May 27th, anyone?

[SpideyMom 1]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear you're all feeling poorly! The pp is right -- time will heal. I had a horror story of pain after my surgery and I didn't post right away either, but I lived through it. If you can, take as much time off from work as possible. I took 10 days, and I wished I had another week to take. I was so wiped out that first week back. Rest as much as possible, get as many fluids in you as possible b/c you're at risk for dehydration right now, and do not hesitate to call your doctor!

We're here for you! We wish you all the best!!! :party:

[kbritt 0]

Hey everyone. I was banded on May 27th. So far, I have had a good experience. My Dr. required me spend 1 night in the Hospital. Pre-op the Dr. Had me on a two week HMR shake diet. Since surgery I've done well on my liquid diet. Starting to get a little tired of the cream Soups. I had a fat free yogurt. It's staying down, so I think I'm doing good. Didn't have alot of pain, except where my port is. I finally got to sleep on my side night before last. So I'm a happy camper right now.

[Juniper 0]

kbritt,

glad to hear you're doing well! congrats on your successful recovery! :confused:

[SpideyMom 1]

Congratulations, kbritt, on your successful surgery and a smooth recovery! :confused: Here's to more good days ahead!

[kbritt 0]

so I have a question for my fellow May 27th peps. What are y'all eating now?

[pinkxx88 0]

Hi,

I was on a clear liquid diet after my May 27th surgery until today. I am now on mushies and boy does it taste good. Going real slow. Had 1/4 cup of tuna for lunch with some low fat mayo, and did well. I had one scrambled egg with 1/2 cup of yougart and for a snack had a cup of homemade Tomato Soup. So far, so good.

What is everyone else eating?

[rguay 0]

Once again, I just have to take the hard road. Had to go back in hosp. for 2 days. I dehydrated from either Cdif or IBS. They don't know which because they started treating me with antibiotics right away.

Since I am allergic to everything they tried an antibiotic family they thought would be ok. Guess what now I'm one big rash.

However, the good news is I got to start soft food early.

The better news is that I am down 11 lbs as of today.

I do so appreciate everyones input.

Keep the end result in sight.

[Weigh2Fat 0]

Hi kbritt - I was banded on the 27th too. My DR ordered only Water and ice chips the day of surgery. Then Day 2-14 are full liquids - sugar free popsicles, Jello, broth, strained Soups, Protein Drinks, etc. I see my DR on Monday and I'm hoping he moves me to the 2-4 week diet which will be the mushies. After 4 weeks it's back to full solids. I haven't had any problems with recovery, eating, drinking so feel very blessed that this went so well. I'm so sorry for all those that had a rougher time. The only negative experience I've had so far was about 5 nights of not being able to sleep on my left side. But it feels much better now!

Rebecca - I'm so sorry that you are having such a rough road. Hang in there and congrats on the 11 pounds down!

[kbritt 0]

Thanks for the replies. I'm still on liquids. 4 more days, then I get to go to mushies. (Looking forward to that!) I am so sorry to all of you who have had a tough time. I also could not sleep on my side for about 5 days, and I'm not really a back sleeper. But now, doing good! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[rguay 0]

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone is progressing well. I think I am finally back on track. Just a little tired. Had to move 88 yr old Dad to his new place this weekend. I am getting stronger everyday.

I started feeling better as soon as I was able to eat real food (mushies of course).

All of the side effects are subsiding and I feel almost human. haha.

Hang in there everyone. I do so appreciate talking to everyone.

[Weigh2Fat 0]

I had my first post-op checkup today. I'm 12 days post-op and got the OK to start the mushies. It was so nice to chew again! I have the realize band and without any fills have no restricition so I'm going to have to be very careful over the next 3 weeks until my first fill. I hope everyone else is doing well.

[kbritt 0]

Hey all my fellow May 27th banders. How is everyone doing? this past week, my weight loss has been slower. I've started mushie's YAY! also started walking again.