I am new to this site need some buddies to go through this with ! Surgery set for may 2nd anyone else scheduled in may???

I have a question. I know bread is a no-no cause it has the potential for getting stuck' date=' but what about crackers? Like Ritz, Wheat Thins, Triscuit, etc.? Does anybody know?[/quote']

My nutritionist told me crackers were fine. She said even crunchy toast is ok. I would just check with your nutritionist.

My nutritionist told me crackers were fine. She said even crunchy toast is ok. I would just check with your nutritionist.

Thanks! Good to know!

Officially banded except from the gax pain (that is bearable)' date=' I am enjoying my liquid meals (apple juice and black tea).

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I am so glad things went well! Get plenty of rest. I suppose you're not craving food much at this point?

Hang in there everyone. Day 3 was the hardest for me too but it will get a little easier. I am starting day 6 and so far so good.

Only thing is, I still can't go #2... Even though I feel like I need to constantly. When I try nothing is coming out. My nurse said Colace was ok to take, but it hasn't kicked in at all and I took it yesterday. I just wish I could take a laxative. UGHHH. That's my only frustration. If its like this after the band, I don't know what I'll do. :/

- Natalie

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A flat belly that I want to have

I am so glad things went well! Get plenty of rest. I suppose you're not craving food much at this point?

Hang in there everyone. Day 3 was the hardest for me too but it will get a little easier. I am starting day 6 and so far so good.

Only thing is, I still can't go #2... Even though I feel like I need to constantly. When I try nothing is coming out. My nurse said Colace was ok to take, but it hasn't kicked in at all and I took it yesterday. I just wish I could take a laxative. UGHHH. That's my only frustration. If its like this after the band, I don't know what I'll do. :/

- Natalie

Are you getting all your Water in? That has helped me considerably! 64 oz. a day or 4 oz. every hour that you're awake.

Thanks! I have been keeping a glass of Water with me all day, sipping on it constantly and it seems to be helping.

Your reply really lifted my spirits Deb. You're right. I am glad it's not just me that is feeling emotional and overwhelmed by this. I will be fine one minute then ready to scream or cry a minute later. lol! I talked to the bariatric nurse today and she said day 3 and 4 are hardest for everyone. But like you said, it took years to get this way and change won't happen overnight. This will all be worth it in the end. WHat is your surgery date? I am a week away.

Once I started liquids I assumed I couldn't do Vitamins. However, just got off the phone with the dietician after seeing your post and she said I can take my Multivitamin and Vitamin d. woohoo!

Two weeks from now I will be there to remind you of all the things you told me. we just gotta hang in there.

Oh Natalie..

I am just getting around to reading the posts. Can you BELIEVE that? My week has been so hectic and I have kinda been in a bit of a frump. Last week I started working out on my Nordic Track even tho it was just little bits at a time (15 minutes), that was all this that old body could take. But I also stated the three shakes a day and just water and vitamins with it. I lost 13 lbs last week..then it stopped I got my Period on saturday and it was the worst one ever and I still just had my shakes, Vitamins, water and LOTS of Tylenol!! and know what, lost 2 pounds so far this week. I am so disappointed so now I have stepped it up. I did a full walk on the incline tred mill and lasted a whole 30 minutes in one shot last night! a miracle for me at 460 lbs, but I did it. I was so proud and sweat a whole bunch and thought to my self, sweat = burned calories = lost weight. This morning I was down .5 of a lb. I hear that people get stuck but there is no way I will have the extra 20 somthing lbs gone for the surgery. I feel so blah now cause I stand the chance that I wont get mine done in May. I dont know what else to do. I cant stop eating anymore and I am doing my walking every morning and during the day in small bits. I walk around the warehouse and around the parking lot and walk around the building to go to the mailbox and everywhere I can get in an extra step. Now Ive added the 30 minuites at night. lets see if that will get my game going again but I feel so defeated. Surely I cant have plateaued at this point.

Anyways, enough of my belly aching. I will stay in the May banders group unitl /if they tell me that I have to wait longer.

Congrats to all of those who have been banded already!! It is very exciting to see that people even feel like coming to post after surgery. I got myself so pumped up for this..I just cant wait!! Cant wait to see who posts next and I will keep everyone in my prayers that we all do fine and recover FAST!

HAs anyone found a good remedy for the Constipation?

Had a 30 min walk right now i feel better am just having hard time to breath. Am trying... And doing well

I feel the same way. Call your doc. I was told mine is due to trapped gas. But definately call them.

Tomorrow @ 5:00 a.m is my new beginning. I'll keep you all posted on how I'm doing.

Tomorrow @ 5:00 a.m is my new beginning. I'll keep you all posted on how I'm doing.

Best of luck to you!!!!! My prayers are with you.

Tomorrow @ 5:00 a.m is my new beginning. I'll keep you all posted on how I'm doing.

Yay! So excited for you! I wish you good luck and speedy recovery.

Tomorrow @ 5:00 a.m is my new beginning. I'll keep you all posted on how I'm doing.

Congratulations!!!! Cant wait to hear your story! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Soo I just came back from my pre-surgical testing and I found out I'm down 10 lbs since Monday the day I started the liquid diet. Now I am on day 4 of liquids I can't say it's easy but it is easier when u see that you've lost weight. Hang in there guys

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Soo I just came back from my pre-surgical testing and I found out I'm down 10 lbs since Monday the day I started the liquid diet. Now I am on day 4 of liquids I can't say it's easy but it is easier when u see that you've lost weight. Hang in there guys

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WoW! That's awesome. I am on Day 4 also. Maybe I need to get on the scale for a little motivation.

Hi Everyone, I finally got my date of May 21st. I'm so excited and nervous. I don't think it has really sunk in yet. I don't have to do a pre-op diet, except for liquids the day before. I think I am going to start something on my own though, maybe a shake for breakfast, just to get me in the habit and so it's not such a shock after surgery.

Tomorrow @ 5:00 a.m is my new beginning. I'll keep you all posted on how I'm doing.

Congrats on your new beginning. Good luck with everything. Looking forward to your posts post-op. blessings to you