Pollyanna12

I voted, can we go back and vote again tomorrow???? I'm gonna try :-0

I am on purred foods still, and had no problems. In recovery I dad 3 shots of water and a Popsicle - the nurses said if I did that right away I should be fine! I afraid I will need to diet until my fills kick in!

My nurse said cream soups are ok, I was banded on the 20th. I am hungry, but 1/4 -1/2 cup of soup holds me for hours. I She said yogurt was ok too. I just can't seem to face another shake! I did make a small box of pudding with 2 scoops protein. I have been mixing 2 tbsp of that with skim milk for a glass of chocolate milk. That seems to help break it up a bit. They said I should be at 75 - 80 gr protein a day, and I am no where near that.

YAY!!! Congratulations to you. I am so excited to read your story, and hope for similar results for myself! Thanks for sharing

Sorry, that post was out of order. My kindle is not letting my reply correctly and pulls old posts in! <3 ky <3 Do take care of yourself and a good counselor will help! There is a light in your tunnel and I hope you can find yourself edging toward it soon. God bless

Plain yogurt is yucky! I sometimes mix in a tablespoon of preserves. I also mix dry onion dip in and eat it with veggies or a potato.

Thanks for this thread, and I love everyone's answers. - I want to go horseback riding again - I want to go to the movies and not take up both armrests - I want to walk into a room and not have to navigate to the chairs without arms bcuz my butt won't fit - I want to believe my husband when he says I am beautiful, now I roll my eyes and think 'poor sap'

Yes, itches are good as long as the incisions are not red and irritated. The weight gain is normal, as folks said - my nurse told me not to freak out. Hope the gas is moving, and your water starts to go down!

Msec you are after my heart. I would love to wander a Cabela's under the guise of recovery. I will have to settle for a Costco trip tomorrow, early before the crowd. Hang in there everyone, so glad to read good reports.

Yup, hungry. The soup saved me today!! Saw the nurse for follow-up she said everything looks great. I made pudding with protein powder then froze some for a chocolate shake, but the soup was way better!

Prayers and strength. Losing my mom was so hard, but I know she would support me to be successful on this journey. I bet your mom would want success for you too. Blessings dear, allow your self time to grieve.

That is adorable. Congrats

I swear I could drink Frank's hot sauce, yum. I actually put a dash in some cream of chicken soup today!!

I was so nervous about getting to the surgery center promptly at 6:00 am, I had a heck of a time falling asleep. So, when my alarm rang at 5:00 am I immediatle turned it off. Yes, right back to sleep. So, at 6:05 am I woke up. Darn it!!! I jumped in the shower, my hubby called day surgery and I made it there by 6:20. Can you stand it??? Everything else went fine but this was not how I wanted the day to start!

my brother was banded 8 years ago. He has done great with the band, and been very supportive of my journey. Before my surgery, he called and said a package was coming with something I would need. Assuming the best, I thought how sweet a copy of Jean MacMillan's book or something. Today the mail came, and I now have my very own model lap band, stomach and port! Turns out he has become quite good friends with a WLS on the east coast. Gosh how I laughed!!! I suppose it's good I bought my own copy of Jean's book.

My nurse said today was the first I could have a protein shake. I see her tomorrow and am hopeful she'll say I can have soup. I am getting about 50 oz fluids a day. My husband is a great support though he's kind of like the Florence nightingale of a concentration camp! He has my post op directions memorized and is watching me like a hawk. Stay on the straight and narrow, march 20 was a wonderful day for surgery!!

Brandi, I have been thinking about you and really hope you are doing better. I am still getting better each day, but know like clockwork when it is time for pain meds. I am out to 4 - 4 1/2 hrs on pain meds. Walking as much as I can and going up and down the stairs a few times a day. Hang in there. And hopefully you are experiencing less discomfort.

Does your physician's office offer a group? OA may help, I think the 12 steps can help with anything so they should help your eating and exercising plan. Good luck!

Stephy- gas pains started today, not as bad as the port area discomfort. I am managing decent fluids and felt great after my shower. How are you doing today ?

I agree with stephy, you should not be so miserable. O you have an on call number for th nurse ? I would call in! I was banded today, and m doing ok. I need my pain med right on schedule th pain at the port is roughest. Have kept water and jello down. Hope you get some relief ddgarcia it makes me sad this has been so tough of a day for you

Yay Angie! My grandson's presence is a huge motivation for me!! I hope to be as successful as all of you. This site is so incredibly helpful!!! Thanks all.

So happy for you! Keep it up...

I put some sugar free jam in the plain yogurt. Costco plain is good but need something added. In the small containers I like Dannon's Oikos which is already mixed so no chunks!

Tracey - go swim! There is nothing better than engaging in an activity you like and excel at!! I love water, I love swimming, and I have had no weird looks from the other lap swimmers about my size. Lap swimmers are an elite club, and they welcome anyone who can stick with it! Good luck.