Sunshyne068

I need help with this also. I'm almost 3 weeks post op ... and while I am eating noticeably SMALLER portions, and less frequently .... at dinner time my appetitie feels like its full force and I can eat a lot more than I could at Breakfast or lunch. I eat maybe 200 cals for the 1st two meals ... then like 700 for the last meal ... is this mornal? I read that the band is tighter in the morning ... once I get in the green zone will I feel that restriction like "all day" ...? I just want to be successful with this thing I swear

Imperfect Im sure you'll be fine. I dont like needles either but I know I didnt do all of this to whimp out now. I just close my eyes and look the other way whenever I get stuck ... and thats my plan at my 1st fill.

what are you eating? and how often are you eating? have you tried the "5 day pouch test?" I heard it does wonders for getting you back on track with restriction

Liquid Tylenol got recalled or something, so its difficult to find. I just got 2 bottles of the children's pain reliver from Target and I'll use a double dose.

I have not, but I saw somewhere else on this forum that a patient was instructed to use "silcone sheets" to make scars less noticeable. I bought them from Walgreens here in Maryland. I just put 1 on today since my steri-strips havent fallen off of all my incisions yet. I'll keep you posted on the progress.

Can we do this for chocolate protein powder and sugar free Chocolate pudding mix that needs to be cooked on the stove as well?????

I havent started mushies yet ... I guess. Depending on what muchies are. No potatoes and whatnot, just applesauce and pudding. What are you guys eating? I get at least 30-40 grams of protein a day in shakes or protein juice shots (walmart.com) and that's about it for now. Im not getting my 64 oz of liquid. Maybe 40 oz of water and diluted juice.

I weighed every day. Ive lost between .75 and 1 lbs each day post op. Im gonna lay off the scale for a while though.

How many calories are you guys eating? Right after surgery I was eating between 300-500 calories a day ... now Im a week out from surgery and Ive been eating between 800-900 calories a day. Is that too much? Im steady on Protein shakes, Soups (broth and cream), applesauce, pudding (sugar free and regular) ... oatmeal, cream of wheat ... I would love some potatoes or ground beef or tuna or something! Ugg!

excellent news!!!! congrats! what kind of jeans were they bc I need help in the booty dept too

Della, I tried to get in at least 60-70 grams of protein a day via protein shakes. If i got way too hungry I would drink some crytal light. But sometimes I feel like I needed something to chew. I make a caesar salad of only romaine lettuce and low carb caesar dressing. That did the trick. Sometimes I would also have about 1/2 can of tuna with a little mayo since it was also protein. Don't eat any bread, potatoes or carbs though during this pre-op diet. That will set you back.

Looking glass. It's good to know the particulars about the swelling. I want some real food so bad after being on that 2 wks pre op diet ... but I'm def not gonna jeopardize my band. I put too much time into it. I'm doing better today I guess. I haven't had any vomiting and I've been sipping very slowly.

I've had tonsilectomy and I don't think I threw up ... But now that I think back on it I may have. I remember some type of pain in my incisions in the back of my throat bc of the acid that was coming up. Then I had jaw alignment surgery . I threw up as soon as I woke uP. Yesterday they gave me An anti nausea patch and some nausea meds in my IV. I still threw up. I think I'm doing much better now and thanks for all of your concern. I hope they will find some relief for you so that your process goes smoother.

Judy I sipped about 0.25 oz at a time. I asked for a different medicine last night but it gave me no Pain relief whatsoever. So this morning they gave me another 1mg of the dilaudid (or however you spell it). I hope it doesn't cause more nausea or vomitting . Otherwise I feel that I'm doing really well. I've been up and moving and walking and it's really helping the gas. Idk what I would do without you guys support! Luv you guys !

I had 2 oz of broth. They told me to sip it out of medicine cups. It came back up within 30 mins. I haven't vomitted since but I've only been sipping Water . I hope Breakfast goes better.

LisaNj , Yvonne, Dee, I got banded today! I've already vomitted the chicken broth I had ... No bueno. Now I'm having the worst tightness in my chest . Its annoyIng to breathe and talk. I'm making some little tiny burps but no big relief there. My incision bandages are pretty small so I'm guess the scars may be small too (fingers crossed). How are you guys doing??

I'm 14 hrs Post op right now. I'm having this severe tightness in my chest and stomach. I've walked a bit but the pain meds make me dizzy so walking is difficult. I asked my surgeon this morning if there would be any fluid. In my band initially and he said no. Ohhhhhhhh I feel miserable. I'm glad I know I'm not the only one with these pains.

I'm in Baltimore. Getting banded at Northwest Hospital this week. Email me sunshyne068@yahoo.com

I have BCBS Federal. While I've never had a problem with them ... I've never needed surgery authorization though them. I'm just wondering if anyone has them, and what the experience was with the authorization and hospital/Anesthesia costs, etc. Thanks so much.

1. wear a tucked in shirt without an obvious muffin top 2. not have to order the majority of my clothes online 3. go to pole dance class and be able to do advanced moves 4. wear a backless shirt or dress 5. not have my thighs rub loudly together when I walk

I cant wait until Lane Bryant, Ashley Stewart, Old Navy "Women's", Macy's "Woman's World" and the like arent my go-to stores anymore. I dream of the day that I can go to H&M or the regular section in Forever 21.

Soooooo .... during this liquid diet (im only 1 half week through it) every time I need to chew something, I make a caesar salad with minimal dressing .... is that bad????? Otherwise Im eating low carb high protein shakes and crystal light.

Hey Rell how are you doing, post band???? how do you feel? are you in pain?

I have BCB federal and I heard back in 2 days