Hey! I'm new to this board but thought it might give me a suport system that's been thru the surgery and is going thru it at the same time. I've been to support meetings but they are always during times I'm working so they're hard to get to. Anyways, I am 3 days out and I have been on a liquid diet now for 2 weeks. I still have a very, very long way to go! I can definitly say I will never look at soup or broth the same again! My docter was one of those that encouraged the RnY but agreed to "try" the lap band. Even up to minutes before my surgery he was telling me he didn't know if he could do it but he would "try" Evidently he tried hard enough because it happened. That alone is discouragment enough for me but I'm lucky and have really good friends and family that have been encourgaing me along the way. Like I told my docter though, this is isn't supposed to be easy, I should have to work at it!

The only issues I'm really having is the uncomfortable sleep positions and wanting to eat something more then broth and jello. According to my docters specifications I'm not going to be able to eat solid food for another 5 weeks! Anybody else have this issue come up? I understand the first couple of weeks are vital so that your band doesn't slip but woman cannot live on broth alone! LOL

Feel free to e-mail with any suggestions or encouraging words! )

Hi,

I just had my surgery on the 27th of August. I know what you mean about getting into a confortable postition.. I sleep on the couch for now and that is as confortable it is going to get until I can situate myself on the bed.

I eat all foods that are pureed..Tuna, Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, Turkey or chicken in the can..I make it with a little low fat mayo and put it through the food processor. That is alot better than eating all liquids..

I have to eat protein first. I also take 2 protein shakes a day.

Just ask your doc if you can do that.

Lots of Luck,

Pat

It's now day 9 and I feel worlds better! I'm hungry now though. The creamy liquids are more satisfying but don't stay with me long. I've read through several other threads about that and it appears that others don't limit themselves to the portions. I've only been doing about six oz at a time but others are consuming as much as they want. I'm not sure what the right thing to do is... Cream of chicken and Herb Soup is the best so far. My daughter just brought me some broccoli & cheese soup that I'm sure will be very satisfactory! Most of my discomfort is gone, I'm sleeping on my stomach already, and I'm enjoying this three day weekend of rest. Hope I can stick to liquids a whole 'nother week!

Elaine

:clap2:Hello All,

There is a tasteless protein call whey. This can be mixed in anything you want. You will get your protein in whatever you eat or drink and you will like it because you choose what you put it in. Whether it be crystal lite, juice, yogurt, etc. You can buy this at GNC.

Pat

I will get some tomorrow! I can't STAND sweet stuff and that vanilla whey Protein almost makes me gag. I've tried everything. Being able to add it to everything will make like so much simpler! Thank you!!!

Elaine

HI

Yep, I'm 3 days post op and love to drink fluids. This is way different than pre-op. What I find is working for me, is room temperature liquids, or warm, taking sips at about 1-2 tsp size. Sit up, stay sitting up. Sometimes walking around afterwards helps. My dr. said there will be swelling around the band from day 3-5 so I'm hoping the drinking problems are short lived.

Sue Stenzel

Hi all!

I am also finally able to sleep on my stomach-1 week post-op, and have advanced to the sugar free full liquid diet, thank goodness. I was on only clear liquids plus one protein shake a dayfor the first week, and it was rough by the end of the week. I had a carnation instant breakfast today, and plan to have some cream of potato soup, blended, for dinner. Yum! I've never been so excited to eat soup!

Elaine- I wondered the same thing as you-whether you can eat as much of the foods on your list, or if your portions are limited. My doc did not specify. I am trying not to overdo it.

Do you have any specific guidelines about how much you can drink at a time...ex. 1 oz. every 15 minutes? I was not told anything like that, but I can drink my shake fairly quickly, although I try to go slow. I was wondering if I could stretch my pouch or do other damage by drinking too quickly. I haven't experiences excess gas or any other problems after drinking.

Thanks!

~Jen

I'm having all kinds of gas but it's not uncomfortable. From everything I read it's common. Lots of unpleasant bathroom trips but I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome so that's nothing new to me. I haven't been taking anything for it because I think it's mostly from the all liquid diet. I don't think the liquids will stretch anything because they pass straight through and there's no restriction right now anyway. Overall, I feel so much better!

I hear that lots of people have the same bathroom problem you are having...I am having the exact opposite problem. I am not uncomfortable or anything, but I have barely gone in the past 2 weeks. I figured that it was because I have not really been eating. Sorry for TMI!

Back to work tomorrow!

Hi All,

Got my band on Friday, August 31st. Today I feel real good. Over the weekend the gas pains were pretty bad. I felt like I was 9 months pregnant. Those pains are going away slowly but surly. So far I haven't been hungry but am really looking forward to having some cottage cheese and yogurt.

Best to all who just got banded.

Karen

I just cannot believe your doctor!!! I could use up this whole space ranting about him, but this is about you, not him. I am 7 days out from surgery. Thank goodness I love Soups. Although I love those loaded with potatoes, etc., not this broth stuff.

I look at it like this; whatever it takes!!! I will endure the broths, Jello, all the "nothing foods". I had years of eating the other stuff. Today, I actually walked into AppleBees for carry out. I got their broc. cheese Soup. I put it in my blender and added Water to thin down. Believe me, it was a treat. Torture to walk into AppleBees though.

You can do this. Use this site. I could not do it without all the friends I have made here. If you need us, just post a note. Someone will answer soon.

Mmmmmmm.....!!!!! This sounds great! I think it will be dinner. Never thought about blending it and watering down, great idea!!!! I can do that!

Sue Stenzel

Claramae, that was well said! I'm getting hungry now and I'm wanting Whataburger and Church's and all the stuff I've been eating for lunch for years... You are SO RIGHT! I've had years of that crap; time to eat the damn soup and get over it. I'm sticking to the soups even though I'm craving carbs and the fats. I'll be DAMNED if I fail at this. Thanks Claramae!

Elaine--I hope that I did not come across as nagging you. We have to struggle to be a success at this. I will not let a Whatburger stand in between a size 3X and a size 14. You can do this. Together we can all do this. However, that does not mean I won't kill for a Whataburger!

Did you find out any other favors?

Try tomatoe and basil soup.

Heat up cream of tomatoe soup.

Put whole basil and parmesean cheese in it and stir until it's disolved.

Delicious!

Some homemade chicken and noodle soup broth is delicious too.