☠carolinagirl☠

just keep drinking (sf popsicles saved me). i drained low sodium chicken noodle Soup and mixed w/water (to make my broth). you are doing great. stay w/it.

I needed to read this today

had surgery on a wed and the following fri, i was back to normal and ready to go back to work (i took 8 days).

well, since you are sorta (eating) too much at one time. (small sips, small drinks, small small small). keep up with the Protein. that will keep you full and will need to be your BFF.

well, can you have your parents take you and then hub can take you home and spend time with you taking care of you? i had to stay overnight also and i sure was glad he was there the day i went home. all the best.

also, just because you can eat it (or a large amount) doesnt mean you should either. you have to (help) the band. jean, you are doing great. keep it up

itching means (healing). not to worry if you feel slight pain (or tender) that could mean the scar tissue is forming around the port site. i am sure you are fine. but any concerns, call your doctor and ask them and let it ease your mind. all the best.

not sure if you are on (liquids as i think you most likely should be). the only time i felt that way is if i was not drinking enough or getting enough Fluid intake. i think you should drink more (popsicles etc). i think that would help. but call your dr if that makes you more comfortable. you do not want to be vomiting so early after surgery. you are healing. (ask them for some anti nauseau meds, that will help).

i agree with you jean. i also think that some may believe the band will do all the work (and the weight will continue to come off as it did during the liquid stages). not gonna happen. if you eat like you did before surgery, you are only hurting yourself. if you overeat more than the recommended amount, you are only hurting yourself. this is not a will power situation. this is a want to situation.

*Im eating stuff I shouldnt eating to much* i am a newbie bander so the only thing i can say is, just because you can eat (alot) doesnt mean you should. also, if you know you shouldnt be eating something (that is high fat/high calorie) then stop doing that. go back to the basics. Protein first. veggies and fruit and in small amounts. And drink alot of Fluid (water). i cant speak to the fills per pinks post but that could also help. I think right now, ok so you gained and you are in a rut..ok...ok....lets not beat ourselves to a pulp. you cant changed yesterday, but you can change today. make those small changes and make yourself well. YOU can do this.

i am very surprised that you are not on liquids. my first week after surgery i was on clears and the 2nd week full liquids. just be careful with what you (eat) too soon.

mis73 def my hero

nice and you will think its a milkshake :wub:

yes, i freeze mine every day. and if its frozen just let it thaw most of the time i take it out at slushy stage.

yes. yes it does. but please note any surgery can have complications. i have this surgery as i was too frightened to cut my insides. once that is done, there is no going back. the lap band can be took out if it needs to be. that being said, things can happen with any surgery. i had more pain when i had my gallbladder took out. you get this surgery, you lose weight, feel better and hopefully control your health. seems kinda easy to me that decision to make. do this for you and you alone. if you do, not only will your daughter she her mother get well, but also, this may encourage your mom and sister

drink a Protein shake, eat sf popsicles, sf pudding, (if on food, tuna salad, chicken salad) and drink

what part are you waffling about?

in feb, this year, at my pcd, i weighed the most i ever had in my life. in march, my grand daughter was born those two things helped me make this easy decision to get the band/plication.

if its near your port, it most likely is scar tissue building up around it. mine was very sensitive to the touch about a month out. it gets better. if in doubt, call the dr tomorrow and let them know. it will make you feel better. all the best

you are still healing after surgery. major surgery. instead of being so focused on losing weight, concern yourself with healing. it will start, losing weight, with fills and with your eating habits (smaller amounts). all the best.

you are doing great with your pre op. i dont think your cal intake is (a huge deal) right now as you are pre paring your liver for surgery. on my pre and post op liquid diets (4 weeks liquids), there was not a calorie limit though in my mind, i know 3500 cals is a pound. id ask your dr on you cal questions if you are concerned, hang in there and all the best.

just because you can eat whatever, do you really you think that is good? didnt over eating junk/high food food get you/me in this position to need wls surgery?? its a 3inch plastic band in your stomach. the real changes are mental. YOU have to make the band work. with that type of thinking, you maybe doomed before you even give yourself a chance.