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.

Hi Everyone. I can't wait till tomorrow for my post-op appointment!! I can't wait to move on from liquids to mushies...I am dying for mashed potatoes and eggs!! I'm not hungry at all...I just want to chew!!! I find myself going through moodswings. I get very irritated easily, and I am usually very easy going. It usually passes fast, but boy I feel like I can bite peoples heads off at times!! I hope when I start eating food and get off just liquids that I will be more myself. The last couple of days I have to admit that I have had a few saltine soup crackers. They went down fine and ahhhhh so nice to chew, and my moodswings are less )

I have to catch myself asking my husband if he really needs that extra serving. He has about 30 pounds he needs to lose, and I'm constantly bugging him about going to the gym with me.

Same with my hubby about 30 lbs . they lose it quicker too. Now if he would only try!!! It would make things good for both of us.

Hi I had surgery on August 16th. My surgeon had me on clear liquids for 2 days, pureed foods day 3- 14 and regular food, small portions chewed to applesauce consistency. I had so much trouble on day 2 with what was most likely gas pain and swelling that I didn't eat or even drink for close to 4 days. The Dr. took out all of the fluid in my band on day 4 hoping it would help with me being able to swallow. Now--I've been perfectly fine for two weeks and I'm so hungry. I can eat just about anything as long as I chew it up well. Bad thing is, I KNOW some of it is old habits creeping in and I have nothing that is preventing me from eating. I'm so frustrated and I have 3-4 weeks before they will put in a fill. I initially had lost 35 lbs, but have gained back 5. They tell me my metabolism shut down from not eating that first week after surgery and the weight gain is my body's way of self-preservation. But it's SO hard emotionally to gain weight and struggle with feeling hungry all the time, when you thought, maybe incorrectly, that you'd have some relief from the constant desire to eat. So--I'm looking for some support. If you have any words of wisdom, let me know. I'm pretty discouraged right now.

Me too, I got the Zumba DVDs also. I will alternate that between Walk away the pounds and my treadmill to start out with.

I have to make a confession...I'm getting really obnoxious since being banded.

Every time I see a heavy person now I say to my DH or to myself "they need a LAP-BAND®!!"

I have 90 more lbs. to lose myself. I have a lot of nerve!!

Dee

It's awful, but I'm doing the same thing!

Hi I had surgery on August 16th. My surgeon had me on clear liquids for 2 days, pureed foods day 3- 14 and regular food, small portions chewed to applesauce consistency. I had so much trouble on day 2 with what was most likely gas pain and swelling that I didn't eat or even drink for close to 4 days. The Dr. took out all of the fluid in my band on day 4 hoping it would help with me being able to swallow. Now--I've been perfectly fine for two weeks and I'm so hungry. I can eat just about anything as long as I chew it up well. Bad thing is, I KNOW some of it is old habits creeping in and I have nothing that is preventing me from eating. I'm so frustrated and I have 3-4 weeks before they will put in a fill. I initially had lost 35 lbs, but have gained back 5. They tell me my metabolism shut down from not eating that first week after surgery and the weight gain is my body's way of self-preservation. But it's SO hard emotionally to gain weight and struggle with feeling hungry all the time, when you thought, maybe incorrectly, that you'd have some relief from the constant desire to eat. So--I'm looking for some support. If you have any words of wisdom, let me know. I'm pretty discouraged right now.

I have a lot of the same feelings but you have to keep thinking that this is temporary. I have only lost 1 lbs in two weeks BUT it's only temporary. Once we get our first fill we will be on our way. I also gained when I added mushies and I am adding solids starting tomorrow so I expect I will gain again. I can eat a lot too. I am trying not too over eat but it's hard right now. So, I just keep thinking this is only for a few weeks and then I'll be on my way to losing weight and feeling better.

Keep the long term goal in mind and take these few weeks one day at a time. You can do it.

I'll say it again peeps,

journal......write everything down! What you ate, when you ate, calories, grams of protien, etc. Exercise? Write it down ,calculate how many calories you burned, tally that into your journal too. I have found by doing this, that my weak time is in the afternoon...so I try to hold off of breakfast until 10:00 or 11:00. That way I only have to wait a couple hours until I can eat again. I try to stay right around 1100 calories with a 20 minute brisk walk in the mornings:cool2:.

All the best

Kelly:thumbup:

I found that my weak time is from 3 -6. Once I make it past 6, I'm not hungry for the rest of the evening. I just have to make it through that rough period.

It's awful, but I'm doing the same thing!

We all have to look at this for us . It is hard when people judge others. My self esteem gets hit hard if i perceive someone judging me for my weight. Here is what ive told my kids (my oldest being 18) , There is always something or things on your body that someone can make fun of you about, (then i went on to say) I better not ever here you mutter a negative comment to someone about their appearence. Well guess what, It worked!! my kids are kind to everyone , even befriending and helping mentally challenged kids.

If we set our mindset to what i said above , i find its hard to look at anyone and judge them. I could find 6 or more things about me even when i become thin again , id change, so i best not judge other books by their covers.

We all have to look at this for us . It is hard when people judge others. My self esteem gets hit hard if i perceive someone judging me for my weight. Here is what ive told my kids (my oldest being 18) , There is always something or things on your body that someone can make fun of you about, (then i went on to say) I better not ever here you mutter a negative comment to someone about their appearence. Well guess what, It worked!! my kids are kind to everyone , even befriending and helping mentally challenged kids.

If we set our mindset to what i said above , i find its hard to look at anyone and judge them. I could find 6 or more things about me even when i become thin again , id change, so i best not judge other books by their covers.

Congratulations on your parenting skills. You must be very proud and with reason!

Does anyone here have the Realize band?

In response to journaling, I have downloaded the the my fitness pal ap on my iphone and it is so perfect for this. I do it to watch my cal count but also to make sure I am getting in enough protein.

Hi Everyone, I had my post-op appointment today! Doctor said everything is great and I can get back to the Elliptical at the gym!! I met with the nutritionist and I can eat!! I am so happy to be able to chew food again!! I do have a lactose intolarance from the surgery so I have to switch to lactaid milk. Hopefully that will go away. Hope everyone is feeling good )

Hi All,

It's been several days since I have posted. I have gained and lost the same 5 lbs. for the past two weeks. I have to remember to eat slowly and really watch what I eat or I have some real problems that I have to take care of. I have got to remember to take in a load of protein each day. I have seriously forgotten aleady about the protein. I think it'll definitely help with the weight loss. It looks like everyone else is doing pretty well. My next appointment is October 4 and I hope I get some more fluid in the band. There was a small amount that was added during during my surgery. Otherwise, I feel really good and ready to buy some new clothes!

Edited September 8, 201015 yr by dm5201

We all have to look at this for us . It is hard when people judge others. My self esteem gets hit hard if i perceive someone judging me for my weight. Here is what ive told my kids (my oldest being 18) , There is always something or things on your body that someone can make fun of you about, (then i went on to say) I better not ever here you mutter a negative comment to someone about their appearence. Well guess what, It worked!! my kids are kind to everyone , even befriending and helping mentally challenged kids.

If we set our mindset to what i said above , i find its hard to look at anyone and judge them. I could find 6 or more things about me even when i become thin again , id change, so i best not judge other books by their covers.

:blushing:

I understand what your saying and I think that's a good thing to teach your children...but in our case I don't think it's that serious.

I have been overweight for years and even though I have a lot going for me I know that many have talked about me behind my back and even have made snide remarks to my face.

I would never now or ever have said a mean thing to a persons face or made anyone feel uncomfy. In the past because of my own experience I have gone out of my way to make someone feel comfortable if I perceive they may be shy because of a handicap outwardly or inward.

I am a very generous person almost to a fault. I would never knowingly hurt anyone.

Dee

Back to regularly scheduled programming.

I am having a bit of trouble too.

I am on stage 2 now and according to the handout my Dr gives out I can have soft canned fruit, berries, fish, veggies, mashed potatoes, toast & crackers. soft cooked pasta.

In my mind that leaves a lot of room. I have not lost or gained anything in the last week. I am maintaining at being down 19lbs.

I eat very small portions except for in the morning when I usually have chobani greek yogurt mixed w/ a Yoplait light to cut the taste and less than a 1/4 cup of Spec K lowfat granola.

this leaves me pretty full until the afternoon . Lately I have been having a couple of spoonfuls of a seafood salad that I made w/ 5 red. fat crackers and some lettuce and then at night I will have a sf popsicle and a bite of something else I can find that will go down. No sweets or anything but a couple of time sI had one of those new granola thins w/ PB or on the weekend I had a couple of honey garlic wing drummettes. I even had a lean cuisine 1 night.

I just find that my list gives me too much room in some cases and not enough room in others and I don't want to do anything to hurt my band. I feel I will be better off after my fill when I'm on full foods and I can experiment with reg. foods and see what I can eat that's low carb and keeps me full.

One night I did have a bad stuck episode with a piece of salmon filet. I'm not feeling comfy with doing a lot of exercise now.

I feel like I already need a readjustment in my head and failure is not an option with my band.

Dee

Edited September 8, 201015 yr by msdv