shanrich96

I will be 3 weeks out this Friday and I feel the same way as you. I have started my mushies and have felt full after just a small amount. I notice that I feel that way for a good 2-3 hours, When I do get hungry the hunger I feel after isn't so bad that I can't wait for the next meal. I just hope it stays that way!

Well truthfully a day early but I had my first soft meal tonight! (If I had any more Soup I would have exploded LOL) I had some grilled haddock, a spoonful of mashed sweet potatoe, and 3 small mashed brussell sprouts. Here are my questions: Is it normal to feel a little weird in the stomach when you are first trying new foods (kinda like you feel it going in). So far everything seems to have gone down okay...but if there was going to be an issue...how soon would I know? On the upside (without a fill yet), I actually feel full after 1/2 cup!

Hi Everyone! I was banded on 2/25 in Hagerstown, MD. I am down 13 pounds since surgery. the first week was hard emotionally, but it has gotten better. I am still on full liquids, but am counting down the few days left until mushies (yeah!). I do some excercise (walk away the pounds DVDor if its nice out I just walk). All in all I am feeling good. My next appt (my first fill is 4/7). Glad to hear everyone is doing so well!

We were banded on the same day...and I so know what you are going through. I have tried to be creative with the soups and foods that I buy. I even found a butternut squash soup that was low in fat and calories and although not everyones taste it was a welcome change! You can also check the organics aisle. I also checked out the baby food aisle and found some yogurt blends with fruit (no chunks..It was kinda like stage1 baby food with a yogurt taste). I got the banana and that really was nice. I know this is tough, but think of long term benefits and goals. I do have to say I have the day I can start mushies on my calendar and have even planned my dinner for that night.....grilled fish and sweet potatoe.....

I was lucky and did not have to much discomfort laying on my sides, but when I did I used pillows to help cussion and support the side I was laying on. I had even thought about getting a body pillow, but didn't end up needing it.

I am almost 2 weeks post-op and I have to say I miss diet soda, steak and donuts! Isn't that a meal combination LOL!

Well I'm not sure there is one, but I thought I'd like to start one. This is an area that scares me (especially being new to this). I would like to have a comprehensive list of resturant dining. I don't want to avoid going out, but thought if there was a list of common places to eat and foods that people had good luck with. Ok I realize everbody is different (and we could end up with a whole menu LOL), but its a starting place. So if anyone is willing to contribute either post or pm me Thanks

I was banded 3 days before you and Yes Yes Yes I felt the same way...I even ended up taking 2 extra days of from work. I think it's a lot to process. For the most part I am feeling better. I am even exercising (walking) some. I still have ups and downs and times when I am just plain warn out. That being said, when I do have energy it is at a higher level than I have seen in ages! Hang in there it's going to get better!!!

Thank You so much for posting this. I was banded 9 days ago and am hoping to be that succesful!

Well I am a normally anxious person anyway...especially when it comes to health issues. So I knew that I would find some horror stories and issues that come from the banding. So how do you all deal with them. Do you think they come up more than the percentage I was told? I have had my surgery (8 days ago) and have done well so far and am pleased. But its hard to read about things like band slippage, more surgeries, band failure, not knowing how long the band will last in a body, and not worry. I have even heard horror stories about fills. I focus on the positives which of course thereseems to be more of...but man sometimes its hard!

Thanks for all the replies!!! I honestly am happy with what I have done and look forward to a healthier lifestyle. I did do research before surgery to decide what was best for me. I even debated between the bi-pass and the band....and obviously decided on the band (my dad had bi-pass). I figure if I do what I am supposed to and take care of myself I should be fine. But Nervous Nelly always likes to get her say

Just and FYI I was surprised when my nurses told me it was a common occurance after lapband surgery.

I have an answer as to why it happens...Basically the gas has now where to escape and some makes its way up verses down. i have also heard that sonce internal organs do not have nerves (we don't hear ouch my liver hurts) your body will signal pain somewhere else. A good example of this is a Heart Attack...where is the pain ...normally in the arm and shoulder. So with things being manipulated inside your body they hurt too. I was told that it's your diaphram protesting being disturbed. I had jokingly asked my doctor to make sure he "Burped" me before he sewed me up. He got a good chuckle.

Too cute. When my dad had his surgery my son who was 5 at the time and hadn't seen my dad for a while after the surgery went up and hugged him and said "your not my fat papa any more' I was horrified, but my dad took it all in stride and asked "well who am I?" My son instantly replied "your my skinny papa" to which my dad is known to this day 5 years later.

OMG this made me crack up!! Pre-op I wanted to hold a funeral for my old eating ways and favorite foods...thinking it would be good to mourn their loss. People looked at me funny. Maybe I should have tried the break-up route. I do have to say going in the break room has been difficult, but not as bad as I thought. I actually joined in lunch today (my lovely protein pudding..Yum), while they had normal meals. I did notice that my nose has become a lot more sensitive...I thouroughly enjoyed smelling all the delicious stuff in there. (torture) lol

My Doctor has a nutrionist on staff and both my doctor and nut recommend the same thing throughout recovery you should be trying to get atleast 60 ounces of protein.

I might be wrong but I thought I was told that it was standard procedure to use a urinary cath during all surgical procedures. It is normally inserted while you are asleep and removed just before the wake up. This way if there are any accidents (especially since they are pumping you full of fluids), that it won't cause any problems. That said I neither remember getting one or having it removed for my surgery....if I did get one.

Thanks guys. Has any one actually have some food leak up while they are asleep?

Sorry for all the questions, but there are so many unknowns being new to this. I am 5 days post-op and doing well. I had my dinner last night around 6:30 (a mocha protein shake about 4 oz) a little later I had about 2 oz of sugar freepudding. Everything seemed to go down fine. I went to bed around 10. At some point in the night I woke up and felt like I had something in my throat. I swallowed it and realized I had mild heartburn (not nearly as bad as it used to be). I think I had some food reflux, but it worries me that it was when I was asleep. Does that happen? and what can I do to prevent it?

Hi all, I was banded on the 25th and the surgery and after care went well. I was up and moving and had minimal pain. I really thought that I was going top make it back to work today. First I will preface that I do suffer with anxiety, and I think that me be part of what happened, but I would like to know if anyone else gets like this. I was a little nervous about getting back to work, but got up at 6am and had 2oz of my Protein shake. I removed my bandages and got ready to take a shower. I noticed I feel a weird heaviness in my lower abdomen. I got in the shower and got very tired, weak, short of breath, and couldnt even finish washing my hair. I have showered since I have been home...I have even gone out walking, but I seriously did not feel right. Of course the anxiety kicked in and I start worrying about everything from blood clots to band slipage (I am sure thats not it lol, but the mind is powerful) This then brought on a breakdown and the floodgates opened. I did end up taking the day off from work and think I am regretting my decision not to take the full week (I just heard about so many people taking just a few days to recoup). I just feel like the weakness and tiredness is a set back especially after doing so well in the beginning. Thanks for any input.

Thank you for all the replies!! I am feeling better and really believe it was to much to soon. Luckily my work has been fabulous through this process. I think that I will try a little more time off and see how it goes.

Hi JerseyGal, I am also 2 days post-op. At discharge my nurse told me that the antibiotics can cause diahrhea for several days, but of coure I have yet to experience my first BM. Just to let you know I also feel hungry...especially around my familes meal time and the wonderful smells. Its not a "severe" hunger, but I fell I could eat just a little something more than my my liquid Protein (yum, yum LOL). What makes it worse is I also have the grumbellies...I am not sure if this hunger or just gas.