Just thought I'd start a thread on the post-op side...

I was banded on 3/18/11, exactly two weeks ago today. I stil feel exhausted and have low energy at times (right now) but otherwise am feeling good!

Rachael

Hi Rachel! Was banded the 15th. I feel like from a beter diet my energy level is way up, but sometimes I just drag. I finally started seeing the scale go down in the past 1-2 days. 20 pounds total since a week before surgery. I was getting a little down seeing it not change day to day!

Yet another March 15 person here (there were a lot of us right Marcy!??!). Can't believe we're already moving over.

Time does fly!!! April 1st all ready and we are looking back! Hope everyone is recouping ok!!! I am 5 days post op! I was banded on 3/28, the gas is still a huge problem. I am not really hungry but trying to drink! My doctor had me on Clear liquids 2 days post op, yesterday I started my full liquids! I can only eat 1/2 of a pudding at a time, maybe 3 cc's of Protein shake, 4 cc's of creamed Soup (I did make potato soup all low fat I squished the potato's to mush and did have to bite a couple), I got paranoid so I am going to strain all Soups from now on!!! I take sips of H2O in between!

I did have an episode of gagging that scared me!!! I tried to open a Colace (stool softner) and put it in Jello, NEVER EVER do this. It tasted like horrible ooey, gooey motor oil. It smelt like hot tires. I gagged and it hurt my port!!! That has been my worst episode since I have been home! Gagging was rough, I couldn't figure out how to stop gagging until I kept rinsing my mouth out!!!

I did call the doctor and get my 2 week follow up appointment and the nurse said, don't worry about the gagging and not going to the bathroom, it's normal!! I will stick to prune juice when the time comes!!!!

For all of you who are having a rough time, I hope each day gets better!

Peace,

Joleen

Jolene...my cure all for constipation is a shot (dose) of milk of magnesia mixed with 2-4 ounces of prune juice & warmed up till it's pretty hot. It's called a black & white :-)

So, I went to our weekly bible study group for the first time since surgery. It's always potluck. I took greasy corn chips & homemade guacamole. I managed to only eat about 4 chips with a tiny bit of guac, had fruit on the side (strawberries, apple, grapes) and had a turkey burger made with lettuce for the buns! I was proud of myself. I did indulge in dessert (chocolate covered strawberries) but kept it reasonable. I worry about putting myself in one of these party settings, with temptation. I;ve avoided going to a few things cause I knew there owuld be lots of bad-for-me food, but I know eventually it's something I'll have to face.

Hi all, I was banded exactly one week ago. I have friends who had this done and they recommended gas-x and as much walking as possible. Day 2 and 3 were hard but day 4 was much better and now I'm fine. I still get tired. But I can do more longer. I've been getting hungry so today I got some unflavored protein powder and mixed it with crystal light and thats better than Isopure. I don't get full liquids for another week. I kind of dread going back to work and facing all food smells.

Thanks Marcy! I will try that!

I know how tempting parties are! You did fine! I love Turkey burgers we make mini ones and call them sliders!!! Good choice to nix the bun!!!

Peace,

Joleen

Hi all, I was banded exactly one week ago. I have friends who had this done and they recommended gas-x and as much walking as possible. Day 2 and 3 were hard but day 4 was much better and now I'm fine. I still get tired. But I can do more longer. I've been getting hungry so today I got some unflavored Protein powder and mixed it with crystal light and thats better than Isopure. I don't get full liquids for another week. I kind of dread going back to work and facing all food smells.

good tip on the protein powder!!! I eat gas x like they are going out of style, but it only works so much, yes walking helps too!!

I also had 3 small shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate but I made choice to STOP aftet 3...before this surgery I would have knocked out 10 easy . Funny thing was it's been so long since i indulged, especially chocolate, that I felt DRUNk form it lol

I would love to join you. I was banded yesterday so this is all new to me. But would love some support on this journey.

I was banded and had a hiatal hernia repair on Wednesday, March 30th. Wednesday night was awful, alot of wretching and non-stop pain between my shoulder blades. Doing much better today, just so tired.

I had some chocolate fudge power pudding (jello instant made with 1 percent with powdered milk added) It was soooo good,,, made me feel like I was doing something I shouldn't have. I still have another week on soft foods,,, omelets with cheese,,, refried beans,,, oatmeal,,, then watch out,,, I am having some tilapia!!! Each doctor has their own after surgery rules. I got banded on Mar 15 too,,, and have lost 11 pounds,,,and will go back on April 20 for my first fill. Am soooo glad I had it done!!!

Rosie

I also had 3 small shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate but I made choice to STOP aftet 3...before this surgery I would have knocked out 10 easy . Funny thing was it's been so long since i indulged, especially chocolate, that I felt DRUNk form it lol

good tip on the Protein powder!!! I eat gas x like they are going out of style, but it only works so much, yes walking helps too!!

That is what I am doing. Waiting for the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury to come in the mail. I hated the chocolate stuff I bought from Walmart. So gross

Well it is good to catch up and see how everyone is doing. I had my surg yesterday and came home this afternoon. I know they gave me extra fluid in the OR-my BP drops with anesthesia so not really surprised my weight is up-didn't really expect 8 pounds though. I know it will go back down. They told me as long as the soup and juice go ok today I can progress to thinned oatmeal and cream of wheat tomarrow. I see my doctor next Fri for my first post op check up. Doing alot of walking arouond the house-scared a few of the nurses being up in the middle of the night and walking the halls. (lol) I now know what you guys were all describing of that "gas bubble" that won't go away, Had a half protein shake earlier and boy did it fill me up. Keep up the good work everyone!!!

Hello All-

I was banded March 17th and am super frustrated. I have not lost one pound! I feel great otherwise. I had my port put threw my belly button and have had no pain from it. I only did liquids for a week and then went mushies. My doc said it was fine. I've tested a few bites of things here and there. Bread is a definite no-no for me. I can tell my food content has been cut drastically. I only eat about a quarter of what I use to, but no weight loss yet.

Has anyone else had a slow start?