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I never thought about chicken salad... that sounds fantastic right now! I should be able to start THurs. My doc requires that you do not feel your band in order to move through stages. I have not felt my band since day 1! So i am pretty sure that I am supposed to stay on puree for 2 weeks... I am happy to know. Protein has been a good journey, weather drinking it added to Crystal Light, Mio, or made like a coffee. Stay with it, your find what you like.
I miss chewing on food...lol

Well my big day is on Thursday, I am starting to get nervous.....but excited at the same time! I am so done with this pre-op diet and ready to move onto the post-op stage. The thing that worries me the most is not being able to sleep on my stomach and those dreaded gas pains! Congrats to all the banded members of February and the ones to come, I look forward to keeping in touch with your journies!!

Sounds like you're doing great, and good for you getting in all that protein! I really struggled with that! Do you get to go to pureed foods on Thursday? I was on liquids for 2 weeks...just got to start the pureed foods on Monday (chicken salad never tasted sooo good!!).

Hello Ladies,
It's a little personal, so sorry for TMI, but is anyone having issues with "liquid in, liquid out"? I have between 600-775 cal per day and get between 58-70 grams of Protein. Today is the first day that I have had this specific issues. Been struggling with watching my whole family eat while I've been on liquids for the last 5 days. I've lost 9 lbs since surgery and have been walking daily. Fluids were a little light yesterday but other then that, things have been very positive. I see my Doc Thurs and can't wait to get to puree stage
THank you for the support.

It's been a little strange at night. Had my first belly sleep last night post surgery but, the biggest this is that my husband is saying that my snoring is pretty much non-egsistant now.
I had my hiatial hernia repaired but did anyone else show immediate results to stopping snoring?

It's been a little strange at night. Had my first belly sleep last night post surgery but, the biggest this is that my husband is saying that my snoring is pretty much non-egsistant now.
I had my hiatial hernia repaired but did anyone else show immediate results to stopping snoring?

What an amazing relieve to get rid of a mask and sleep slightly more comfortable. Hang in their lady, you are almost there and it will all be worth it.

What an amazing relieve to get rid of a mask and sleep slightly more comfortable. Hang in their lady, you are almost there and it will all be worth it.

We have all had to laugh instead of cry. We are on the team called, "Getting it done". No more checking to see if we are the fattest person in the room.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

i had that also
and it hurt to take deep breaths
esp with that little doo hickey i had to use for a week for breathing treatments ouch
but i rested, used my pain meds and each day it got better and yours will too

I was banded on Monday and had also found out post-op that I had a hiatal hernia that the my surgeon repaired! I feel like the hernia repair is the most painful part of the surgery. I have been walking as much as possible even though I get super tired QUICK. Have you been using a heating pad at all, I found this helped me a lot! I hope you figure out something to help you along the way!!

THank you everyone for the Prayers and positive words. I am so grateful and very appreciative for all the support. I was able to be home by 1pm.
I actually feel hungry and that my "thirst" is unquenchable. I have had 1 SF Popsicle with no problem and tried chicken broth and about threw it up. So, no chicken broth today. I might try a Protein shake later tonight.
I have been able to git rid of most of my gas pain by placing my arms above my head and breathing deep. I did discover I had a hiatle hernia and the doc repaired that today as well. Defiantly still have pressure by my collar bone but it maybe 1/4 of the strength that it was coming out of surgery.
Over all , I'm looking forard to recovery. Thank you again guys, and CHEERS to BandLand

THank you everyone for the Prayers and positive words. I am so grateful and very appreciative for all the support. I was able to be home by 1pm.
I actually feel hungry and that my "thirst" is unquenchable. I have had 1 SF Popsicle with no problem and tried chicken broth and about threw it up. So, no chicken broth today. I might try a Protein shake later tonight.
I have been able to git rid of most of my gas pain by placing my arms above my head and breathing deep. I did discover I had a hiatle hernia and the doc repaired that today as well. Defiantly still have pressure by my collar bone but it maybe 1/4 of the strength that it was coming out of surgery.
Over all , I'm looking forard to recovery. Thank you again guys, and CHEERS to BandLand

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

THank you everyone for the Prayers and positive words. I am so grateful and very appreciative for all the support. I was able to be home by 1pm.
I actually feel hungry and that my "thirst" is unquenchable. I have had 1 SF Popsicle with no problem and tried chicken broth and about threw it up. So, no chicken broth today. I might try a Protein shake later tonight.
I have been able to git rid of most of my gas pain by placing my arms above my head and breathing deep. I did discover I had a hiatle hernia and the doc repaired that today as well. Defiantly still have pressure by my collar bone but it maybe 1/4 of the strength that it was coming out of surgery.
Over all , I'm looking forard to recovery. Thank you again guys, and CHEERS to BandLand

I am a teacher and I got tons of candy from kids today. It was insane. I tied up all the candy in a white bag, brought it home and tossed it in the garbage. Felt a little guilty but had to do it for myself.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.

Wow, today is the day. I have the surgery at 7:30 this am. I will check in after for anyone else that has questions, but for now,
PRAYERS and POSITIVE THOUGHTS are well appreciated. My name is Diana and I will talk to you all soon.