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Day 2 Post Op

So, the deed was done yesterday 7/26. After reading everyone's experiences, I have to say that it was still not what I was expecting. The procedure went smoothly but the doctor found a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired as well. So, it hurts when I take deep breaths because she had to put some stiches in my diaphram. I feel moderate pain, which is only really bad when I get up or sit down and I have been taking my pain medication as recommended. I woke up around 2am and actually heard my stomach growl, which shows that its working. Yesterday I was only allowed water but today I progress to liquids.   I was discharged the same day because my insurance didnt pay for overnight but I think it was better to be in my own bed.   Hopefully the pain will continue to subside as the days go on.
Moquarius

Moquarius

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Hungry- Stupid Liquid Diet

Today is day 1 of a liquid diet that I was put on yesterday after getting my pre-op testing results from my surgeon. There was no warning and therefore I didnt think to go all out for my "last meal".   I am hungry...so far, I have had 3 protein shakes, which amounts to 500 calories and 60 carbs...can you say starving? I realize that my belly is not growling, however I do feel just a tad light headed and just want the day to be over.   I don't know how people do this for 2 weeks but I know that my 6 days will be torture.
Moquarius

Moquarius

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Day 3 & Still Hungry

Its been 3 days on these shakes and I want to understand why I can't even eat veggies for dinner. I understand the body needs low carbs and all but don't greens have vitamins and nutrients that we need? I am over the shakes and don't want jello or sugar free pops...   sigh...vent over (for now)
Moquarius

Moquarius

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3 weeks Banded

Its been 3 weeks and I have to say that I am pleased with my band so far. The hardest part for me was the liquid stage but now that I am on the puree/mushie stage, which pretty much for me equals soups, fish and very soft veggies...life is great. Its so weird that although I have no fill yet, I can only eat small amounts and dont feel hungry all that often.   Even this weekend, I was at a party and told myself that I would cheat and got a peice of fried chicken...after two bites and chewing for a million times...I decided that I wasnt hungry and no longer desired the chicken and put it down.   Ohhh and the weight is starting to slowly come off...   Things are on the up and up!
Moquarius

Moquarius

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What a difference a day makes- Post Op Day 3

Yesterday was pretty sucky. I was nauseous all day for some reason and it was hard to drink the amount of liquid my doctor told me to drink. Luckily, I didnt actually toss my cookies because my chest was still sore from the hernia repair and so that would have been horrible.   I did sleep much better and I sipped water through the night and today I woke up feeling good. Less pain, no nausea and feeling on the up and up.
Moquarius

Moquarius

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On the countdown to mushies!

Today is alittle over a week since my surgery, last Monday and I have to say that I am feeling pretty good. My post op appointment on Monday was literally 5 minutes and I was sent on my way until my first fill in 4 weeks.   Now that the swelling has gone down, I am hungry!! I hated drinking the protein shakes since the pre-op week but now I really HATE them. I am sick of liquid anything, which includes soups and jello and even frozen pops. All I want now is some "real" food...bring the mushies!   I have to be on mushies for 3 weeks and so I already know a million receipes that will make me happy...so here is hoping that I survive until Saturday.:cool:
Moquarius

Moquarius

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4 week update

Its 4 weeks and 2 days to be exact and I am so ready for my 1st fill. I have been eating my fish and soft veggies but have not been hitting the gym as much as I wanted to at this point. The weight loss is going up and down with the same 3 pounds this week. I realize that I am more hungry this week and keep having cravings for bad things like ice cream, which I may or may not (I have) indulged in recently.   2 more weeks until my fill...sigh.
Moquarius

Moquarius

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