SHRINK'N VIOLETS

Hello all... I'm Tracy and I'm starting this thread because I just found out that I'm scheduled for Surgery on April 26, 2007.

fffffffffffffffffffast forward to April 30, 2007

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

We made it to the other side of bandland and now we are set to support one another while we shrink our booties and grow into our new smaller skins.

All are welcome to join in and post, but we are not a group that bickers..... please be supportive as we all have different paths to follow... but the journies to the more healthy self beckons....

Let the losing begin!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, so how happy am I that I'm having regular BMs!?!!

Is this a ridiculous thing to be so overjoyed about?

Hey JeninCO, I thought I was the only one that felt that way. It may be mti for most folks but not us. We see life in a whole new way.

I wonder how many Jennifer's we now have? I'll have to count.

I am still new to this site, I have only posted once, but reading everything has really helped! My surgery was yesterday. Everything went great. While I was out i "dreamt" that they couldnt do it cause my liver was too big. Weird, I know. I was in a pretty good amount of pain when I woke up but after some Lortab and a few shots of Demerol I was much better. Still pretty sore today, but that is to be expected since it hasn't even been 24 hours. I have a little fever, has anyone else had this? I makes me a little worried but I am sure I will be fine. So excited that I finally have this now!!!! How long after surgery does it take for you to be hungry? Not looking forward to that. I hope that I am making sense, I am a little drugged up right now. hehehe. Hope everyone is having a great week! Also, when can I start having protein shakes????

Morning everyone

I feel so much better this am, actually slept on my side for a while last night. have not taken any kind of pain meds since Wed night other han some gas-x and feel like a new person, not 100% but much better.

On another happy note, I have lost 7lbs since Monday morning prior to surgery and that does not include the fluid/air weight I gained after surgery. I am not going to update my ticker because I am going to go off my weight right before surgery and not that weight if that makes any sense. but I am down a lb from that too!

I don't think I had enough fluids yesterday so i'm going to work hard on that today, but i'm getting sick of chicken broth, jello and popsicles! I don't want much more than that but getting sick of them. My post op liquid diet says I can add skim milk today, which I don't normally l ike but might get some just for a little variety!

Good luck to everyone today, I was knocked down longer than I expected but it was well worth it!

Pamela -- Sorry, I can't help you girl. I have never had that "problem" in my entire life, much less in the recent past. But I certainly do appreciate your sharing with us!!! :confused: Made my morning just thinking about it!

Jenn -- So glad you have turned the corner. You may find that you are feeling great in the morning, but sore in the evenings. So take it easy!! I can't believe you haven't been needing your pain meds...I took them for at least 4 days as I recall...at night mostly. Is your gas getting better too? Did you ever have the dreaded shoulder pain? Crazy how intense that can get!

Sara - Hungover?

Terry

definately tired at night but still no meds. Gas and noises are much better but still there, and YES SHoulder pain YUCK - the gas x seems to take it right away. It is strange, a small pocket but it is very painful.

I am off to the bank today and to get a couple of things done - I'm sure I will be sleeping by noon

Ok.. so here's my problem. I'm sticking to the diet to the letter. I figure I have about 500 calories a day. I know I shouldn't weigh every day, but I do cause it was just falling off right after surgery... BUT I have lost nothing in the last 4 days. It's been 10 days since surgery and I've lost 10#, but that was all in the first 6 days. Anyone else have this problem??? I'm not about to give in to frustration, but it's disheartening knowing you have done your best with eating and it doesn't show up on the scale. I'm not gaining and that's fine, but how the heck COULD I gain on what I'm eating???

Judy

I have always heard that once our bodies get used to starvation mode, you quit losing. You probably need to increase your calorie intake. 500 calories a day really isn't enough in my opinion.

I'm still on liquids and that's all the calories I can get out of the stuff I eat!! I've put in a call to the lap band center so hopefully I can get an answer soon.

Ok.. so here's my problem. I'm sticking to the diet to the letter. I figure I have about 500 calories a day. I know I shouldn't weigh every day, but I do cause it was just falling off right after surgery... BUT I have lost nothing in the last 4 days. It's been 10 days since surgery and I've lost 10#, but that was all in the first 6 days. Anyone else have this problem??? I'm not about to give in to frustration, but it's disheartening knowing you have done your best with eating and it doesn't show up on the scale. I'm not gaining and that's fine, but how the heck COULD I gain on what I'm eating???

Judy

Judy - You definitely need to be eating more than that. 500 cals a day is not healthy. Didn't your doctor make a calorie recommendation for you? Mine is 1000-1200/day and I've finally hit that the last two days. Are you keeping track of your protein?

You definitely will hit a little plateau at first...it may even last up to a month or so. This is definitely not unusual. I have had the same experience as you. I gained 2# (to 204) and the scale hasn't budged in 3 days. But I was prepared for that and will just keep on doing what I'm doing...except trying to up my calories a bit more. I'll be glad to get on solid foods to help get my protein up to 80g/day.

EAT!!!

No, no calorie recommendation. Just a list of what I could have. I have 3 yogurts a day for 300 calories and 15 protein. Then I have Crystal Light, broth and a treat of light juice. That's it. I'm not even sure that adds up to 500 calories by day's end. But that's what's on the list. I asked my nutritionist about the protein and she said that was sufficient for the first month. They've been doing this for awhile so I listen to them.. but it sure is different than other post op diets I've read.

I'm not hungry after I have my liquids.. but sure wish I could lose a little weight again here!

By the way, I was a moderator on a low-carb forum for over a year and counseled lots and lots (and lots!) of people... so I have hundreds of people's experience to compare ours to. So that's where my 'authority' comes from ....for lack of a better word! I'm no authority, for sure, but I've hung out with a bunch o' dieters!! I know Tracy did, too.

I'm probably not getting enough calories either. My doctor just said clear liquids. I am using protein powder in juice and protein bullets....but that still isnt much. If anyone can suggest how we can consume more healthy calories on a clear diet, I would love to know.

I asked my nutritionist about the protein and she said that was sufficient for the first month. They've been doing this for awhile so I listen to them.. but it sure is different than other post op diets I've read.

I'm not hungry after I have my liquids.. but sure wish I could lose a little weight again here!

Well, she's right about the "sufficient for the first month"... 1 month at this level won't harm you. So all I can say is just be patient and really try not to worry about the scale. Weight loss doesn't happen in a steady line downwards....never....it's 2 steps forward one step back....all the way down that path. The sooner you get used to that idea and get comfortable with it, the less crazy you'll be!!!

Who you callin' crazy???????? :biggrin1:

Thanks Kat,

Wow, now I am starving as I finish my breakfast shake of 4oz of yougart, strawberry Unjury and 1/2 cup of skim milk, lol. I never thought about eating the stuff you mentioned. I did have 1/2 cup of refried beans w/ a little cheddar on, OMG, they were sooo good. I like the lasagne idea, I did buy riccotta and I make a mean sause (I am Italian).

She likes meat and potatos...and gravy. She is German (came to USA when she was 20, so like, REALLY German). She hates salad, veggies, and anything low cal. Yes, she is a perfect size 10 (I know, we have a word for people like her...lol).

I hate meatloaf, and don't know how to make it but that might be good, w/ gravy and mashed pots. All I know is that I am really hungry now. I appreciate the ideas.

LOL!!!!!!!! yeah we have words for her....Size 10 and LOVES meat and potatoes! LUCKY ASS WOMAN!! :confused:

Seriously... maybe a shepherds pie.. (google it and I'm sure you could come up with a good recipee) but if it were me I'd want my italian partner to make me some Lasagna!!!!!!!!! and the riccotta and sauce sounds good. I think I may make that one myself when I'm ready!