mommyofk

I am just over 2 months out of surgery. I have had some success and some setbacks. I have great days where I can stick to diet with no problem and then I have days I cant seem to get "bad" food out of my mind or mouth. I am feeling down today because the past few days I haven't been doing as good as I want and it upsets me. If my mind was where it needed to be I know I could be a lot farther on this road than I am now. I have an apt next week and am dreading going because I know compared to the last appointment (I lost 8.5lbs in 2 weeks) I wont have done as good. How do yall get through these days when u feel like a failure?

Hi I am new to site. I am having surgery this Friday. I am looking for people starting there journey about the same time as me with similar lives. I have 1 daughter and am married and I am a full time nurse!

Bandster hell???

Well today is my last recovery day I am headed back to work tomorrow after being banded on the 19th. I am feeling good today. No pain meds so far. Some soreness in my abdomen but trying to keep walking and stretching it out. I am nervous to return to work because I am a nurse and work 12 hr shifts but my boss at work knows so I have permission to take it easy and do what I can. I don't have a desk job but I can sit at my desk on and off through the day. guess we will see how it goes.

I had surgery at 7am on the 19th, does Friday count as day 1 of post op diet? They told me to follow it starting after my surgery. Just checking what day of the post op diet I am on?

Yes it does so I am on day 2! Ready for day 6 so I can add mushy food!!

Thanks for all the advice! I have another nurse on standby so if I cannot make it but with a recent change in ownership if company I really can't afford to take off because we have no pto. I am not going to push myself too far though. I shall see how tomorrow goes

that's good. I had mine done the 19th but I have been hungry at times. was having gas pain a lot yesterday but I have not had any today. No pain meds today. good luck!!!

I had surgery Friday and normally I sleep on my stomach so not being able to has been a real challenge. I have slept on each side but only for a couple hours on each. I can't wait till I can sleep on my stomach again!! Hopefully soon!

When was your surgery?

Ok I am 1 day post surgery but I am having stomach growls and am hungry. I got nauseated a minute ago and had to take a Zofran to prevent vomiting. I have only had 2 oz of my protein shake today because before surgery I didn't like them and didn't know how well they would sit. It was ok but I only drank 2 oz. Any suggestions?

Well I was super nervous about being out under and all but it went very smooth. I cried as soon as I left my husband but within 3 minutes I was out and don't remember anything until I was waking up. I was kind of scared when I woke up because I didn't know what to expect. Definitely drowsy and a mix of pain and soreness but all mild. 10-15 minutes after I woke up I was walking to my x ray! You will be fine! Good luck!

Ok so I was banded this morning about 7am, I live two hours from surgery center, came home and been home for a few hours. I have had some gas pains and mild pain mostly to my back and shoulders. I have a heating pad I am going to start using. Should I start stool softeners now? I will be on the liquid diet for 10 days then move to pureed/ soft foods. I am having some slight chest pain but not bad. I go for my 1 week follow up on Thursday. been up walking and taking gas x most of the day. I am set to return to work on Monday so hoping these next two days go smoothly.

Yea that must be what mine is walking and the gas x strips are helping! And I feel better today. Hope you do too!!

I had cravings on my pre op diet so bad one day I actually chewed up the food and spit it out. I would have looked ridiculous if anyone would of seen me but it kicked the craving and I didn't feel as bad. I know it sounds horrible.

Day 1 post surgery and feeling much better than expected. Slept on and off through the night probably d/t napping a lot yesterday. No further chest pain through night or today. Heating pad worked wonders along with my husband rubbing my shoulders. Increased soreness to my abdomen at incision sites but mild. And I have been stretching and moving to loosen that up. All in all I feel great and am so excited to start this journey. I planning on going grocery shopping today if I can tolerate it. Its a 30 minute drive there and back so we shall see but I am VERY thankful my husband is amazing and supportive. Hope everyone has a great day!!

I will try that! Thanks!! I love all the support y'all offer! Makes it easier!!

Thanks I am hoping it gets Better. What multi Vitamin are u taking? I have the gummies? And are u just taking one Multivitamin a day?

Haha that's too funny? Did anyone else have vague chest pain or moderate shoulder pain? My Vicodin helps and do does my gas x but once they wear off?

How much weight did you lose with your pre op diet? Did you follow it exactly? I have lost 10 lbs and have not been sticking to it. I HATE the shakes and have the hardest time drinking them and also keeping them down. I have done fair and only had a couple "bad" cheats. I wish I would have sucked it up and done it 100% but its to late for that. I was somewhat uncertain on how important the diet was because at one point they were going to change my surgery date to 5 days from that appointment.

I am getting banded this Friday I was on implanon and had it taken out today. I am wanting to wait a year or so and am wondering which birth controls work well with having band. Obviously I don't want anything that will cause weight gain. And will probably do something in pill form. Thanks in advance for the advice

yea I haven't heard anything good about depo. my gyno prescribed a pill and I cant remember the name she said but I will pick it up tomorrow. Hoping it works out well..and if not we will be using condoms I guess.

I am planning on returning to work the Monday after my surgery. Although I lift a lot at work its mostly by choice and I have spoken to my bosses about it and I will no be required to do any heavy lifting. unrealistic?