gwenlyn089

new to the forum, and banded monday. just wondering how other newbies are doing, and how everyone is adjusting. i had no fill at the time of surgery & was in a lot of pain up until today. i'm so proud of myself for not taking any pain/ nausea medicine today. however i am feeling hungry, which my surgeon said i probably shouldn't feel. anyone else feel this way? also, about 10 minutes after i drink something, i get a sharp pain in my chest, and it's hard to breathe. is this a stuck feeling? or just that i drank too much? look forward to talking with you all!

I was also banded on 4.23 and I'm a nurse as well. I was told by doctor not to return to work since I am on my feet all day as well, until after my follow up appointment - which is tomorrow. Feeling pretty good today. Still some soreness around port area, and I get tired if I'm moving around too much. Take it easy today and best of luck!

mine are also itchy. if i wear anything too tight for too long, it also bothers that area.

i am also getting anxious to exercise. i have been up walking around in the house & yesterday went out with the hubby for some shopping. i can't wait to get on an elliptical. post op day 6 and i am down 9 lb.

my area around my port is basically the only pain i have anymore. it is very irritating if you even slightly run your finger over it sometimes. hope you are feeling better!

i also have been hungry. and i know i need to be getting more protein & water in me, but it's just so hard. i'm debating on making some smoothies, but i'm afraid this isn't really considered a liquid? also, i am not allowed to take off my bandages until i go for my follow up appointment on tuesday. i haven't really noticed any bruising, but they are getting itchy. - which could mean only one good thing - i'm healing! hope everyone else is hanging in there!

congrats & good luck! keep up the positive attitude!

day 4 here for me as well. struggling with the protein shakes. i'm not a big fan of milk. but also doing the kellogs protein powder (5g protein, 5g fiber). also chicken soup broth. i'm not sure if i can have broccoli & cheese soup. dr. says as long as i can get it through a straw (without using one) then i can have it. not a big fan of jello either. stopped pain meds today. no nausea, but lots of gas. walking helps best of luck to you all though!

i also stopped taking my pain medications today. no allergic reaction, but the pain has definitely subsided. no nausea either. just lots of gas. i am still trying to learn how to "sip". not that i gulped my drinks all the time, but i just feel so thirsty sometimes. all these protein drinks are definitely not helping with my thirst either. as for the bowel movements, i mean think about it, we haven't ate anything in days, or weeks. (depending on your doctors orders for pre-op.) so i wouldn't be super concerned yet, but i'm sure milk of magnesia will definitely do the trick.

the tightness in my chest finally started to disappear today. i only get it now and then, but mostly about 10 minutes after drinking. i hope it goes away for you soon! keep walking & maybe that will help. i try to walk every hour for at least 5 minutes.

no, not clear. just all sugar free popsicles, broth, & protein shakes. have any other suggestions? my surgeon suggested anything that i can sip through a straw (without using a straw) i can eat. but wouldn't that be considered purreed food? - which is weeks 2-4.