Week 1 Help!

[Lmi346 17]

Hello everyone! I am 23 and I will be banded on October 3rd, I'm really nervous but I know this will benefit me in the future. However I need some help......can someone who's been banded please give me like a rundown of how week 1 operates what you ate (or drank rather)...I'm starting to get confused and I just really would appreciate some feedback!!! Thanks!!!

[2muchfun 8,928]

Check out this manual from a clinic:

http://www.peachtreebariatrics.com/docs/Gastric-Band-Patient-Manual.pdf

Everyone's experience will be different. For me, I had very little pain and discomfort. But I was in shock over the huge amount of meds, anesthesia, anti-biotics and other crap they pump into your body. Took me a week to get over the trauma.

What you eat will depend on what your doctor tells you to eat? I was on straight fluids for 3 days and then mushies. So, I drank a lot of Protein shakes, broth, egg drop Soup, crystal light, popsicles etc. Then I moved on to Soups, yogurt etc. My doctor is quite lenient about pre and post op diets so I really didn't suffer.

tmf

[wildrose1966 396]

I was on Clear liquids for the day of surgery and the day after and then moved to full liquids for the next 2 weeks. Anything that pours off a spoon (no chunks) - yogurt, pudding, Soup, smoothies, Jello, Protein drinks.

Your dr's office should be giving you some guidance and hopefully access to a nutritionist.

Good luck.

[a1990 55]

I'm 24 and I also go in oct 3rd.I'm on a.two week diet now good luck

[Lmi346 17]

What are you doing now for your two week diet?? I'm filled with so many emotions...nervous, excited, anxious ahh!!

[a1990 55]

I'm on the adkins diet and I ate a lot of sweets before so that's killing me I have had a headache for 3.days.now I have all thoes emotions going on to I just can't wait to have it done.and.start living a happy and fun life again

[jups2709 18]

One thing no one told me about before the surgery was how much getting into and out of bed hurts post-op. While I was in the hospital I had the elevated bed with the side rails for help so I didn't really notice it until I got home. I never realized how much we use our abs to help us move around!! Just be prepared to move a little slower that first week. I had to swing my legs off of the bed first and then use my headboard to pull myself up to get out of bed. That is one piece of advice I wished someone would have given me!! Good luck!!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Ist week, some pain, some gas in shoulders, any liquid or non solid. Mostly Protein shakes and Crystal lite for me. I also drank some clear broths and after the first week just blended up chicken noodle Soups. Focus on Protein. My doc has me drink 2 oz of protein at the top of every hour and other sugar free liquids the rest of the hour. That kept me full. Try to drink something at least every 15 minutes.

Walk, walk, walk and if you have back or shoulder pain try windmilling your arms as you walk. Walk somewhere every hour even if it is only to refill your liquids. May be TMI but don't expect a lot of BMs. My doc would not even consider a laxative until after 5 days.

Follow the advice given by your doc and try to relax. Nervous makes you hungrier! Good luck and keep us posted on your journey!

[awoodrum 9]

The week I had my surgery I was a nervous wreck. The only decent rest I got was when they drugged me! I had no pain and very little discomfort, which was a huge relief. I made it through the liquid phase with plenty of Carnation chocolate mix. I would mix it with milk for more Protein, and it actually tastes good! Just make sure to have a few days worth of supplies (protein mixes, pudding, Jello, gas-x, etc) beforehand just in case you don't feel like going out. Good Luck!