Meglvn100

Thank you everyone!

So today is my Birthday & I'm going to the movies for the first time since being banded. I'm still on mushies right now. Anyone have any suggestions for snacks to sneak into the theater? I love movie popcorn & want to have something in it's place.

I am almost 2 weeks post op & still on a liquid diet. I only have 2 more days left before I introduce mushies, but just within the past few days my weight has gone up! I don't understand how if I'm only having liquids I could be gaining. Did this happen to anyone else? It's freaking me out a bit that I am one if those statistics that the band is not going to work for. I'm following Dr orders, I'm walking every day, & I'm drinking my water. The only thing I can think the cause is that I'm not getting enough calories. I'm getting at the least 500 a day which was considered acceptable from my Dr at this stage. I need encouragement :-(

I was banded one week ago today. Yes it's normal. I had it too. It made me think at first it doesn't feel right but then again my whole body didn't feel right due to the anesthetic. I wasn't sure. But I read and read and read about gas pain and walking so that's what I did. I've been walking a mile every day to feel better. By day 4 & 5 I began to feel more like me. It does get better and better. Today I feel good, I'm even going back to work tomorrow instead of next Wed, my original plan. You guys will see it through! Walk walk walk :-)

I had surgery on the 19th last Fri & today I have been able to pick up my 19 month old, he's 27lbs. I just have to be careful & try to remember to lift w/ everything other than my tummy muscles. My husband has to go back to work tomorrow so I am forced to do it as well. My Dr said I would be fine the day after surgery to lift him, but I beg to differ on that one. I still am not able to bend over the tub though. I'm just going to have to make sure my husband dies that before bedtime. Other than that I feel pretty good. Just be sure to listen to your body, not everyone recovers the same.

I was just banded the 19th, my Dr only had me on clear liquids for the first day as well & now I can have full liquids. Maybe you should check w/ your Dr to see if they meant full liquids not clear. I think that the clear is the most torturous, I can hang w/ full. Also if you do have to stay on clear I've tried the Isopure protein drinks, they are considered a clear liquid, they're not too terrible & it would help w/ your hunger. Just remember it's not forever, you do get to eat regular food soon. You can do it!

I just had my surgery yesterday. The gas is slightly painful. I was wondering how many of you took chewable Gas X at this point? Since I'm only on liquids I was concerned if it's ok. Any advice from my now fellow bandits?

Getting banded in 7hrs!!! Can't believe it. I'm excited, scared, nervous, an emotional mess to say the least. Don't think I'll be able to sleep. Hope it goes well.

I just love everyone's response & questions on here! It makes me feel very supported & supportive. Just wanted to say thanks first. Now, NJGirl-I haven't ever made a full one I usually just do 1/3 or 1/2 a serving & thank you I will take your suggestion on the total lean. Foodlover-I have mixed it w/ both Water & I use Lactaid Fatfree Milk both taste good. The milk taste better but it adds more calories, of course. Flamingjun-If I use one scoop then yes only 4oz liquid, or if I use 1 & 1/2 scoop 6oz liquid. Good luck! MelissaNY-You could still try it & break it down like I have. A half serving is 140 cals & 30g Protein, not too bad. Sorry for the late reply everyone. I hope I have helped.

I feel the need to share of the protein drink I found by chance. It's GNC's Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60. It is soooooo good. I have chocolate. One serving is 3 scoops, sometimes I just use 1/3 or 1/2. It has 280 cals, 7g carbs, 2g sugar, & 60g protein! Everyone should try it.

So I'm on day 3 of liquid diet, anyone have any suggestions of things to "eat"? I was thinking I may be able to have fruit smoothies but do you guys think that's a mushie or full liquid? If I get full liquid votes, I'm getting one ASAP! Lol

Thank you all. I can definitely take him to daycare, but my worry is lifting him out of his crib, lifting him to get him dressed & changed, lifting him into his high chair to eat, & lifting him into his car seat to take him to daycare. My husband leaves the house at 4:30 in the morning to go to work so I won't have his help in the mornings. Do you guys think I will damage anything by doing all this?

Hey everyone! I have my surgery date on the 19th, FINALLY. I'm starting to get the worries of being able to tend to my little boy after surgery. He's only a year & a half. My main concern is being able to pick him up. My husband only has 2 available days off to help me, & I don't really have anyone else to do so. With the surgery being on a Friday that gives me only 5 days of recovery before I need to be capable to lift my toddler. I was just wondering if there's anyone out there that has small children/child that had the same problem or had a solution. I'm not really sure what the criteria is for lifting after surgery. I have a call in to my Dr but have not had a response. I'm worried that even whatever the Dr has to say I really don't have any choice I have to take care of my baby. Any words of advice my fellow lapbanders?

My Dr's office just called to schedule my surgery. OMG! Finally this is happening. I'm having a hard time figuring out when to do it though. My best friend of 12 yrs is getting married. I'm in the wedding & want to make sure that I'm feeling good. My questions for everyone is if I have my surgery 4 weeks from the wedding, 1 How was everyone feeling by then, & 2 I know this might be ridiculous but when my friends & I have a party, we PARTY, so how long did everyone wait to have a cocktail? I know I can party without it but I wouldn't mind having one or being able to toast with some wine? Any advice would be great!