Hello everyone. I thought I would share my experience from the start with everyone. Today is my first day on my liquid diet, and so far so good. I will be banded on May 1st. I woke up hungry, but quickly made my protein shake and was satisfied. I picked out two really good flavors; banana and orange cream. Can't really say I miss food yet. I was going to take my son for a walk, but it is raining so I plan on using the treadmill. My starting weight is 270.

I feel the same way' date=' better today vs yesterday. I have the same fear about my incisions ripping open. It's so nice to be able to have someone to relate to that had their surgery on the same date.[/quote']

We will get better with time.

.. My liquid diet getting better. I work in a deli next to the bakery first day the cakes were calling me. Today fried chicken was calling . But I haven't cheated . Surprising that the chicken broth tastes good I have lost 4 pounds in 2 days. Thanks. And I hope everything goes well with you. Believe me your posts helps a lot.

I'm glad to hear that your liquid diet is going good. 4 pounds in two days is awesome. Your so strong being able to work next to a bakery on a liquid diet, especially the first few days. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your support I'm doing better today. I'm so glad my post can be useful to you. You gotta let me know how your surgery goes. I wish you all the best on your journey

Yesterday I got released from the hospital around 2pm. When I got home it was really hard for me to take a shower and use the restroom, because of the pain from my incisions which felt like they were going to rip open. The hot shower did feel good. When I stand up one of my incisions caves in and looks disfigured. I hope when it heals it looks better. I think most of my pain is from my hernia repair. I had to have my husband help get me dressed and to get up and sit down. I was kinda missing the hospital where I could push a button for my meds. I have been using a heating pad for my back and abdomen which seems to be helping. I tried to sleep as much as I can and every time I had to get up to use the restroom I would walk around before sitting back down. Thank goodness for my reclining couches which has a button to bring up the recliner electronically , it makes it so much easier to get up and is so comfortable. That's going to be my bed for the next few days. I was able to get in a 4oz protein shake and 1 1/2 bottles of water. Today I was feeling much better and was able to get up on my own and do things on my own. It still felt like my incisions were ripping open, but I pushed through it. I managed to get more walking in today. I also was able to take in more liquids today, but my calories are still low around 240. I feel really itchy today and I think that is just from the meds and gas the doc pumps you up with. I'm going to try to get some Benadryl tomorrow for the itching. I have a lot of pressure in my upper abdominal area and chest which is making it hard to breath especially when I get up, and I think that is from the hernia repair. My sugar levels are completely normal now. Can't wait to be healed, just taking it one day at a time.

. Happy for you.

Yesterday I got released from the hospital around 2pm. When I got home it was really hard for me to take a shower and use the restroom' date=' because of the pain from my incisions which felt like they were going to rip open. The hot shower did feel good. When I stand up one of my incisions caves in and looks disfigured. I hope when it heals it looks better. I think most of my pain is from my hernia repair. I had to have my husband help get me dressed and to get up and sit down. I was kinda missing the hospital where I could push a button for my meds. I have been using a heating pad for my back and abdomen which seems to be helping. I tried to sleep as much as I can and every time I had to get up to use the restroom I would walk around before sitting back down. Thank goodness for my reclining couches which has a button to bring up the recliner electronically , it makes it so much easier to get up and is so comfortable. That's going to be my bed for the next few days. I was able to get in a 4oz protein shake and 1 1/2 bottles of water. Today I was feeling much better and was able to get up on my own and do things on my own. It still felt like my incisions were ripping open, but I pushed through it. I managed to get more walking in today. I also was able to take in more liquids today, but my calories are still low around 240. I feel really itchy today and I think that is just from the meds and gas the doc pumps you up with. I'm going to try to get some Benadryl tomorrow for the itching. I have a lot of pressure in my upper abdominal area and chest which is making it hard to breath especially when I get up, and I think that is from the hernia repair. My sugar levels are completely normal now. Can't wait to be healed, just taking it one day at a time.[/quote']

Sounds like you are going fine! Cabin fever has hit me. I am determined to do a little shopping today. But I am trying to build up my strength this morning I had 4 oz of protein shake then I am going to add more broth in today so I won't get fatigue. The good news is the incisions pain is not bad and my shoulder pain is gone for now. I still have chest pain. Hopefully by me going shopping today will release this gas pressure.

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Aww thanks!!!

Sounds like you are going fine! Cabin fever has hit me. I am determined to do a little shopping today. But I am trying to build up my strength this morning I had 4 oz of protein shake then I am going to add more broth in today so I won't get fatigue. The good news is the incisions pain is not bad and my shoulder pain is gone for now. I still have chest pain. Hopefully by me going shopping today will release this gas pressure.

I am doing much better. Although I still have incision pain when I stand up. I have this really big incision across my abdomen about 3 inches and its the one that bothers me the most and feels like its ripping open. I want to leave the house to, but I don't think I'm ready, because I still have problems catching my breath. I hope you got out and your shopping trip went good. Your doing an awesome job!!!

Today was a better day. Just one day at a time right. Two of my incisions bother me still, but mostly the one that's 3 inches long. It still feels like its going to rip open when I stand up. Taking showers seem to help with softening up the incisions which helps the pain. I finally got on my bed today with the help of a step ladder, pillows, and my husband...lol... It turned out to be not so comfortable so I went back downstairs to the recliner. My husband also brought me down a rocking chair with the rocking ottoman from my sons room. It was nice to finally sit up instead of just laying in the recliner. I did good today with getting more water in and more calories. I got about 8 cups of water and 490 calories. I'm still taking meds, but only after I am up a lot doing things and it starts to hurt. The meds help me relax and be able to sleep. Rest has definitely helped with healing. Not to be gross, but I finally had a bowel movement and it made my abdomen feel even better. I'm hoping by Monday I can actually get outside and take a walk. My weight is still the same from the day of surgery, but I'm guessing its just from not getting enough calories and the swelling from the gas and surgery. Can't wait to see the scale drop again.

Today I was feeling 99% better. I got my 8 cups of water in and can get around a lot easier without being winded. I tried this nectar shake mix that the dietician gave to me as a sample, I added milk with it and it was the best thing I have had since being on a liquid diet. It tasted just like cookies and cream ice cream. I'm so going to go buy a big container of that. I also have this other shake from GNC and its pumpkin, I love pumpkin. I got about 400 calories in today. Wasn't planning on taking anymore meds until out of the blue I had this itch in my throat, I kept trying to drink water to make it go away so I didn't have to cough, but it was unavoidable. I screamed for someone to help me since I was laid back in the recliner. My husband came rushing to help sit me up, but by then I was already coughing and I couldn't find anything to put pressure on my abdomen except my hands. That was the worst freaking pain since surgery. I took the pain meds after and put the heating pad on. I feel better now, but I never want to cough again.

Today I was feeling 99% better. I got my 8 cups of water in and can get around a lot easier without being winded. I tried this nectar shake mix that the dietician gave to me as a sample' date=' I added milk with it and it was the best thing I have had since being on a liquid diet. It tasted just like cookies and cream ice cream. I'm so going to go buy a big container of that. I also have this other shake from GNC and its pumpkin, I love pumpkin. I got about 400 calories in today. Wasn't planning on taking anymore meds until out of the blue I had this itch in my throat, I kept trying to drink water to make it go away so I didn't have to cough, but it was unavoidable. I screamed for someone to help me since I was laid back in the recliner. My husband came rushing to help sit me up, but by then I was already coughing and I couldn't find anything to put pressure on my abdomen except my hands. That was the worst freaking pain since surgery. I took the pain meds after and put the heating pad on. I feel better now, but I never want to cough again.[/quote']

Well I am glad you are okay I still have gas pain slowly moving around the house I can't go outside because it is so cold and I am afraid to get sick. I am so hungry tho I am stick of jello and broth I wish I can start on my second week diet now but I won't see my surgeon until Thursday I can't wait. I am just trying to relax at home and counting down the days until Thursday. Hang in there girl we got this.

I'll be on clear liquid diet for 4 weeks. Wow I guess every doctor is diferent

Ok this is it. I'm so nervous. Can't sleep been awake , only slept 3 hours.

Ok this is it. I'm so nervous. Can't sleep been awake , only slept 3 hours.

Good luck and welcome to the otherside.

Good luck and welcome to the otherside.

Home now full of gas uncomftable. I'm hurting but a little

Home now full of gas uncomftable. I'm hurting but a little

Walk, walk walk, and gas x strips helped me! Good luck, it will get better. When I walk I also roll my shoulders or move my arms above my self. Good luck!!