Post Op Food & Stomach

MissNilsa · August 19, 2007

:ranger:Hi:

had surgery on Monday 8/13. There is no fill in my band; and i find it a bit hard to breathe deeply still but getting better every day.

i don't feel hunger at all because of all the tenderness going on inside. If I am hungry i don't know it yet.

however, i wanted to know about one particular thing. they say sip sip sip everything slowly and only like 1/2 to 1 cup of liquids per sitting.

I have been doing that -- but since i feel nothing; i wanted to know is there something that I should be feeling; since the band was placed. what i mean is: after having a fill, people say that they can tell when they have had too much;

is that supposed to be the case right after surgery (without any fill)?

thanks:notagree

Alexandra · August 19, 2007

Hi bandmate!

It is very unlikely that you'll be feeling anything akin to restriction once your internal swelling goes away, and no one can say how long that might take. Once your innards return to normal, you won't know there's anything new going on inside. It's only after significant adjustments have been done (in most people) that any difference is felt.

That said, you may find that you get full quicker when you get back on more-solid food, so take it very slow. I know I did, but not everyone does.

MissNilsa · August 19, 2007

Thanks Alexandra. I've been having like 1/4 cups of soup; and a lot of different juices. I rather not venture into other things since i was told to do liquids for 2 full weeks and then mushies.

but it hurts inside and i'm not sure if its still about the operation or something that i may be doing.

/nilsa

MissNilsa · August 19, 2007

i'm sure you guys went through the same things

odanielle · August 19, 2007

Nilsa, I just wanted to wish you continued success on your post-band experience - I am going to be banded in Mexico on 8/28, but then hope to go to Drs Fielding/Ren for support and fills. I understand they do take other patients. I live in Philly so it's a trek, but I think that fills are key, and I would love the support of people who have been through the same journey. So maybe I'll see you at one of those meetings!

I wish you success on your journey!

Danielle

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MissNilsa · August 20, 2007

Nilsa, I just wanted to wish you continued success on your post-band experience - I am going to be banded in Mexico on 8/28, but then hope to go to Drs Fielding/Ren for support and fills. I understand they do take other patients. I live in Philly so it's a trek, but I think that fills are key, and I would love the support of people who have been through the same journey. So maybe I'll see you at one of those meetings!
I wish you success on your journey!

Danielle

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Danielle:

keep in touch; let me know your progress. I'm glad its done. every day literally gets easier. it is not just words people say. i wake up every day and feel better and better.

best,

/nilsa