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.

Why can't you have tums? I don't see any diff. between that and chewable vitamines as far as texture goes.

I am using the vitafusion gummies too~they're awesome!

I'm ten days out, and I still have trouble drinking a full protein shake. What I've started doing is only mixing them half strength (Half the liquid, half the powder) and drinking them more often throughout the day. That's helping me a lot!

I was having the same trouble and I called my docs office and they said that 4-8 oz every couple of hours is good for the protein shakes as long as I get 70 grams of protein per day.

I'm day 2 post op and I have a couple of questions. I'm not hungry at all, I have no desire to eat. Yesterday I had 2 11 oz shakes and some crystal light, today, I've had 1 11 oz shake and a yogurt. I've been able to take all of my medications (I take about 6 pills a day for my heart) and everything seems to be going down fine. I'm certain that I'm not eating/drinking enough but I don't feel like it. Has anyone else experienced this in the first few days? I am having gas issues too, I feel really bloated and uncomfortable. I've been taking gas x strips, they seem to help. I also gained 5 lbs since surgery, it's gas and liquid, right???? I figured I'll have a big loss when my body gets back to normal...I hope!

I had the same problems. Not wanting to eat or drink. I also gained 5 lbs but it turned out to be gas. The Gas-x helps break it up so you can get it out. I was pretty discouraged too. Today is day 3 and I am finally feeling better and have been able to get more in. I am trying to get the fluids in so I don't get dehydrated. That would not be good. Good luck. Pump the fluids.

Do you guys have any port pain yet? OMG! I do. Sometimes it's not too bad but sometimes it's so sharp it's terrible.

No, I'm not having any issues at all but my doc put it in front by my belly button so not sure if that has made a difference.

Oh yeah. If I drop something on the floor it can just stay there until dh or my ds picks it up. I don't even bother.

I am totally with you!!! It can stay there forever as far as I'm concerned!!!

I am totally jealous of you guys with your pain killers. I am not able to take any at all and I had a miserable day 2 but it is bearable now and feeling pretty good.

I have gotten rid of all the gas but whenever I put anything in my tummy I have a ton of burps. Does anyone else?

I was burping a lot at first also. It finally stopped a couple of days ago. It was making me crazy at first.

not sure but both the Dr and Nurse said absolutely no tums ...maybe it foams in the stomache not sure.

I was burping a lot at first also. It finally stopped a couple of days ago. It was making me crazy at first.

Oh, thank goodness it's not permanent!!! lol. I have to go back to work. lol!!!

Wanted to join in the August bandsters. Was banded on August 10, 2010. I still can't believe I did it.

On liquids for 2 weeks then I get to graduate to mashed potatoes. YEAH!

Hey, Debbie. I can't believe I did it too. I was banded on the 11th. How are you doing?

I still can't believe I did it either. I'm glad though and I can't wait to start having real food again.

Check with your surgeon about tums, Mine said absolutely no Tums post op!

Bunny, I'm not eating tums at all. My Multivitamin tastes like a tum

Diane:

I am doing really good. I have been reading about how everyone has gas pains. So far so good for me, I can't complain. I am just sick of liquids. I see my kids eat and it smells so good. lol.

How are you doing? Where did you have yours done?

Congrats Amanda! How in the world have you lost so much weight already? I am so jealous! lol

Good grief I've gained 2 pounds, and the only thing I can figure is that my body is holding on to what calories I'm eating right now. I've been keeping track, and I've been eating only between 600 - 800 calories. I was able to bump it up yesterday to 900, and I'm hoping that helps.