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One week today. I haven't had any major problems except lots of gas pains under my ribs at night. Getting better every night. Today I had a cup of potatoe Soup for lunch. Stuffed me full!!!!!!! I am having problem drinking the required amount of liquids. Today I am 20 pounds down in a month and I haven't started exercising yet. Can't wait to add that to my routine.

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Nana1963    0

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Days 2-3 my pain was bad. Day 3 I was working in the yard, careful not to lift over 10 pounds. At night I still get terrible gas pain under my ribs but getting better every day.

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I was banded on 4/20 also!! The only problems I have had are GAS pains!! It does help to walk, even if it around the house! I am hungry too, but those pains seem to be better every day. I know I am not getting my 64oz in but not really worried about that right now. The thought of another Protein Shake makes me sick. I am going to try the Liquid Protein, so you only have to take a shot of it. Good Luck to all!!!

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I'm one day post op and I have pretty bad gas pains. I try passing gas to get it out, but sometimes when I want to burp, I can't. I am still on Clear Liquids for the next four days.

Don't feel like eating anything...

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One week today. I haven't had any major problems except lots of gas pains under my ribs at night. Getting better every night. Today I had a cup of potatoe Soup for lunch. Stuffed me full!!!!!!! I am having problem drinking the required amount of liquids. Today I am 20 pounds down in a month and I haven't started exercising yet. Can't wait to add that to my routine.

My husband was banded a week ago today and our 8 yr old son is enjoying the excessive gas. ;D He lost 14 lbs before the surgery by cutting out the carbs and had only lost 7 lbs since the surgery. Doctor says he is retaining Water and his port site is still swollen. He starts soft foods tomorrow and I'm nervous for him. The nurse repeatedly advised him to take very small bites and chew-chew-chew. We'll see. He no longer has any pain, just sensitivity around the port. We go back in a month. He is going to start using the eliptical machine tomorrow for short periods of time. He is definitely worried about the excess skin and wants to be sure to keep it toned as he goes. Congrats on the 20 lbs! I really need some recipes for meals so he won't get bored. I've been keeping an eye out for posts with recipes...

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I'm worried about getting bored too. Does your husband like Mexican? My nutritionist gave me a great recipe. Ground turkey burger topped with lowfat cheese and low sugar salsa. It's yummy.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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