Hi All -- I was banded on Friday 6/13 and overall have been doing really well. No problems with incisions other than the usual soreness post-op. The gas pain is mostly managed by walking it off. Shoulder pain from gas flares up once in awhile and I haven't really figured that out yet.

I returned to work on Wed 6/18 (yesterday) to my sedentary job. When I woke up yesterday morning and again today, I felt really weak, dizzy, maybe hungry (?). Had Protein shake for bfast with milk. By the time I got to work (45 minutes away) I didn't feel "with it". Just really disoriented. Coworked commented I looked pale. I have had trouble both days with focus and concentration. While my work is a desk job it really requires a lot of thought and focus. I just can't figure out what to do. I'm on full liquids so I have a SF pudding mid AM, creamy Soup at lunch and then SF popsicle in the afternoon. At home at dinner I'd eating creamy soup again. I'm sipping Water all day long.

I was so freaked out about it today that I spoke with my surgeon about it. She really didn't seem too worried since it's not a major emergency. I can understand that, but this is really worrisome to me. She mentioned that I've gone from a huge amount of calories just a few weeks ago to about 600-800 calories a day and that I may still be feeling effects of anesthesia. She mentioned a blood sugar drop could be causing some of this. But ALL DAY LONG? SHe recommended I sip some OJ and maybe keep some hard candies at my desk. SHe also suggested I may have gone back to work too soon.

An RN friend indicated that some people just really can't function well at the 600-800 calories per day level and I should add in some Carnation Instant Breakfast a few times a day and eat more frequently. My instinct is telling me that I'm just not eating enough or maybe frequently enough. Even my dr reminded me today that weight loss is not even something they're concerned with until we get to the 6 week post-op mark (probably when fills will start). Should I bump up my calorie intake but just still stay within my prescribed full fluids diet? What else will help me with energy, alertness, focus. I am sleeping well at night.

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL ADVICE. :biggrin:

I ate solid food sooner than I was supposed to and felt much better! Try it, just don't overdo it. Get that Protein and carbs in....

Always check with your doctor first. You really should not vary from your doctors post-surgery instructions unless you are given the OK. If the doctor says it is OK to move up the dietary schedule some, go for it.

Hi I was banded on 5/14/2008 and I felt like that the first week and a half that I ended up taking 2 weeks off from work....I suggest u do the same if possible. Your body just went throught major surgery and needs to get adjusted to your new eating habits. I felt so weak and out of it I was regretting the surgery....but I got better and now down 50lbs and I feel Great!!!! Email me if u need more info or support !!!mamarose928@gmail.com