bagdon08

I was banded on 4/12. I had to follow a no carb diet the week before surgery. I lost 19lbs but I would have hurt somebody's grandma for a ill sugar! I just went for my follow-up appointment yesterday. My Dr. said he wants me on the same diet post-op and to include a chewable vitamin. He said fruits and vegetables are not important to incorporate. He wants me to solely focus on protein. He also said to only eat when I am hungry. If that means once or twice a day that's fine. Where are the nutrients coming from? Fiber? Clearly I am not a nutritionist and wouldn't have ballooned up to 335 if I had all the answers, but I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around this. He told me to trust him. Any thoughts?

As I have stated I do trust my Dr. I just don't understand the food plan.

EAS protein shakes. Jello. Ask your Dr abt GasX too. The pain I had afterwards was severe gas pain and slight abdominal discomfort. Good luck!

I will absolutely share what I learn.

Thanks for the advice and opinions. I am going to talk with a nutritionist to come up with a plan that works for mr. I do agree I should value my Dr's advice but there needs to be some type of plan that I can be successful with. I know out of the 20+ years of dieting unsuccessfully the one I know that doesn't work is NO carbs. I need to be patient and remind myself that this is a tool to aid in weight loss and I need to find something that works for me.

Yes, they do. I will call the office on Monday.

Hmm...no snack was ever mentioned. I'm really not getting this I guess. Should I be consulting a nutritionist?

I appreciate the answers! When I weighed after surgery I was joking saying that my Dr did the wrong surgery! Lol!

I had surgery 4/12. Before surgery I was on a zero carbs diet-I lost 19lbs in 1 week. Since the morning of surgery, I have gained 4 lbs. I am on liquids and averaging 700 calories per day.

Thanks! I am 3 days out. I am just really happy that the gas pains-that my Dr failed to mention have started to subside.

How come I have gained 5 lbs? Before surgery I lost 19lbs in 1 week just following no carbs but since surgery I've gained. I'm not thrilled to see that!

I am also on my 3rd day. I have been doing protein shakes, some jello (sugar-free of course), cream soup and broth. I am just starting to feel my stomach growl a little bit. I've been having 500-700 calories a day, but also drinking water and Gatorade all day. I did zero carbs the week before surgery. I lost 19 lbs. I have gained 5 back since surgery. I'm sure that's gas and saline and whatever else is going on inside of me!

I just got Gas X. I called my surgeon this morning. I also have a rotten sore throat. You are right the gas pain is unimaginable. I am hoping for some relief soon. Oh, I had surgery yesterday. Good luck and hopefully we will be taking deep breaths soon!

Hi, I had my surgery yesterday 4/12/13. I have not had any relief sice leaving the hospital. I was given liquid Tylenol 3. My Dr. didn't say anything abt gas x. I'm having the most pain right under my breasts. This pain has been nagging and consistent. Is this the gains pain everyone has been talking abt? Any suggestions?