Bailey Jan

I have my first full tomorrow. My dr must be really conservative, here is my diet: First week - Clear Liquids ( Jello is included) Second week - Protein shakes and puréed foods Third week - soft solids/mushies Fourth week - regular diet Then I would be back for another fill.,.

I am ones month post op and also had the hiatal hernia repair and stil feel constan pressure in my chest. I also have tightness in my throat. I called the dr's office last week and the PA told me that the more weight I lose will give the lapband more room and I should feel less or no pressure at all soon. She also told me to call this week if the feeling remains the same. But, I have lost 27 pounds and still feel the same. I have my first fill Thurs so I will discuss it then but just wondering if anyone has any opinions or similar experiences? Thanks!!

Love ff refried beans and add a lil low fat shredded cheese and low fat sour cream on them! So far it is my fav meal. I also substitute the sour cream for ff cream cheese and heat it up all together, it is delish!

I don't have the sharp pain that you experienced but feel sore in that area, too. I also try to wear my pants under the port area and wear nightgowns when home. If we feel the same way then I am sure it is part of the healing process. I am wondering if we will always feel that we have something in our stomached? Does that feeling ever go away?

I need suggestions on the best way of what to mix crushed pills in? I am still on liquids and have been mixing it in jello but feel like throwing up everytime I have to tAke them.

Thanks so much for sharing! The responses have definitely steered me in the right direction. I am looking forward to start taste testing.

Is there a consensus out there on what is the best tasting and best Protein shake available for both the ready made ones and the powder mixes? Also, for my Stage 2 Diet (Week 2) it says to add Protein Powder to all low protein liquids. Could anyone suggest what protein powder they use? Lastly, does it matter if I make my shakes with skim milk or should it be with only Water or ice? Thanks!

My next question is can I swallow Ambien or do I also need to crush it? I asked today and was told that I can swallow my birth control pill and stared at the pill ten minutes before I was ready to take on the challenge. But, I was able to do it. I should have brought the Ambien with me today...they are also small in size but oval. Any opinions???

It is amazing what 2 days makes! I honestly did not think I would be feeling progressively better each day but it does really happen. I am still uncomfortable and cannot sleep on my side but have improved a lot over these two days. When I went to the dr today (I saw the P.A. though) she told me that I could start to exercise and not to lift more than 25 pounds. I feel that I am now where ready for that and will stick to walking as exercise especially with the hernia repair. But, I know that I baby myself when I have an injury and maybe it takes me longer to heal. I also stopped the pain meds at day 5 and are better off without them.

So happy we all made it to a week and I hope we are all feeling better each day! I know that all doctors are different but I was on a clear liquid diet only and could only have a few sips of Isopure, if needed. Today, I met with the P.A. and she told me that I should have had Isopure over the last couple of days. I am not that bummed but was really lightheaded and had no energy. But, I did lose a total of 15 pounds. I now want to compare my Week 2 Diet to others others out there...

Just crushed them and put them in coffee...it was the best solution! Thanks so much everyone, I would have never thought of it!

Thanks for your replies, I was hoping that there was a magical solution to make it easier. I may try coffee since it has a stronger taste.

My dr did not advise me to take either GasX or milk of magnesium but I have a lot of gas andi am 4 days post-op. I would call the office but since it is a weekend maybe someone here could suggest which one and how much they have taken... Thanks

Thanks!

Also July 3rd...was hoping to recover faster and still having gas pain. Starting tom, i am trying to only take the meds at night. We will see how it goes.

I got banded and had the hernia removed July 3rd and still sore bug everyday it seems to get better. I was also surprised w/how much pressure I feel but trying to look at the big picture.

I would love tobe included...I just joined and was banded on July 3rd. My fitness pal name is staceywj Thanks!

I have a question regarding vitamins: how soon after surgery do I start taking them? This is only my 2nd day post-op. Thanks!

I just had a hiatal hernia removed and got banded today. I am wondering if the recovery process is longer?

Thanks everyone! I am prepared for the worst but do far I can do that it is still no where near the pain I experienced w/ 2 c sections.

I am getting banded tomorrow! I am excited and scared but at least I have to be there at the crack of dawn when I will still be half asleep. Good luck to everyone! Stacey

Since it was so early and everything moved so quickly that time frame was great! Thanks everyone. My surgery Went well but had a double surgery. I had a hiatal hernia that I did not know about and it was removed. I'm feeling good on lots of pain meds.