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.

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

Good Luck!

I got my Zumba DVDs yesterday, and I love them so far. I can't wait to build up my stamina to the hour long one. I just did the 20 minute express one, and it flew by. I couldn't believe when it was done. It was much harder than doing the treadmill at the gym.

:crying: could use a little advice...

I was banded august 30...My doctor wanted me on 2 weeks clear liquids with the exception that I drink milk protein shakes) and 2 weeks full liquids. Which for me has meant I now have some fat free sugar free pudding and a strained low fat cream soup. I don't really eat the few other things I can now have (yogurt, cottage cheese, blech) so I haven't really changed much...

on monday morning I was 229.9 (was so happy). Tuesday woke up to 231.4 and today woke up to 231.6....what's going on...really the only change is the 1/2 cup of pudding...I even walked yesterday and I find myself starting to walk more just because....

well...feeling kinda down about this as I HAD been losing a pound a day and now blech, heading in the wrong direction but still only taking in about 5-600 cals if that much

Tara201, consider other reasons for weight gain such as water retention. My doc told me that fluid balance fluctuates a lot during the 1st few weeks post op. Also,you may wanna put the scale away. I know it's tough and we get fixated on it. But, you don't wanna weigh yourself everyday, the normal fluctations will dry you nuts! I was weighing myself too much too so my husband hid the scale from me. (I found it, but I got the point). Good luck and try not to worry too much since you're 2 weeks post op. The 1st month is a healing period.

Thanks so much....it's very hard to stay off the scale. I was just so sure I'd see it go back down today...Did anyone else see their weight go up while still on liquids or rather changing from clear liquids to full liquids?

-tara

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

Well....How did it go?

Thanks so much....it's very hard to stay off the scale. I was just so sure I'd see it go back down today...Did anyone else see their weight go up while still on liquids or rather changing from clear liquids to full liquids?

-tara

I did. I saw it go up when I went from liquids to mushies, and from mushies to solids. It is very common. As a matter of fact, I actually saw an increase in my weight over the last week. I've gone up nearly 5 pounds. Still can't figure out why.

hey girls-

Sorry I havent been around in a while- Im a preschool teacher and started back to work 2 weeks ago and its been hectic. Anyways, I saw my doc yesterday and had my first fill- 3cc's in an 11 cc band (or so the doc thinks- she cant remember how much my band holds). The fill was easy but she did do the local anesthetic before doing the fill. Which Im grateful for...i saw the size of that stinking needle that they were using for the fill! LOL! I didn't eat lunch yesterday so by the time dinner rolled around I was pretty hungry. Ate a chicken tender and chewed really well and also ate some mashed taters and mac-n- cheese. Had no problems getting food down. But today is going to be the real test- hopefully I wont be as hungry as I have been the past 4 weeks.

I have missed reading your posts.Congratulations on your weight loss!

My weight has gone up about 5lbs too.

Last night I was out and my feet and legs were visibly swollen so I think I am retaining a lot of water for some reason.

At this point I'm just waiting for my fill and I'll see what happens then.

Right now, I'm very afraid that I am on just another diet and it's not going well.

I'm eating much less than I used to eat plus I'm not drinking any alcohol or diet soda or chips or any of that other stuff so I think I should be dropping a ton just from that. I'm gonna chill for now but after next month if this mess keeps going on I'm officially pissed.

Ladies, I too gained five pounds when I moved up to mushies, and it stayed there for two weeks! Yesterday I was down three of those pounds, and this morning the rest. I have had one fill, with plesant results.

Now that I'm back on solids I eat a piece of chicken in the morning, I am full all day. Thank God I don't have to eat mushies anymore, they just don't keep you full very long.

Hang in there,

Kelly:redface:

My weight has gone up about 5lbs too.

Last night I was out and my feet and legs were visibly swollen so I think I am retaining a lot of water for some reason.

At this point I'm just waiting for my fill and I'll see what happens then.

Right now, I'm very afraid that I am on just another diet and it's not going well.

I'm eating much less than I used to eat plus I'm not drinking any alcohol or diet soda or chips or any of that other stuff so I think I should be dropping a ton just from that. I'm gonna chill for now but after next month if this mess keeps going on I'm officially pissed.

I was totally going to post about this why oh why am I gaining weight when I eat less and way better then I was pre-band?

I totally felt that this is another diet gone bad I told myself this, this morning but others have commented on my face looking thinner and my clothes fit better so it cant be all that bad.

I have put my scale away and have decided not to weigh until Monday the 20th (lets see if I can hold off that long).

I too am just waiting on my fill next month to help with the hunger pangs..Good Luck to us ALL!!!

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I went in for my first post-op appt today, and surprisingly got a fill! I wasn't expecting to get one this soon! Feeling pretty good so far, but I'm actually hungry. Before today I really hadn't felt much hunger. Weird! I'm a little nervous though now that I actually have something in my band, I'm worried I'm gonna go overboard and end up vomiting. Erg! My surgeon was happy with my weight loss, I just hope that it keeps up!

Ok August rushers...

I need to know. Is anyone else having poop issues? I don't poop for days. I eventually gove in and take some MoM, but now that I am back at work I am afraid, as the need to go comes on fast and furious. I am on week 1 of the high protein puree stage (liquids + soft eggs, shreddeed tune/cicken, pureed soups).

I'm not drinking as much water as I should, but even when I was...:wub:

Yes that happens when your eating mostly yogurt and protein shakes, for me.

I realized yesterday that I have not had a bowel movement in at least a couple of days probably 3.

Maybe that's why I'm bloated. When you're not taking in much substance like meat, fruit,veggies and bread there really is not much to come out. Not going to the bathroom keeps you from losing too.

I drank some Super Dieters tea last week but then someone said that taking laxatives is not good for the pouch. Has anyone heard that?

What to do ? what to do?

Dee

I was totally going to post about this why oh why am I gaining weight when I eat less and way better then I was pre-band?

I totally felt that this is another diet gone bad I told myself this, this morning but others have commented on my face looking thinner and my clothes fit better so it cant be all that bad.

I have put my scale away and have decided not to weigh until Monday the 20th (lets see if I can hold off that long).

I too am just waiting on my fill next month to help with the hunger pangs..Good Luck to us ALL!!!

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I hear you but this can't be just another diet.

Hopefully, after we get our fills it will be easier to control the appetite and we will start to lose at a steady clip.

I too am feeling better in my clothes and my stomach has gone down a lot.

My neighbor knows that I was banded and she asked me tonight how I was doing with it and I told her I'm plateauing right now but she says she can totally see that I lost.

I was hoping to be down a total of over 25lbs when I went back to my Dr .

I hope he doesn't withhold the fill because he thinks I'm not really trying. Can that happen?

Dee