One week post op appt

[amber2604 4]

Well I had my one week post op appt today and I'm down......11 pounds! Wahoo! This may not sound like a lot to some of you but it's amazing to me! He still has me on a full liquid diet for another week then I get to move to puréed foods then to soft. I see him again in 5 weeks. After hating this thing for the first few days I think this band and I are going to be bff!

[Lizzzzzzz 0]

Hi Amber, I am 5 days out. I haaven't weighedmyself. I am seeing my doc for post op on jan 4, he is probably away. What are you eating/drinking? I have only had Pure Protein choc drrinks, Jello, and ice pops besides tea and Water. I am in Stage 2 of diet. Have you tried cream of wheat or farina? Sometimes I do get hungry....and I think I am taking too big of sips. perhaps gulping....I am still bloated from surgery - i think. When do get rid of blaoted feeling? Tomorrow I am getting on my tread mill since we have a snow storm here. Good luck. Lizzzz

Well I had my one week post op appt today and I'm down......11 pounds! Wahoo! This may not sound like a lot to some of you but it's amazing to me! He still has me on a full liquid diet for another week then I get to move to puréed foods then to soft. I see him again in 5 weeks. After hating this thing for the first few days I think this band and I are going to be bff!

[susansb 0]

Hi Lizzzz, I had my surgery a week ago and the gas pains are gone but I have modest swelling still. Also having a hard time going to the bathroom. Are you allowed Soups? That might shake things up and help with hunger.

[BandedJulie 0]

I am 1 wk post op today and am down 8.9 lbs according to my scale. I see my surgeon on Jan. 3 for a post of visit. I'm on stage 2 of the diet and am able to have some pureed fruits, sf Jello, ice pops, crystal light, yogurt, broths and Protein shakes.. I am still swollen some and I still have some pain at the port site.. the incisions are all doing well no problems there and I think the gas pains have finally eased up. I'm also having trouble going to the restroom, I was told to take Dulcolax.. I've taken it a couple of times but it hasn't really helped much. I've noticed when I put on a pair of jeans they fit fine, but after wearing them for about an hour I have to unbutton them because they become tight and uncomfortable... i have no idea what's going on except that I could possible still be swollen some??

[rault18 1]

Amber that's so funny cause I'm 11 pounds down too and I was like omg!!!!! First week was hard but a success non the less

[kittykat56 0]

Congratulations! You're all doing great! I am a little over 3 months post op, and I can tell you the swelling persists for a while. I think mine lasted about a month, then one day it was gone. As for going to the bathroom, that won't regulate until you're eating regular foods again and getting some Fiber in your diet. I was so used to going a couple times a day, I thought I was dying. But it is perfectly normal for the stages you're in right now. However, I will say that I only go every couple of days now. Like it or not, that's my new normal.

You're all doing fantastic. It only gets better from here, Ladies!

[Lizzzzzzz 0]

Congratulations to all of you for your successful first week!!! I don't feel much different at this point but I will do my best. Today I did 1.2 miles on the treadmill, as I promised myself. Tomorrow I hope to do the same. I read tonight that we can also eat Wendy's chili or a baked potato there when we are on soft foods. I appreciate some normalcy when we dine out even though I haven't been to Wendys in years. I also was told egg drop Soup was good. I have been sleeping on my side (both of them) finally without too much discomfort. Good luck to all !

[chica125kml 0]

Congrats on the loss!! It feels so good doesn't it?!