Post op experiences and support

[Cindy2013 99]

Good to hear you gals are doing so good. I'll write more tomorrow. Just wanted to say hello and offer encouragement. Keep up the good work.

[50for50 72]

Anyone starting to lose it when looking at Soup? I need some food ideas for full liquids phase! Cream of Wheat is not working for me - diarrhea every time. lunch I'm eating Greek yogurt (added some honey because its nasty on its own) and dinner is Soup. Looks like Protein Shake is it for Breakfast. Any other ideas as I'm getting the Protein in by adding powder but barely breaking 500 calories a day.

[FloridaSunshine 48]

I'm in the same boat 50 ...

[can_do 195]

Just wondering how all our post-op Bandsters are doing. I'm up and about pretty well, but STILL having shoulder and back pain. It's hard to get in all my fluids and calories, since I have absolutely no desire to put anything in my mouth. The scale, BTW, still shows 2 pounds more than my pre-op weight.

[general_antiope 189]

I went to mushies yesterday because 1) I got crazy dizzy again at the supermarket, and 2) I cannot stand another minute of Protein Shakes or broth. I have been taking Aleve for my lingering pain and have had no restriction issues (I'm empty, but it means I'm not swollen). My hunger's been through the roof too, and my calories are starvation-y.

I had 1 scrambled egg with a tiny bit of cheddar on it at breakfast, a Protein Shake for lunch, and 1/2 cup of pureed chicken salad for dinner. I felt much better.

I'm not advocating anyone else doing this...Just sharing my experience. I track all calories and Protein, I was under 1100 yesterday.

[MandaMom23 684]

I'm still getting full on barely anything. I'll *think* I'm hungry so I grab a SF Jello, but I can barely finish it, and i'm full on about a half cup of broth. I thought by now I'd be STARVING on liquids. I must still be swollen in there. I track all my calories and Protein too and I'm barely making 400 calories, and most days it's even less than that. I'm not getting nearly enough protein either. I can not look at another greek yogurt either! I loved it, now not so much!

[FloridaSunshine 48]

MandaMom.... try Isopure Oarnge banana drinks... they do NOT taste that good but they are Clear Liquids and you can get them at GNC... 40grams of Protein and 140 calories.

[FloridaSunshine 48]

I keep meaning to ask you ladies... do any of you still have a REALLY inflated stomach? I mean clearly we didn't have this surgery because we had washboard abs. but since the surgery it seems like the gas is still in my stomach. It is a bit smaller in the morning but by mid day I look 5 months pregnant? - anyone else having this issue?

I'm still walking a lot to try and get it down.

[MandaMom23 684]

YES!! I do still have an inflated stomach, and for me it's pretty bad at night. Uncomfortable too. Does anyone else have a hard time burping? I think I've seen that's pretty common, but it's so weird to feel it built up in there and not be able to get it out!

[can_do 195]

I'm still getting full on barely anything. I'll *think* I'm hungry so I grab a SF Jello, but I can barely finish it, and i'm full on about a half cup of broth. I thought by now I'd be STARVING on liquids. I must still be swollen in there. I track all my calories and Protein too and I'm barely making 400 calories, and most days it's even less than that. I'm not getting nearly enough Protein either. I can not look at another greek yogurt either! I loved it, now not so much!

I've no desire to drink anything. I trying very hard to get in enough Fluid.

[can_do 195]

I keep meaning to ask you ladies... do any of you still have a REALLY inflated stomach? I mean clearly we didn't have this surgery because we had washboard abs. but since the surgery it seems like the gas is still in my stomach. It is a bit smaller in the morning but by mid day I look 5 months pregnant? - anyone else having this issue?

I'm still walking a lot to try and get it down.

My surgery was Monday and I still have a very bloated belly. I still have pain in my shoulder and back. I'm looking more like 7 months pregant.

[can_do 195]

YES!! I do still have an inflated stomach, and for me it's pretty bad at night. Uncomfortable too. Does anyone else have a hard time burping? I think I've seen that's pretty common, but it's so weird to feel it built up in there and not be able to get it out!

Glad to hear I'm not alone. I'm also bloated and have a hard time, sometimes painful, burping.

[FloridaSunshine 48]

wow... I'm actually relieved to know you guys are feeling the same thing. I looked it up on line and one doctor said all the gas dissipate in 24 hours... I look pregnant

[NJDanielle27 76]

Hi All -

I am still bloated in the stomach too. I am on the pureed food stage of my doctor's diet so I am in heaven!! I made turkey chili and put it in the blender (still good), taco meat, applesauce, yogurt, guacamole (Avacado, onions, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, lime juice and dash of FF italian dressing - SO GOOD), etc. I have also been having some V8 fusion Light diluted with 50% Water. This stage has been good!

[50for50 72]

I can't believe the differences in diets Dr. To Dr! I am so jealous of Danielle's dinner! I am doing Soup only for dinner - cream of mushroom (strained) with Protein Powder. It was better than Tomato Soup but that's not saying a lot ... I feel my Dr. Would be upset with me if I was non-compliant so I've followed his directions - although another week makes me worried.

Lost 11 lbs this week which was somewhat shocking but welcome. I didn't have a pre-op diet so I guess I'm feeling the frustration now!

Hope you all have a good weekend-my 1st social situation tomorrow night so I'm a bit nervous...