SaraJ

Hi everyone, today i am 3days post op. i started on thick soups and yogurt today. I had my two protein shakes and, drank all my liquids. I just feel so empty and hungry, its giving me a headache. Im starting to wonder if i can do this. Im hoping once i start actual food its much dfferent, but right nowi am just wondering hw im going to make to the end of ths phase if im going to feel like this. Please some feedback....... Thanks, Sara

Kaz, im not involved in this, thank God. I just asked a question about being hungry. Im sorry this has gotten out of hand. I think its been an unfortunate misunderstanding. The two girls fighting both offered me advice, and i appreciate that very much! Sara

Has anyone been told by their doc that they had to stop taking diuretics? I take them for my BP. I am hoping i dont need as many meds once i lose weight, but for now i would like to continue taking them.

Hi hely, i take chlorthaladone. It helps your body to not absord sodium, and being on the first two weeks pst op and drinking soup, i feel the effects of the sodium in them even though they are low sodium soups. I have a headache all day, thats what salt does to me. Anyway my MD said ok to stop, monitor my BP for a while and let him knw how i feel.

Can someone tell me what it feels like when you start food. What is the full feeling like? I know i am just 4days post op and still sore but feel like i have a lump in my throat when aybe i drink too fast.

I am at phase II....thicker liquids and shakes. I ave sample menu from doc ad it says to wait an hour to drink after meals and shakes. I also dont think i can drink coffee unless decaf. good luck!

Mis73', i am sticking to my post op diet, i didnt say i ate anything i shouldnt have. I was just wondering why i was so hungry since i ate yogurt and soup and it didnt satiate me. I know now that isnt the case for some at this point.

Hi Leslie, i guess i just dont knw what to expect. My doc said a lot of people dont get a fill for a year because of the swelling and the band itself without a fill does restrict. I just hope i feel full when i am able to eat. As for the protein...ive tried three...Unjury i didnt like because it leaves an after taste in your mouth..i also tried " something" Nectars, i cant remember the name. They have lots of flavors and BJ's Bariatrics will sell sample packets. I like the chocolate lavors the best but they also leave that taste. The best so ar is Designer Whey, no funny after taste. Sara

Hi all, i am only three days post op and not feeling great. I actually felt better on days 1 and 2. Anyway, you know the pain you get when you swallow something that doesnt go down an it hurts, thats the feeling i have right in the middle of my chest. Also i can't take a deep breath, that hurts too. I hope its normal, but i thought it was strange that i felt better yesterday than i do today. I havent needed any pain pills. Sara

Hi everyone, i was banded ydy. When i took my meds last night (i broke the big ones in half) I could feel that they were kind of stuck. Which got me wondering how do i take all the supplements we are supposed to take every day? What does everyone here do? I really dont want to chew them. Sara

Hi everyone, I was banded this morning, not feeling too bad. I have been drinking water and had an ice pop since ive been home. I just asked my husband if he could bring me some broth. Well he read the label and its not zero fat, so he wont give me any. It is low sodium. Does it matter if i have it just for today? Sara

Hi everyone, i am getting banded on the 26th and his week I am going to get the things i need for the first 2 weeks post op. I was told on days 3-14 I can have low fat soup and yogurt. I am looking for suggestions for soup. I have no idea what is good to buy since I never bought canned soup. Also I was told the yogurt has to be plain. Any suggestions for what I can add to it to make it taste better? Thanks, Sara

I didnt know that either when i first went fpr my consultation in January. Its a real let down isnt? Sara

Where do i find the weight loss ticker? Also, i am waiting for progress reports and updates from those of you who were just recently banded. Hope all is going well. Sara

I just tried the Unjury shake and i dont like it. It reminds me of the shakes i used when i did the Optifast diet. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Can anyone recommend a coupe of others i could try? Sara

I know everyone is different but i would like to know (if anyone can answer) what is the average weight loss per month? Sara

Hi kajack, im scheduled for the 26th also. I have to go to a 3 hour class at the drs office on the 14th so i dont know yet if i have to do any pre op diet. I wonder why some require it and some dont? I had my endoscopy yesterday. I am so ready to get this done. Sara

I have a question for anyone who can answer.....can you tell me why we cant drink carbonated beverages after the surgery? Sara

Hi everyone, i am scheduled for feb. 26th. I am seeing my MD for clearance and the gastro doc and getting recent blood work. . I am 54 years old and i noticed Cynthia's post saying she had to have a stress test. Is anyone else having more tests than i am? I dont want to worry. Is there anything else i should be doing? Sara

Hi, i am scheduled for feb. 26. I just had my initial consult in Jan and since i am paying out of pocket, everything is going so fast. I need to do this so i guess in a way its better if i dont have too long to think about it or i might change my mind. Cant wait really, very excited and scared at the same time. Just dont like being under anesthesia, think im not going to wake up. I hope im not the only one who thinks of those things. Would like to keep in touch with all you feb bandsters!