I miss drinking from a straw!!!

Same here No straws allowed!

Yeah my paper has in bold letters "no straws". lol... i have been away for a couple days and i am hating my scale.. It keeps saying im losing weight but i feel the same and look the same and it seems like my tummy is getting bigger... i believe i still have gas, i still have pain on my left side especially when i am sleepin on that side its hard to roll over after i have slept or layed on it for a while. Is anyone experiencing the same thing? OMG i miss my pickles so much. i can taste it in my mouth. lol

Yeah my paper has in bold letters "no straws". lol... i have been away for a couple days and i am hating my scale.. It keeps saying im losing weight but i feel the same and look the same and it seems like my tummy is getting bigger... i believe i still have gas, i still have pain on my left side especially when i am sleepin on that side its hard to roll over after i have slept or layed on it for a while. Is anyone experiencing the same thing? OMG i miss my pickles so much. i can taste it in my mouth. lol

I craved pickles like crazy too. I started drinking pickle juice, and that helped. When I got to the mushy stage, I ate the inside of the pickle. It is nice and soft.

Today has been the first day that I have noticed the weight loss, and I was so excited. I was getting ready for church, and I noticed it in the way my clothes fit. They are huge on me. I have 2 pairs of shorts that fall off when I walk in them, so they will now be regulated to my Goodwill pile.

How is everybody feeling?

Also had some people at church ask me how much weight I have lost. That made me feel great.

Good for you! That is a lot of weight lost in less than a month!!!! Keep up the great work!

First Fill....

So, I'm set to have my first fill this Thursday. I had my surgery Friday August 6th so this will be one day before my 4 week mark.

I'm a bit upset that my surgeon has left and gone to a new practice in a city about 45 minutes away, so I will be seeing a new surgeon this Thursday for my 1st fill. I'm not too happy about that! I have met him twice and he seems a bit cold. Maybe I'm just pre-judging him though. I just loved my original surgeon!

So, has anyone else had a fill yet and can fill me in on what to expect??

First Fill....

So, I'm set to have my first fill this Thursday. I had my surgery Friday August 6th so this will be one day before my 4 week mark.

I'm a bit upset that my surgeon has left and gone to a new practice in a city about 45 minutes away, so I will be seeing a new surgeon this Thursday for my 1st fill. I'm not too happy about that! I have met him twice and he seems a bit cold. Maybe I'm just pre-judging him though. I just loved my original surgeon!

So, has anyone else had a fill yet and can fill me in on what to expect??

I had my first fill on Monday of last week. It is not any thing bad. They did mine under the fluroscope (?). It was really cool watching them do it. The surgeon found the port in one try. The worst part of the entire process is the needle going in. It is a big needle, and it isn't near as bad as getting an epidural. Once the needle was in the port, they moved the machine up. That way he could see the actual band. The nurse gave me some barium, and I took 3 sips. From what I could tell, he filled the band first. Then he took out saline until the barium went through the band. That was how they can tell your at your max for your first fill. The entire process took less than a minute.

Another thing, I don't know how your doctor is, but mine said NO SOLIDS before your fill. If you have eaten, they will not fill your band.