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

I am also still super bloated in my abdomen! Today I felt worse, actually, in my lower belly (intestines) so I took gas X and stayed on soup all day. Had mild nausea, too, but after a short nap felt better. My baby girl was up a couple times last night and I am just trashed exhausted. My husband is still sleeping a lot from his bout with a virus this week and I've definitely been doing more than I should! Today he gave me a break and I feel better having rested more than be on my feet. I felt hungry for dinner so I roasted a very small chicken thigh and pureed it with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes. Ahhh, totally filling and low calories. I'm still low in the calories area so I'm currently drinking Special K's protein water (pink lemonade). Shockingly good Only 5g protein and 5g fiber, but I'll take it!

Hi all, checking in :-)

I think my belly has finally deflated. I am down about 7 pounds from banding day (2/1) and as long as I eat something every 2 hours, I am not starving. However, it is definately difficult to train your mind not to eat more because I definately could. Someone posted on the boards a great snack idea if you need something sweet and I could literally jump through the computer and kiss the person. So, I am a major chocolate fan. I don't really enjoy the SF puddings/jell-o because they all have that artificial sweetner taste that I can't stand. This dessert is heavenly: mix cool whip (lite, FF, whichever you prefer) with cocoa powder (real baking unsweetened powder..not Nesquick). It tastes like chocolate mousse!!!! I have 2 tablespoons in the evening as my treat and it is about 40 calories!

I am going to the store tonight to get some ingredients for tuna and chicken salad. I also saw a recipe for pasta-less lasagna which is mixing low fat ricotta cheese, tomato sauce and parmesan. Good source of Protein and gets you away from the Mexican flavors of chili, tacos, Beans, etc.

How are you all doing??

I'm exactly 1 week post-op and feeling pretty good today. My belly is soft. I still have some shoulder discomfort. I have no desire to eat or drink, but I can now drink my fluids without dreading it. I'm still on Clear Liquids for the next week.

How are rest of you doing?

Hi all, checking in :-)

I think my belly has finally deflated. I am down about 7 pounds from banding day (2/1) and as long as I eat something every 2 hours, I am not starving. However, it is definately difficult to train your mind not to eat more because I definately could. Someone posted on the boards a great snack idea if you need something sweet and I could literally jump through the computer and kiss the person. So, I am a major chocolate fan. I don't really enjoy the SF puddings/jell-o because they all have that artificial sweetner taste that I can't stand. This dessert is heavenly: mix cool whip (lite, FF, whichever you prefer) with cocoa powder (real baking unsweetened powder..not Nesquick). It tastes like chocolate mousse!!!! I have 2 tablespoons in the evening as my treat and it is about 40 calories!

I am going to the store tonight to get some ingredients for tuna and chicken salad. I also saw a recipe for pasta-less lasagna which is mixing low fat ricotta cheese, tomato sauce and parmesan. Good source of Protein and gets you away from the Mexican flavors of chili, tacos, Beans, etc.

How are you all doing??

Sounds like you are doing well.....keep it up!

I'm 10 days out today, and I'm doing pretty well. sleeping MUCH better at night which is sooo nice. My port discomfort is getting less and less everyday. I'm still feeling full quite fast when I eat, but I'm finding it easier to get Water in. Still not getting in all my Protein though. This morning I made a cup of decaf coffee, chilled it, then added a scoop of chocolate unjury...blended it up in my ninja with some ice and it was like coffee heaven!! (I'm a total coffee NUT and this was my first cup in weeks!!)

Next week Tuesday is my appointment with my nutritionist, so I'll FINALLY be able to move to mushies...hoping that'll help me get more protein.

As usual I have healed pretty fast. All my energy and longevity is back, with my appetite and ability to eat. I'm on solids, I didn't mean to be, but I'm tracking and staying to 2 -3 meals a day and keeping my portions small. I'm also deflated - DH called me "skinny" lol (not true!).

Since I'm so far from my doc, she suggested I come in 4 weeks post op for wound check and fill, instead of 10 day visit plus 6 week fill. I can't get a babysitter before I go back to work in March so I'll plan to get my first fill on or around March 8 (I am working 4 days a week so Fridays are free).

My port site's not very tender, my steri-strips are almost all off, and I was able to sleep on my side. I'm also happy to report that without morphine or percocet I had no constipation/impaction issues YAYAYAY and I'm completely normal/regular. I'm taking my Vitamins and Calcium and getting ready for my fill in 3 weeks.

I'm not super hungry, I get full on less than I did before surgery, and I'm doing everything I can to stay in this zone. Can't wait to start feeling restriction.

PS I'm down 17 lbs from the start. YAY! I'm sure that will change now that I'm back on solids, and slow down at least, but I'm targeting 1200-1400/day. Mostly protein and veggies.

Hi Ladies!

Glad everyone is feeling better and better! Dr called today and wanted to do my follow up this AM instead of Wed. Incisions all good and down 14lbs since surgery (2/1 - no pre op diet). Best of all got the Green Light for Stage 3 -soft foods. Tried 2 scrambled eggs for dinner and definitely felt a point of "don't eat anymore" about 3/4 of the way through. Dr scheduled a fill for 2 weeks from now - does any of this progression sound like others? I was prepared for full liquids longer, but am happy.

Holy cow Kate. It hasn't been very long since your surgery. That is great that you are eating solids already. I don't think I'm brave enough to move that fast, but who knows. When I get there I may be ready.

I was wondering if any of you have tried egg nog as a full liquid. I always make a large batch of egg nog at Christmas time for our family, and we love it. (yep, I use raw eggs and we are still alive!). We live on a dairy farm and have raw milk too, so I can get a good creamy milk to go with the egg nog. Of course that would be fattening, so perhaps that isn't a good choice. But I thought I'd suggest it so you can have some variety. Can't be much worse than a cream soup. If any of you want a recipe, ask me.

Cindy

50for50, great job! 14 pounds down in 11 days. That is amazing. Actually good job to all of you. I can't wait! My day will come soon.

OHHHHHH my gosh... I just got notified that my 25th high school reunion is going to be on July 24th. Needless to say I AM going to be at my Goal weight by then. completely doable if I buckle down.

I have to admit it is rather odd, I have not lost a single pound in 5 days. which seems virtually impossible since i'm only eating about 800 or less calories a day. - the good news I have finally figured out that this band will never make us feel FULL... but we can learn the difference between "satisfied" and "full"

SO I am on a mission now - I have 5 months to lose 65 LBS.

I haven't either!! Same weight for 6 days! I know we are healing and all that but I don't eat more than 900 calories a day so I don't understand how that's possible.

I actually gained 2 pounds immediately post-op, held on to that weight for 5 days and then dropped 5 pounds in a day. The weight will come off!

I've been stuck at my weight for a few days too. I keep bouncing between 251 and 252...I'm trying not to get frustrated. Hopefully one of these days I'll wake up out of the 250's all together

Manda, seriously I am so annoyed... I weight EXACTLY.... ON THE NOSE 200 LBS. there is a big mental accomplishment of breaking 200 and for the life of me I've been stuck there for 5 days ...

I know that it is not physically possible to maintain the same weight on 800 calories a day, so I'm just staying focused, doing my exercises and eating like I'm supposed to... the weight will come off.