Getting banded next month. Looking for other newbies.

Hi thought you sound great...attitude helps you go the distance. Iam on 4th day of preop. I usually have headaches all day long but on preop only a few. Means I have food allergies.

Today has been the first day I really felt like eating. I didn't! But my sensitive dh ate popcorn and candy right next to me. I was angry. My trigger foods he eats even though he said he would cut back.

But thats him not me. I'm in it for the long haul. Delicate question to anyone....alot of liquid bowels and lots of bathroom breaks? Well good luck on your reop and after..keeo coming back....and keep up the positive feedback. Donna

Donna

I didn't have problems with diarrhea til after surgery. I actually ended up in the er today because I got dehydrated from all the stools. They checked to make sure I didn't have an infection but it was probably because everything I eat is liquid. Make sure you drink enough fluids!

I had mine Aug 7 so far Im doing ok still very sore but all in all getting better

Hi thought you sound great...attitude helps you go the distance. Iam on 4th day of preop. I usually have headaches all day long but on preop only a few. Means I have food allergies.

Today has been the first day I really felt like eating. I didn't! But my sensitive dh ate popcorn and candy right next to me. I was angry. My trigger foods he eats even though he said he would cut back.

But thats him not me. I'm in it for the long haul. Delicate question to anyone....alot of liquid bowels and lots of bathroom breaks? Well good luck on your reop and after..keeo coming back....and keep up the positive feedback. Donna

Hey Donna,

I had those symptoms too for a couple days then it went away. As far as having people eat something in front of you, this may sound wierd but I actually asked my husband to keep his normal routine. This IS for life and there will be things I will have to watch people eat that I can't. I need to learn how to be comfortable and for those around me to be comfortable as well. I didn't think it was fair to ask others to change. I think yhis made our pre-op experience s little less stressful on everyone. But, you have to find what works best for you. I wish you the best!

Tomorrow is the day! Off to the hospital in the morning.

Donna

I didn't have problems with diarrhea til after surgery. I actually ended up in the er today because I got dehydrated from all the stools. They checked to make sure I didn't have an infection but it was probably because everything I eat is liquid. Make sure you drink enough fluids!

I'm sorry to hear that you just experienced a trip to the ER! Sending well wishes your way! Thanks again for all your tips.

Tomorrow is the day! Off to the hospital in the morning.

EXCITING!! I'm so happy for you! Tomorrow is the start, for a new chapter in your life!! Keep us posted! Take Care!!

My husband has been so supportive. I am on day 4 of pre op and he has taken to cooking and eating outside. Only ten more days to go. I think how much time I have wasted with this love affair of food. I think about it constantly and think of what else I could have been doing with my time. Honestly am I crying over pizza ? My goal is to not make food a constant thought.

I feel the EXACT same way! Tomorrow is the start to my 3 day pre-op. This is going to be a big adjustment, however; in time, I know it will get easier. Hang in there! Your husband seems like a very considerate person.

I had mine Aug 7 so far Im doing ok still very sore but all in all getting better

Glad to hear! Try & rest....

EXCITING!! I'm so happy for you! Tomorrow is the start' date=' for a new chapter in your life!! Keep us posted! Take Care!![/quote']

Thanks Jama! I will. :-)

I'm so glad you're feeling better. I'm now 7 days post-op and feeling sooo much better too!

I had one of those body pillows when I was pregnant with my girls but threw it out when we moved house. But I looooved it when I was pregnant. I actually just used a normal pillow last night to support my belly and slept on my side. Yay!

You must be so excited to move to soft foods. I still have another week to go on liquids and only today I feel over drinking and not eating. I think because I woke up feeling better' date=' I also had an appetite and have been tempted to make scrambled eggs! But I will follow doctors orders because the weight is coming off so I know it is working... 31 lb loss when I got on the scales this morning (including 4 weeks pre-op). How is your weight loss going?[/quote']

It's going. I've lost 21 pounds. So I'm pretty stoked about that. I get to start Wednesday on regular food which I'm thrilled about. I was talking to someone today and told them I am starving even though I'm on soft foods and they said its because the swelling is going down. Because I'm so worried ill mess up. They told me its normal to get hungry and this is a lesson we all have to learn. And eventually ill have the hang of this. I'm so glad you were able to get sleep. I was so scared to sleep on my right side bc I didn't want to hurt the port. And my doctor kept saying ur not going to hurt it; it's pretty durable. And I know one morning I woke up and I was on my stomach and I was like OMG how'd this happen but I guess it didn't bother me bc I didn't wake up. I have also noticed since this surgery I'm not getting up nearly as much to use the bathroom in the middle of the night...hey the more sleep I get the better I will feel for the next day! I'm so glad we all have each other to lean on

My husband has been so supportive. I am on day 4 of pre op and he has taken to cooking and eating outside. Only ten more days to go. I think how much time I have wasted with this love affair of food. I think about it constantly and think of what else I could have been doing with my time. Honestly am I crying over pizza ? My goal is to not make food a constant thought.

You are doing great. Your body is withdrawing from all the carbs. The good news is that within the next couple of days those cravings will be a lot less painful. You are not the only one who has cried during this process. We all had strong love affairs with food. When we were happy, sad, mad, tired, stressed. You name it. You are mourning that loss. The good news is that you will be in control of food instead of vice versa. Good luck and we are here for each other.

I had mine Aug 7 so far Im doing ok still very sore but all in all getting better

Good. Hope everything is going well and you continue to feel better.

Tomorrow is the day! Off to the hospital in the morning.

Good luck! We will be here on the other side.

Good luck! We will be here on the other side.

Thanks healthydnp! I need all the support I can get. I really appreciate it! :-)

On my way to get banded and start my new life! Good luck to anyone else getting banded today.