BeeBlueHeron

You know what did it? I had a protein shake (premixed, bottled) and emptied my vitamin capsule into it. May have just been low on the nutrient spectrum.

Oh Jason, right there with ya! Only six days out, and woke up this morning with bed spins!!! WTF? And yesterday I felt so good! So I guess it's two steps forward, one step back. If I relax today, I bet I feel 100 percent better tomorrow. I'm still on mostly clear fluids......blech! Sounds like you're doing great! Just a few more days until mushies....you can do it!!!! And your results are terrific.....good for you!

I just really bummed now.....feel like I took two steps back in my recovery. I've showered this morning, but still really, really dizzy, too dizzy to drive or do anything. Drinking coconut Water, regular water, had peppermint tea, even had a little liquid yogurt (doctor okayed it). Maybe I overdid yesterday?

It was a joke --- about the morning-after results of my old drinking days. You're right, no one wants to feel like this! Ugh.....like the worst hangover ever. It's a little better, been sipping peppermint tea, but still spinning and nauseous.....blech!

I have NOT been monitoring my intake -- just sipping all day. Maybe I'm taking in a lot less than I thought....

I'm no expert, but I think this is probably a question for your doctor. I'm only a week after you and am on three weeks of fluids, so no solids for me until September 18! I would describe everything that's happening to you to your surgeon. It sounds like you could use a fill earlier than he's prescribing. But also don't pay attention to everything your boss says: Remember, we're snowflakes! Good luck! Blue

I'm allergic to all artificial sweeteners but especially sucralose (Splenda) which is in everything! Maybe your doctor will let you use something like Raw protein (unflavored) mixed up with juice, or a protein powder from a health food store with natural sugars in it, like my doctor did.

I would limit it to about 20 minutes (if you're keeping track) and focus on What It Was Like Before (how bad it was), What Happened (how you came to the decision to have the surgery), and What It's Like Now (how good it is). Just tell your truth -- you'll be great!!!

Gorgeous! Congratulations!!!!

I made an interesting concoction just now -- I took a half-cup of organic sweet pea Soup (no chunks), added some Water to thin it, added some Raw unflavored Protein, a little Adobo seasoning, and had me some full liquid -- woo-hoo! Blue

Good for you! Keep us posted!

Name, real or screen~BeeBlueHeron Goal weight for September 29th~182 Weight on September 1st~187.5 Age~48 Dietary goal for September~stay on fluids until Sept. 18, then start hi-protein solids Exercise goal for September~walk 20 minutes twice a week Personal goal for September~Kick **s at my new job! Date banded~8/27/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~10.5 pounds What is your favorite Fall Activity? - My birthday!!!! (Still!)

So I'm having a sort of crisis here. After four days of nothing, my bowels have decided to have a rowdy pre-Labor Day pool party. Apparently I didn't get the invitation. :wub: Have had to take a couple of showers and change my clothes. Not fun! Any brilliant ideas? I made an appointment with my follow-up doctor for tomorrow morning, but I would like to get through the night and still have a modicum of dignity left. Blue

My friend brought over some little Immodium pills. I broke them in half and over an hour or so I took one and a half. Did the trick!

Okay August bandsters -- don't forget to say "Rabbit, rabbit" first thing tomorrow morning for a good month!

Hard lesson to learn, it sounds like you might be allergic to the surgical adhesive, like I am. Feel better!

I haven't gotten there yet, but it looks like adding the unflavored Unjury protein powder to just about anything will up the amount! Blue

Good luck, you're giving yourself and your family the best gift ever.

Good luck! It will be time for your surgery before you know it, and you'll be healthy and ready for it!

Choked up. Or maybe that's just the band restricting.

Yay! A friend who had LB surgery last year is gonna come over and bring me some Immodium. Continue as you were.... :-)