Post-op day 2 for me. I had a much better night last night. The nausea has subsided, so I was able to take my pain med (I use Tylenol with Codeine), whenever I needed it. Yesterday was long. I still have pretty sharp pain in my left shoulder, between my shoulder blades, near my collar bone and in my mid back. My only abdominal discomfort is the port incision, but it's getting less each day.

Yesterday I sort of forced myself to get enough fluids. I just have no appetite or desire to put anything in my mouth. I did, however, have Water, beef broth, diluted grape juice, suagr free Jello and an ice pop. I also got in one clear Protein Drink. Today I can add to all of that, Skim Milk Plus to make a Protein Shake. I feel no restriction, but then again my surgeon does not do any filling at the time of insertion. I will get in the habit of sipping, because I am a gulper, especially with water.

My belly is still quite distended, but I AM passing gas....TMI. I can shower today. I'm looking forward to that. I'm walking my hallways when I can, doing my deep breathing (don't want wind up with pneumonia). I am 59 afterall. I also plan on getting plenty of rest again today.

I just wanted to keep you up to date, so those that are waiting for surgery will know what to expect. Of course, we're not all the same.

Susan

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.

I'm in the same boat 50 ...

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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...

WOWZAAAA 11 lbs this week? that is incredible... - dont be frustrated..

and just a tiny update, it appears the super gas belly is finally starting to go away... not gone mind you, but going away... Also my incisions are almost healed. I have to give my doctor credit... I dont think i'm going to have any scars at all.