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.

Going to try mashed cauliflower tonight with roast. Don't know if I'm going to be able to eat the roast.

Got my Zumba dvds today, and I did the basics plus a p90x intro video that somebody posted in the fitness area. That was a riot. I have zero rhythm. No way would I do this in a class situation until I can figure out the steps. My oldest daughter kept looking at me like I had lost my mind. She kept telling me to do it like the ladies on the dvd.

Well All,

yesterday I kinda pigged out. I wanted to finish this imitation crab up (not really low carb) and then last night I had a chicken thigh and leg. OMG it was like heaven.......I did take little bites and chewed,chewed, chewed. I was nice and full when I finished, and oh yeah I ate the skin too! (that is a low carb thing) Anyway, I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm down 3 pounds from my original up 5. Go figgur' for the life of me I don't understand..Maybe too few calories before or who knows. Just glad to see the scale move in the right direction after 14 days!

Well it will be chicken again tonight yum!

Tomorrow is day one of induction, because I'm using up the last of this bbq sauce that is not really carb friendly.

But really for two days my carbs have been fairly low, so maybe that is the big scale secret:confused:

Everyone have a great day!

Kelly:redface:

Edited September 14, 201015 yr by kellyodoran

Going to try mashed cauliflower tonight with roast. Don't know if I'm going to be able to eat the roast.

I made mashed cauliflower once and it was the worst thing i have ever tasted and I luv cauliflower, guess i just didn't do it right...hope yours turns out better then mine did. :thumbup:

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Hey August bandsters! Hang in there! the first 3 to 7 days are the toughest. For me it was only 3 days of pain, desire for different foods and scary uncertainty. I even asked many times "what have I done to myself?"

As the first week post-op was up, I was already happy and was totally confident.

You can do it! keep yourself occupied. and the time will go by faster until you are back to normal and start enjoying your weight loss.

I made mashed cauliflower once and it was the worst thing i have ever tasted and I luv cauliflower, guess i just didn't do it right...hope yours turns out better then mine did. :thumbup:

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I'm going to stop and get some new potatoes just in case that doesn't turn out. I'm not low carbing it. I just wanted something different.

Well All,

yesterday I kinda pigged out. I wanted to finish this imitation crab up (not really low carb) and then last night I had a chicken thigh and leg. OMG it was like heaven.......I did take little bites and chewed,chewed, chewed. I was nice and full when I finished, and oh yeah I ate the skin too! (that is a low carb thing) Anyway, I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm down 3 pounds from my original up 5. Go figgur' for the life of me I don't understand..Maybe too few calories before or who knows. Just glad to see the scale move in the right direction after 14 days!

Well it will be chicken again tonight yum!

Tomorrow is day one of induction, because I'm using up the last of this bbq sauce that is not really carb friendly.

But really for two days my carbs have been fairly low, so maybe that is the big scale secret:confused:

Everyone have a great day!

Kelly:redface:

I've never low carbed. Not something that I really want to do, but I have a question.

What is the maximum number of carbs that you are allowed per day on a low carb plan?

I know that when I had my 3rd kid, that I had gestational diabetes. I had to follow a diet plan that was

30 grams of carbs at breakfast

30 grams of carbs at snack

60 grams of carbs at lunch

15 grams of carbs at snack

60 grams of carbs at dinner

15 grams of carbs at snack

That was the best I had ever felt following that plan, and I actually lost weight while pregnant. I have thought about following something like that now.

I'm going to stop and get some new potatoes just in case that doesn't turn out. I'm not low carbing it. I just wanted something different.

Yukon golds are better for you than white....just a tip.

I could go on to explain the low-carb (Atkins) methodology, but instead I'm going to recomend that you do a little research via Google.

There are really several different plans that work. And in essence to boil it all down cut the crap(bad or processed carbs) bread,flour,sugar, etc. and eat protien and veggies. Pretty simple. Depending on what ever plan you choose they all have there own methods.Research, and choose wisely. I do garauntee (spelling?)

You will feel better, and may even help the weight come off faster.

GOOGLE IT GIRL

Kelly:tongue:

I've googled it so much, that I think my eyes are going to pop out.

From what I've gathered, you start out at 20 or less. Then you up it from there. Going over no more than 50 grams, or in some cases 100. Do I have the gist of it at least for the Atkins diet?

I'm really not trying to low carb it, but I haven't cleared 100 carbs in a day since before pre-op diet. Today I think is going to be my exception.

yes you did your homework assignment for the day! lol now just keep up the good work :thumbup:

I think I'm gonna keep my carb intake between 40-50g a day. That's what I was doing pre-op and had some good results... That is a good carb intake right, I mean if that's what the doctor ordered is should be ok.

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Just one more note.......

I did eat at 9:30 this morning and.........I'm still full! WTF!

That never happens to me. Here I am at 6:30 and still full. OMG I can't believe it.. Mom even gave me the High-Five. Wow.

O.K. May be hungry in the morning,

All my love

Kelly:redface:

P.S. will let you know

What did you eat in the morning that kept you that full?

I just got some protein powder from Bariatriceating.com today but I have a coupon for the Isopure and I have seen some 0 carb powders so I'll check those out.

Every time I come on these sites I wind up buying something. Oh well, anything to be at a normal weight.

Dee

Edited September 15, 201015 yr by msdv

I ate a baked chicken drumstick and thigh:cool:

Here waiting for adjustment under fluoro.......... Here's hoping they find it this time....talk about nerve racking!