Pre-Op Dec 11th - Procedure Dec 12th

[CTman 0]

Hey Jes, It's good to see you are working out a routine. I heard the GasX strips are good too. I plan on getting a case of them with my bottled Water and Vitamin waters when it's time for my surgery. I'm praying I don't get the horrible hiccups. They sound scarey...:help:

12/11/07 Intial Meeting 5' 11", 301 lbs., BMI = 41

12/18/07 Therapist Visit/ Nutritionist Visit

01/03/07 Surgeon Visit

[KingJes 0]

Yea I had gas x strips the day out of the surgery! haha just in case.

I have been on Water, chicken, veggie and beff broth since the procedure. I had some cream of chicken Soup but not the normal cambles kind yet. Im thinking I might try some tonight for dinner but I dont know.

The hiccups SUCKED! ahha but I havent had any for a few days. I still have the gas but its passing slowly. I think If I can keep on track like I have been then tongith should be the last night of any pain from gas ect. Alot of hte pain is in your head ya know. If you let it get to you then it always seems worse.

Right now I have a date with a hot shower and a brisk walk around my block a few times.

-jes

[~Sheila~ 0]

Well Ive hardly had any gas, just super full. ive managed to get the 3 Protein Shakes in, though. plus Vitamins, and my Calcium.

Waters a bit more challenging, but the nights not over with yet, huh!

Good luck with your walk!

[mrskrzyz 1]

You guys are so funny! I have eaten Jello, and had cream of broccoli Soup (strained) today for dinner. I am hoping it will start to help get some of this gas out!!!!

My doc stressed taking small sips on liquids but I really feel like I could chug???? I have taken big sips and don't have anything happening????

I am worried... cuz I expected to not be able to do that!!! I don't want to keep up bad habits!!!

I don't feel "full" per se.... just extremely bloated!!!

Also, I got my adult liquid Tylanol from Walmart which I am starting tomorrow because my meds are just way too strong!!!

[KingJes 0]

I feel bloated as all get out. Im going to have som etomato Soup for dinner tonight. See how that goes.

As for gas, I think the worst of it is over. I feel bloated as hell but no more shoulder pain. Well, maybe a wee bit but not bad.

I havent had any real protien yet. I need to get on that. Id stick the broth only but I know I need more then that, well my head tells me I need more then broth to live hahah Im hoping tomorrow Ill get some protien shakes in and be good.

Im going to take it easy tonight with the Tomato Soup and Water. Ill see how that goes. It it goes well then Iwill think about a protien shake and stuff tomorrow.

-jes

[~Sheila~ 0]

Mrs. Krzyz, Im totally with you. I could chug my Water. Im THAT thirsty. Mostly, i find that if i drink too fast, i feel really tight, or uncomfortable.

Anyone burping a lot??? Im burping tons.

Also, my dr told me "only 1/2 an ounce of liquids, every 4-5 mins" talk about restraint.

[KingJes 0]

Well its day four since my procedure. I'm feeling pretty good. Most of the gas pains are gone. I have had 2 BM's which gross as it sounds was great! haha I don’t feel as bloated now and I have can move around much better. My tummy is still a wee bit tight but much much better.

That shoulder gas was pretty gnarly but doing the stuff I wrote worked out pretty good. I’m getting ready to go take a shower and then head to the GNC to get a really good Protein shake. My energy level seems kinda low so I'm thinking with some Protein Ill be good to go.

Anyway, I was at 251 lbs this morning which is about 9 pounds since Tuesday. YIKES! I’m sure some of it will come back when I get to munchies stage.

Most of the pain on day four post op for me is in incision sites with a little bit of lingering gas pain.

Ok bye

-jes

[~Sheila~ 0]

Let me know what Protein Shake you get. Ive been doing the EAS 100% whey Protein shakes...but im ready to try something else. Sad to say, Im getting tired of the strong sugar free taste in it.

[~Sheila~ 0]

Does it hurt to take a big deep breath in?

[mrskrzyz 1]

Yes... I feel like I have someone sitting on my chest!!! When I breathe deep its even worse. I am very tender around my port site also!!!

I just went and did some light shopping at Walmart and so glad it brought on my first BM since surgery day! Wow... do I ever feel better. Still quite gassy, but not as bad as day 1.

I have to keep reminding myself to slow it down. I just ate a 1/2 cup of tomoto Soup for dinner too. Mixed with Water. Tasted Fabulous!!!!!!!!!! It went down pretty easy. Im thinkin I have no restiriction at this point????

[~Sheila~ 0]

Im going to try the Tomato Soup tonight for dinner...Im ready for something other than broth, also im getting so tired of the sugar free taste thats always in my mouth from the shakes, crystal lite..ect...

You're brave, Ive not done a thing since my surgery on weds.

[KingJes 0]

Well Im feeling good today. Still bloated but not as bad. The day was pretty good. Went to GNC and got some SYNTHA-6 shake. Its not the lowest fat shake they had but its got 22 gs of Protein per serving and best of all its Cookies and creme flavor! haha I havent tried it yet but I will later on.

Im going to have creamed split pea Soup for dinner since the tamato went down fine and no bad effects.

I still have gas but its getting better with each one I let go! hahahah

The only real pain aside from gas is the incision sites but liquic tylonal helps.

-jes

[KingJes 0]

I took some SYNTHA-6 shake (Cookies and creme) and mama blended it up with some Ice and milk. We put some in the freezer and I had a cup of it as a dessert. Its pretty good. I think if it freezes over night it will be just like Ice creme which is way cool!!

I had some split pea Soup for dinner and ofcurse Water all thru the day. This shake mix was a last min idea. I was craving somthing cold but the sugar free pop cicles and Jello just doesnt sound good so i figured this might be pretty good and I was right!

Anyway, SYNTHA-6 (cookies and creme) blended withmilk and ice is almost just like a Cookies and creme shake from a fast food joint or whatever.... hmmm

-jes

[KingJes 0]

Well its day five post op and I’m feeling pretty good. I was banded on Dec 12th 2007 and today is Dec 16 2007. Gas is all but gone now and only med/mild pain in the incision areas. It still hurts to sit up and move but not to bad. I sneezed this morning which hurt pretty bad but with a few deep breaths it passed. I have also noticed a lot of itching in the incision areas but I think this is due to healing.

On the day of my procedure I was 260 and today I weighed myself at 249 so that’s pretty sweet. 11 Pounds in 5 days isnt too shabby.

I have more energy this morning and I think its a combo of being off the liquid dope the Dr gave me and the Protein shake I had last night.

Anyway, I think I’m safe to say the hard part has passed. Thank goodness!

-jes

[~Sheila~ 0]

Day 5 for me, as well.

Still in some pain, getting in and out of bed, or in and out of the chair. And sleeping is really rough, since Im a stomach sleeper. But, since i had my gallbladder out and hernia fixed, i expected to be slower than the rest of you, recovery wise.

I've lost about 12 lbs, I should update my ticker. I have my energy back, mostly.

And YES im starting to itch, too.