azhoselady

Don't be too afraid to drink the liquids... some of us were the same... I was. the first 48 water, water, water....so you don't dehydrate.. Then if you can get a protein shake in that's awesome... welcome to the other side. I am a week out and feel really good already! Best of luck on this new journey you will do great!

Isnt it funny Tammy how one little egg can taste so good! I really don't like eggs but the egg drop soup saved me last week! Hope your doing well! Tammy

All true. I was banded last Friday and I was miserable for 3 days.... Sometime on Monday/Tuesday I turned the corner. Do your best with water and just like everyone says get up and walk around your house. It really does help! Welcome to the banded side!!!!

congrats!!!!!

It would be so nice if all the drs would adopt a similar protocol! It would make so a lot less confusing for all of us!

How are you feeling? I needed fiber too for the potty issues.... I have been adding benifiber to my shakes. Glad to hear you are doing well.

Shy, I started my mushies today... that is what my dr allows. I am doing fine so far. Had 1/4 cup of steel cut oatmeal really runny, protein shake and for lunch I had blended sweet potatoes with canned chicken. pureed in my food processor. So far no issues.... gotta go sip my water now though!

How far out are you Kiwijo? I would love to add some pb to my shake to kill a bit of the protein taste but I was afraid it was too much in the mushie phase.. I do like the idea of pb2... Need to check that out!

Hi Ladies, I love this site... I know sometimes its off a bit on quantity but it is simple to use and gives me a good idea of what I am doing.... Please feel free to add me I would love the friends! I am azhoselady on this too! Hope everyone is doing great! Tammy

Best Wishes to you evewinston! Let us know how you are doing!

Well said Sasha..... Sara you and I are band twins.. I was banded on 5/18 too 5 days ago. I am struggling tonight. Made dinner for my family taco salads... They smelled so good. I was dying to just put one bite in my mouth, just one, but the shear fear of getting stuck or putting my health in further jeopardy kept me from doing it. I get to start mushies tomorrow. I have talked myself out of pureeing Soup, potatoes or oatmeal all day! I know some get to eat mushies sooner but my Dr says one week so I might even be off by saying tomorrow...It is so tough and the one thing we all have to remember is we wouldn't need a lap band or surgery if we weren't addicted to food and had the ability to control our portions. Food has been my comfort when I was stressed, my friend when I was lonely and certainly my confidence when I felt I had none. How are you messing up? Don't risk complications by eating things you shouldn't be. You have made it this far I know you can do it! I had my hubby go to our favorite Chinese place today and he got me hot and sour soup. We strained it so all I have is the broth left. It is heaven. I would much rather have had their taco salad but I know that will come when I am healed. Are you drinking a lot of Water? I hope we can help you in some way your my band twin and I know we can do this together!!!

Hang in there... Day 5 and starting to feel human again... port pain seems to last but the incision pain went away faster for me.

I was the same way.... banded on Friday 5-18. I was swollen and afraid to drink anything. I had very little the first two days. Its most important for you to get water in so you don't dehydrate! Take a deep breath and relax you are healing...We are ALL different. I was so upset on day 1 when I got on because others banded the same as we were up and saying how easy it was and I wasn't in the same place. I know for me Pain meds also slows my systems way down... so I get off them as fast as I can. (not a suggestion just what I do). today is day 5 for me and I have had two shakes a jello and about 4 ounces of soup.Also about 48 oz of water too. I am a bit hungry and getting ready to make a protein shake. Hang in there and sip, sip, sip go slow. If you are still worried call your Dr. Its worth your peace of mind. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing!

Hi there I will try to answer your questions but remember all doctors seem to vary in these thoughts so you really do need to ask your doctor to be sure of how he wants you to proceed!!!!! Will the connection for refills stick out? MY DOCTOR USES A LOW PROFILE BUT DEPENDING ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS YOU MIGHT NEED A REVISION Do they have to cut you again when they refill? NO, IT IS DONE BY USING AN ULTRASOUND TO LOCATE YOUR PORT AND THEY USE A NEEDLE WITH SALINE TO INJECT IT THROUGH THE PORT How soon is a refill? DEPENDS ON YOUR DOCTOR MINE IS 6 -8 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY How long after surgery can you have sex? MY DOCTOR SAYS 4 WEEKS AND THEN A LESS STRESSFUL POSITION FOR THE BANDED PATIENT I did not know that I would be restricted on driving. How long? ONE WEEK OR AS LONG AS YOU ARE ON PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICINE ( I STARTED DRIVING YESTERDAY A LITTLE BIT BUT, I STOPPED PAIN MEDS 3 DAYS POST OP)

You will hang in there!!!!!!! WE got your back Girl! You are gonna be a hottie soon! Just think about all the fun you are going to have soon! I've been pc window shopping on victoria's secret! LOL

If you have nausea again.... My doctor sent me home with a nausea patch so I wouldn't get it. It is tough but you are on the other side now. Get lots of rest. I was feeling bad the first 3 days and thought I was a looser as a lot of people were saying it was super easy. But, as of day 4 yesterday I have turned a corner. Feeling more like the old me everyday..Just a bit lighter daily! Good luck and keep us posted... Hey Scorpiolady how are you doing? it is so hot already!!!!

I hear people doing it in just a day or two... guess I am just old (44) but I didn't really feel normal till yesterday which was day 4 for me. (my surgery was 5/18 Friday). I took all this week and got the weekends and a bonus of Monday due to Memorial Day. I think by then I will be back to almost 100% so I say take the week plus the weekend if you can.

You aren't taking up our time. That's why we are all here to help and learn and find support! The deceit part you will have to figure out on your own. I told work and most people I had a hernia and had to have surgery for that. It was a 1/2 lie... But, people didn't ask to much and it made things easier than saying I can't loose weight on my own and need a tool. I work in sales with all these very active fit men and they would give me too much advice and really we all know it is a tad bit easier for a man to loose than it is for a woman to loose. I wasn't allowed soup prior to surgery only after on day seven which isn't till this Friday for me. I am going to just pour a low-fat soup into my blender and puree it to liquid. really looking forward to the mushies. As for the protein shakes it is super important for you to get protein into your body. Even later on. It will help you loose weight and keep you full later. Have you tried a lot of brands of shakes? I would suggest a trip to Walmart or target for a few brands like EAS, Premier Protein and Atkins (I know their are many others) and try them as you go..The first two days I had zero appetite and really had to force it down. Don't forget drop ins like Crystal light (many other sugar free brands out there too). Variety was the key for me. The best advice I got was take a pillow with you for the car ride home on day of surgery to put between you and the seat belt. It helped a lot. I wore a cotton pull over sun dress that was bunched under my boobs so nothing touched my stomach. Ask away I am home till Monday and resting and I am getting sort of board so I would be happy to answer any questions! Best Wishes for a stress free fast surgery... You are on the road to your new lean body and healthy life!

Jenny yes, I got married a year ago.... Thank you!

I have like 6. the one biggest on the left side is the low profile port that hurts bad. the other 5 (I don;t know why 6 total) are already itchy! I really think some of us just don't do as well as others. hang in there atleast you have your mom as support/ motivation.

Hi Connie I don't have an answer for you but I live in Arizona basically its hot as Hell here so if this is true I am in BIG trouble!

.WE are band twins! I was banded Friday! I took Friday and all this week off as I know I don't bounce back that fast. I know some people do but maybe like the others have said you are expecting to much to soon, Good for you on the 10lbs! That is a great startl I got off the Lortab Sunday as it messes me up. I am taking childrens tylenol as every 6-8 hours and its helping. Please don't panic deep breath and know you are not alone. Hang in there I feel better everyday but I too was so envious of others on Saturday who were already saying how great they were doing.

Tere it is normal! I was so scared day of surgery I almost walked out. But I am a private pay and they had all my money! I never told anyone how much I weighed and now it just doesn't matter to me. It doesn't define who we are. You are going to do great and we will all be here for you! Let me know if I can help in any way I am so resent I can tell you with a lot of clarity! Deep breath and try to relax! You got this! Keep us posted!

Thats me I am so under my calories but I am sure it all balances out. I was so afraid to drink the first few days. Now I feel better and yes after day 4 I can say it is getting better every day! Good luck to all the new banders!

I think the gas depends on how much they put in you and how much walking you do... I didn't have much at first now I am blowing a@@ like crazy! LOL but it feels really good!