How are you feeling? I can't believe how full I get just by sipping liquids now. What is your post op eating schedule? I'm 1 week clear, 1 week full liquid, then 2 weeks puree.

yes I was banded 5/9 Dr. put me on shakes for 2 weeks and plenty of water.then soft mushy foods 2 weeks won't tighten band with 1st fill until 6th week .I do not feel any differance except pain inside.Sometimes still feel hungry.

I too was banded on 5/9. Today is better...but the nauseau was terrible the past 2 days. Still a little gas pain in the shoulder but overall...not bad. Start on pureed foods today. Yippee! congrats to the may bandsters!

I was banded on 5/9. Finally, finally able to say WAS banded instead of will be banded! I don't have much pain really, just loads of gas that is really uncomfortable! Gas-X helps lots. I couldn't find the strips, so I'm using the chewables. I didn't get any pain meds in the hospital because I can't take codeine, so I got plain tylenol. Did nothing for the pain I did have. ONe of the bigger problems I have is that the highest incision is right in the bra line - it's not comfortable at ALL!

I can really see that each doc is different because mine is asking for 2 wks Clear liquids, then 2 or 3 full liquids and then mushies. It was hard yesterday to watch my family enjoying food while I sipped my broth! I'm hungry, but not hungry! I can't explain that either! It's hard to tell when I'm "full" or just gassy... ugh! I'm trying hard to get in the 96 oz of liquids they'd like me to do, but it's hard to do.

I'm just so glad to finally have my band!!!!!! And I have to update my ticker, because I've lost 20 lbs now! :biggrin:

:confused:HI, I had the surgery on the same day. I feel super full and have no desire to drink. I also am feeling a little depression. Kinda like "Oh my God what have I done" I just want everything to be back to normal. I feel unmotivated and disconnected. Do you have any of these feelings. I am going to support group tonght. Maybe that will inspire me.

Hi to all the may bandersters..I was banded 5/9 also i'm feeling real good haven't taken any pain med i have vary little gas. But i'm having a hard time get in all the liquid & protien.

I was banded on May 6th. I can drink liquids but cannot down Jello, drink broth or have my protein drink. Anyone else having these problems?????

Hi I never had jello. You will feel better soon. The first week is hard but it gets better everyday. I'm almost 4 weeks and have lost 19 pounds, hang in there Deb

I was banded on 5/6 and had my first follow up today. I am eating alot less, but I am always hungry!

I was really feeling like there was something really wrong with me yesterday and this am until I talked to my surgeons PA and she told me something that really helped. Said put the liquid in a shot glass and that is how much you are to drink in no less than 5 minutes. We are to drink liquids this close to surgery constantly. She said we have to stay hydrated and that is the only way to do it. Said the Protein shakes every liquid counts towards that 48 oz we are to drink this first 2 weeks.

Also said the walking I was doing helps with the gas. I thought my stomach growling was hunger, sounds like some of you do to. Really it's the gas and yes the gas ex helps.

That was the fullness I was feeling in my chest between my breasts apparently. Feeling full now is completely different from what we felt before. Very strange feeling now. Cravings are pretty bad for me....anyone else?

Hi Missie,

I was banded 5/7 also. I was clear liquid pre-op for 10 days. After surgery I ate clear for first 2 days then added yogurt, cottage cheese in very small portions, perhaps 1/4 cup. I ate a scrambled egg for Breakfast both yesterday and today and had a pureed soup for lunch and dinner. I have had no trouble so far! How about you?

My turn - Hi, Gang! I am on the pre-op diet and will be banded on May 23rd.

I started my mushies and it seems to be going well. I am actually feeling full now. On the liquids I really wasnt.

Hey! I was banded on 5/7. I too am kinda feeling disconnected, but I think it's because I am spending so much time on trying to figure this all out. Am I getting enough protein? Should I drink now? Being a teacher, wife, and mom, I usually don't spend this much time thinking about what I will eat. It's usually about everyone else. It is getting better and I am determined to be successful. It's just a new way of life to learn.

Hi was banded 5/9 and started on prtein shakes 3x a day ,then at 2 week mark I started mushy foods such as scrambled egg(heaven),cottage cheese ,strained creamy soups,yogur,and sugarfree pudding:),and I get full ,never feel hungry but get cravings.Started my walking too.I bought a cooler bag and plan meals in am .If on the go its great,I also pack my water with ice pack. Good Luck PS I lost 23 pounds!

Way to go!!!!

I had my surgery the same day 5/9/08. My incisions are really well healed. I heard that Vitamin E was a good thing to massage in or Mederma so I think I'll start next week. I am still on full liquids for the next 5-6 days. I'm doing Protein shakes, milk, creamed soups, pudding, juice. I really don't crave anything. Next week I can start scrambled eggs and mushy things like mashed potatoes. Can't wait! I'm down about 12 pounds since the beginning of the process. I'm glad to hear about all the great success stories.

Hey Everyone! Seems like we are feeling about the same...sore around port etc.... One thing that helped me in the clear liquid and full liquid stage was making homemade broth. Just take some chicken pieces and/or I used some beef Soup bones and added a package of stew meat to it with a couple diced onions, 4-5 ribs of chopped up celery and chopped carrots. Cover with Water and simmer 1-2 hours and season with pepper, garlic powder or whatever your taste is. I loved the broth! And used the chicken with some broth and made chicken and dumplings for the kids one day and used the beef and added some vegetables to make them vegetable beef soup. The homemade broth really satisfied me and was so easy. Now that I am in the soft food stage some ideas my friend (we were banded the same day) came up with was since we can have very "wet" tuna salad, chicken salad, turkey salad and egg salad was to make it very wet with the mayo and keep containers with that already prepared in the fridge. So for lunch we had a spoonful of tuna salad, egg salad along with a piece of provolone cheese and a few little rings of the mild banana peppers. OH WHAT A DELICIOUS FEAST it is!

Part of the hard part seems to be retraining ourselves to eat slower, small bites, chew, chew, chew and for us, our Dr says no drinking 10 minutes before eatting and no drinking for 20 minutes after eatting. That is taking a bit of concentration to get used to. :thumbup:Good Luck to everyone. :wink_smile: :thumbup:And please post your tips or recipe ideas too.