July 2011 Bandsters!

[Kate rules 43]

I was in Bandster Hell last night. Chest hurt, stomach hurt and there was nothing I could do other than chew on gas x and take my lortab. I did end up getting sleep but not enough. I'm back like that this morning so calling doctor for better drugs. Last night I couldn't help but wonder if I had made a huge mistake.

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Ok....I figured out what happened yesterday. Peanut Butter. It was too rich. I read on a message board that it can cause chest pains. I'm glad that my powdered peanut butter arrived yesterday, it only has 1.5g of fat in 2T and it tastes the same. Ok, so -- as much as I really want to dive in and try every food, I'm going to limit myself to one new food a day. Otherwise, I don't know which ones make me uncomfortable. Man, some of these lessons are painful! Tomorrow starts mushies....today I'm back to applesauce. No pain this morning, just a bit of discomfort.

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Hang in there! Sorry to hear that but I'm glad you're calling the doc!

I was in Bandster Hell last night. Chest hurt, stomach hurt and there was nothing I could do other than chew on gas x and take my lortab. I did end up getting sleep but not enough. I'm back like that this morning so calling doctor for better drugs. Last night I couldn't help but wonder if I had made a huge mistake.

[Kate rules 43]

I did drink Protein and had pudding and applesauce. So I'm going to concentrate on Water today before I worry about anything else.

Amy - can't thank you enough for heating pad advice and support. Last night was hard. I tried to lay down in bed last night but bronchitis still bad and I couldn't stop coughing. TMI - I'm still getting green stuff out of my lungs despite all the antibiotics. Physician assistant writing me script for stronger pain killer so maybe I can sleep. Still chewing gas x.

[sorcia1 2]

Ok....I figured out what happened yesterday. Peanut Butter. It was too rich. I read on a message board that it can cause chest pains. I'm glad that my powdered peanut butter arrived yesterday, it only has 1.5g of fat in 2T and it tastes the same. Ok, so -- as much as I really want to dive in and try every food, I'm going to limit myself to one new food a day. Otherwise, I don't know which ones make me uncomfortable. Man, some of these lessons are painful! Tomorrow starts mushies....today I'm back to applesauce. No pain this morning, just a bit of discomfort.

Greetings from pre-lap band world! Hope everyone is doing well.

I'm really surprised you tried peanut butter so soon! At my pre-op this week the nurse told me that under no circumstances was I to have peanut butter, she said someone just ended up in the emergency room after eating it! Is it allowed on your post-op diet?

[sorcia1 2]

Question for post-bandies....I heard to use ice packs on the incisions, and heating pad for the gas/shoulder pains. Does this sound right? Has anyone used these?

Shauna

[lizzy2150 3]

Hi, Shauna! I'm using ice packs for the incisions. I haven't used a heating pad yet, but I have one here and ready in case the gas pains get too bad. So yes, that's the advice I've gotten, too.

Also, I'm discovering that it's much easier today to drink warm or Hot Drinks. I think it might be because I'm sleeping so much (in naps, anyway) because of the meds--and supposedly the band feels tighter after you sleep for a while. The hot liquids seem to loosen things up a bit.

Question for post-bandies....I heard to use ice packs on the incisions, and heating pad for the gas/shoulder pains. Does this sound right? Has anyone used these?

Shauna

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

I saw the "avoid peanut butter" thing but I thought it was due to being a sticky food and might plug the band, I didn't think of it being such a filling food. I was just trying to get in some Protein. The high fat content is what does it I guess. I'll have to change to my powdered Peanut Butter - much healthier! Painful lesson.

Greetings from pre-lap band world! Hope everyone is doing well.

I'm really surprised you tried peanut butter so soon! At my pre-op this week the nurse told me that under no circumstances was I to have peanut butter, she said someone just ended up in the emergency room after eating it! Is it allowed on your post-op diet?

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

I never used ice, but heat is wonderful. Just make sure not to leave it on for too long...10 minutes on, 10 minutes off is what I was told. Feels sooooo good.

Question for post-bandies....I heard to use ice packs on the incisions, and heating pad for the gas/shoulder pains. Does this sound right? Has anyone used these?

Shauna

[nancy2011 1]

Amy don't feel bad I also tried peanut butter..bad mistake. I felt very uncomfortable afterwards and felt like I had eaten a whole cow. Now I know why I felt that way. NO MORE PEANUT BUTTER!!!

[girlwithflair 0]

a tablespoon of PB in my vanilla Protein Shake in the blender was fine for me....no problems at all. I guess it depends on how you are eating it?

[Kate rules 43]

Feeling better with stronger pain killers on board. can't recline without discomfort so I am sitting up. Hoping for a nap. I normally bounce back from everything so easily - this whole thing has taken me by surprise!

[lizzy2150 3]

So is the "avoid PB" suggestion that many of you are getting just for immediately post-op, or is it forever? My NUT suggested that later, once I'm on solids, some PB on an apple slice would make a good snack. . .

I'm actually beginning to look forward to being able to have a Protein Shake tomorrow. I'm not exactly hungry, but I'm beginning to feel a little deprived. . . (last week I wouldn't have believed I could feel deprived of Protein Shakes ever!!).

a tablespoon of PB in my vanilla Protein shake in the blender was fine for me....no problems at all. I guess it depends on how you are eating it?

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

I've searched a lot of the threads here and it looks like PB is just a "use caution" food. Maybe something that should be tried once on regular food (maybe too soon to try it since i'm not starting mushies till tomorrow. Personally, I'm not trying it again for a while. The jar went into the "give away to friends" bag since I have the powdered stuff now. I love me some goooood PB, so I'm still hopeful that I'll try it again in a few weeks once the belly settles down more. My NUT said to use caution with it, just like any sticky liquid like honey, Syrup or thick glazes.

Everything with the Lap Band seems to be so individual. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm only six days postop!

And now, back to my Jello. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[nancy2011 1]

I'm staying away from PB for a very long time if not ever. Too scared now. Anyways, to everyone beginning their mushies tommorrow ...Happy Chewing!!