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OK so self explanatory!!! What can I take that helps!! I'm 3 days post op And feel backed up but afraid to strain!! I usually take exlax but can I crush one up? Will it work?

I researched which one wold be best for me. I wanted the band because you lose weight more slowly than bypass or sleeve. I wanted to have more control over my weight loss. I didn't want to lose it so fast that I didn't recognize myself!! My PCP and my surgeons PA tried to talk me out of the band but my surgeon said I am definetly wright for the band. I'm only 32 and I have the mind set to get to my goal. Either the band or slave are great tools to help....but I like the fact that if a year down the road if I were to fail the band and it just wasn't working for me....I can always get the sleeve. My surgeon believes that I will succeed with the band but the sleeve is always an option...but I agree with others...I want to keep all my original organs intact!!!! But I was banded Nov 12 and I'm down 25lbs so far and I'm so happy with my choice!! My kids already notice a change in me and that makes me smile!!! Hope you make the right decision for you. Its your body and you have to live with it...not your doctors....don't be pushed into something you don't want. In the end its your decision!!

They all sound delish!!! My mom makes chicken pot pie and its so good!! All the veggies are cut up real tiny and there's extra creamy broth...she made me a special one with no chicken and mashed potatoes instead of pie crust!! It was so good!! Almost like a chicken pot pie Shepard's pie!!!

Just got advanced to mushy foods!!! What are some of your favorites!!! On them for 4weeks so I need some variety!!! I have yogurt...cottage cheese....instant potatoes....oatmeal.... squash...all my favorites. But want to know what you all ate to get through!!! Happy Happy!!

I had to do an extra week of liquids. I use a wey protein powder that dissolves in water. I have 6different flavors of crystal lite...water all the time...a cup of tea in the morning....and beef...chicken....and veggie broth in my fridge. I go for my 3week post op Friday and hopefully I will be switched to mushy foods. I ended up in the hospital on postop day 4. Had problems swallowing so I was admitted. Got out 3days later. So got put on 1 more week of clears. I know its almost over but its just hard cause of all the holiday things I need to do and the clear diet isn't really giving me enough energy for the day. I know I can do it!!!! I made the big life change and I'm totally committed!!!

Sick of water and crystal lite and clear broths And protein shakes!!! Not a popsicle person ...... any ideas?

Does anyone still wake up and have that cup of hot coffee just like before you got your band? The craving yo hold that hot cup was overwhelming today so I made myself a cup. Tastes like heaven. I use 1% milk and only one sugar anyway so I don't think its bad. Tea just hasn't been cutting it! Should I not have had the coffee and stick to tea or not worry..its only one cup !!

I just had a bad stuck patch. All I did was take a sip of juice. It got stuck so bad!!! I was in pain for over an hour!!! I would get hickups and spit out foamy spit!! I finally just threw up but it wasn't hard at all. It was very gentle!! Now it was a big blob of phlem. Is that normal. I paged my surgeon but I'm just waiting to hear. Anyone throw up phlem!!? I'm totally fine now and no pain or discomfort!!

It turned out that I had swelling from my band placement. I stayed in the hospital 3days and now I'm home and comfortable and losing!!! Its common I was told that after surgery you can have swelling from the band. My surgeon came all the way in to the hospital that whole weekend just to take care of me himself!! Lots of support from the staff and the best nurse!!!

I was a big ice coffee drinker before my band. I have been coffee free for almost 4weeks now but wanted one real bad yesterday but fought the urge!! How do I change my ice coffee to a healthier one for me so I can join my girlfriends on a Sunday at Starbucks.

I'm a 24 and my size is a 9 or 10. Hope that helps!!

I have 6. Two on my left side of my belly...one above my belly button...two on my right side of my belly...and a big one right below my sternum...looks like a giant smiley face!!! Kind of cute!! My belly is smiling cause of my band!!

It turns out I had another episode. But I hadn't had anything to drink yet....this is weird. Anyone else have these problems?!!

My band is actually empty right now. I go for my first fill in 5 weeks. I was shocked to get stuck so bad on just juice. It was horrible till I passed it!! Feeling a little bit of the same pain right now but no where near what happened last night. I'm burping and sneezing do its helping but gonna call the doc again. Shouldn't be happening like this!!

OK so self explanatory!!! What can I take that helps!! I'm 3 days post op And feel backed up but afraid to strain!! I usually take exlax but can I crush one up? Will it work?

Thanks guys. Gonna try something!! I definetly need to go...just need help!!!

I was banded Monday. Pain is much better today. Take it easy and little walks help a lot. Especially with the gas pain. Small sips and don't rush your fluids!! I found sleeping propped up helps. Laying flat hurt!! And cover your belly with a pillow when sitting. I found it helped me when my kids were sitting with me.

Day three and feeling great. Still a little sore. I have 6 incisions but my big one for my port is the only one that's sore. Not going to push myself but going to try to do more today!! Maybe a walk with the kids!!!

I was banded Monday. I had them yesterday I had them in my left side. Especially when I layed down. I tried laying on my side and it helped. Plus sitting up more helped. I have to say I slept a lot better in the hospital bed than I do at home!!!

Trying to drink my protein shakes and get my fluids in...but its hard...I feel like I'm just sitting with a cup in my hand all day and its making me tired!!! Any advice on how to spice up this liquid diet to wake me up!!!? Got 12 more days before soft foods ( which I can't wait for cause I'm starving for something other than liquid!!) And I'm not going to deviate but just need some liquid suggestions!!!

In recovery...waiting to go up to my room....so happy I did it!!

In recovery...waiting to go up to my room....so happy I did it!!

Thanks guys!!! I'm do shocked how well I feel! Can't wait to get to my room and put my clothes on and walk!! Ready!!

Its time!!! Very excited and can't wait!!! Getting nervous but a good nervous!!! Any advice for tomorrow?

Looking for a good vitamin. Any suggestions? Surgery is November 12th and want to get prepared....