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'm so frustrated. Friday I weighed 269. Today I weigh 274. I have been sick since Friday, so I know it wasn't what I ate. Maybe it was what I didn't eat. All I had on Friday was 1/4 of a baked potato. I couldn't keep any thing in my system all weekend until last night. Then I didn't eat very much because my stomach was still crampy feeling. Any ideas on what to do?

Don't feel too bad that happens to me a lot. I just try to only way once a week on Fri it is the only date that I actually record my weight. I think we are all obsessed with the scale right now. You are doing great keep up the good work!

3 Month Post Op Update:

Hello all! Things have been going great on my end. I've been working hard to learn this new lifestyle. I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a bite of halloween candy or other little indulgences. The difference this time around is I don't eat the whole bag of halloween candy and i'm not having 2-3 additional servings of indulgences!

I still don't regret this decision at all! I look forward to meeting my many goals down the road. As of 11-12-2010, I am down 86 pounds, which includes my pre-op preparations. I've updated some pictures in my album, check them out!!!

I hope everyone else is doing great on their journey! Good luck, it's a long road ahead but so worth it :thumbup:

. Take care

Wow that is an awsome amount of weight you have lost. You should be soooo proud of yourself. Congrats I am happy and jealous

. Take care

Wow that is an awsome amount of weight you have lost. You should be soooo proud of yourself. Congrats I am happy and jealous

I must admit I'm a bit jealous also:) That is just AWESOME results!

Hey girls- I havent posted in a while. Its been crazy at work (I teach preschool) and at home lately. Which means I haven't been making good food choices. :thumbup: I went in for my 3rd fill today and she gave me another 2 cc's so now Im up to 8 cc's in my 11 cc band. I had 6 cc's before and had no restriction at all. Hopefully this one will give me a little more because I haven't been losing any weight at all. I worry that Im already up to 8 cc's and what if I dont get any restriction at all? Is that even possible?

Don't feel too bad that happens to me a lot. I just try to only way once a week on Fri it is the only date that I actually record my weight. I think we are all obsessed with the scale right now. You are doing great keep up the good work!

Thank you. I gave myself a butt kicking today. I needed to have a different mind frame. I usually only weigh on Mondays, but I happened to step on the scale on Friday. I will not get back on them until next Monday though.

Hey girls- I havent posted in a while. Its been crazy at work (I teach preschool) and at home lately. Which means I haven't been making good food choices. :thumbup: I went in for my 3rd fill today and she gave me another 2 cc's so now Im up to 8 cc's in my 11 cc band. I had 6 cc's before and had no restriction at all. Hopefully this one will give me a little more because I haven't been losing any weight at all. I worry that Im already up to 8 cc's and what if I dont get any restriction at all? Is that even possible?

I worry about the same thing. Is it possible to get our bands full and still not have restriction?

Does anyone know?

Dee, I am so happy to hear from you~ I've been wondering how you are. Good luck getting 100% on track.

I go in the morning for my big 18 week ultrasound.............wish us luck!

Exciting !!! let us know how the ultrasound went!!

~Jennifer

Dee, I am so happy to hear from you~ I've been wondering how you are. Good luck getting 100% on track.

I go in the morning for my big 18 week ultrasound.............wish us luck!

Good Luck! I can't wait to hear how it goes:)

Dee, I am so happy to hear from you~ I've been wondering how you are. Good luck getting 100% on track.

I go in the morning for my big 18 week ultrasound.............wish us luck!

Good Luck! I love babies (which is why I have 4 kids). Let us know how it goes.

HE looks healthy!

Crazy.....my daughter told me 6 wks ago: "mommy, your have my new baby brother in your tummy"..........I didn't even know I was preg! I had lapband surgery! Oye--amazing everything looks great, and she was right-boy!

Congratulations!

Congrats!!!!!!!!

congrats! Glad everything is ok.

Congratulations!!! That's great news!