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i can totally relate with what you are saying. i was friggin' STARVING after about 3 days. i am 3 weeks post-op and will go in on Thursday for my first (yay!) fill! i'm so excited. i have absolutely NO restriction. my doctor did tell me that me being hungry is a good thing because it means that the swelling inside has gone down and i am healing well. woo hoo! can't wait for a fill and to be totally better so that i can start working out!

good luck! pre-op is hell, but i must say that it really prepares you mentally for this big change!

Either everyone here is way stronger than I am, or I am a major cry baby. My question is: when does the pre-op fasting get better? Today is my 1st day and I have never felt to miserable in my life. This is making me wonder what I signed up for. Please tell me that life as a bander will not be this way forever. I'm here sipping on my chicken broth, protein shake, and just downed a popcicle like it was going out of style. My head is killing me, my thoughts are all over the place, and I'm in an emotional funk. I read posts and people are like, "Today is my 10th day on my fast!" and they sound so encouraged and strong. I feel like sh*t. I'm mad at myself for being overweight and why did I get myself in this in the first place? I'm sad, because I cannot sit and have a happy dinner with my husband. Thank goodness I have a wonderful spouse who supports me. He doesn't furnish food in front of me because he knows how hard this is. I feel like I won't be able to make it to the 2 week mark for my surgery. When does this get better? When is there a light at the end of this tunnel of a hell called liquid diet?

The only tips that I have about the liquid diet is that it is literal hell. Sorry but I don't mean to scare you but it is so true it id a big wake up call and puts all of this into perspective I cheated here and there and did not follow exact instructions but lost a good amount of weight before surgery my doctor was very impressed. It is true that the liquid diet prepares you for this journey because it prepared me mentally emotionally and physically for the day of surgery I was not afraid at all and was very calm I felt that the worst had already passed I am almost 2 weeks as of tomorrow in pre op and it doesn't even feel like I ever had surgery I feel absolutely no pain and I can see small restrictions my surgeon said my band is still loose right now but I am getting a fill next week. I can see how the band lets me know when I have had enough to eat. It is really strange but also humbling because it keeps me in check. All in all this was the best decision for me and I'm so thankful that I went through with surgery and did not quit during pre op even though I was tempted to.

It was scary and my family was very worried about me now that I look back I can't believe I was in such bad shape it feels like I never even had surgery pain free and I'm loving it

What things should I have prepared before I come home from my surgery? What things should I take to the hospital? What small tasks should I already have taken care of before the big day comes?

You have to read my thread " when does it get better"

I'm starving somebody invite me over for dinner!!!

Bandster hell doesn't seem all that bad but there is the temptation to splurge because the body seems to be taking anything. I have been having some saltine crackers because my doctor told me I could and I was shocked because I didn't think I could have solids but he really wanted me to get some of these in me for calories. If you're going to eat solids I guess my suggestion would be for you to eat stuff that is healthy for you like lean meats. So much of this seems to be a mentality struggles so you should probably push yourself

Good to see everyone doing so well. I had a nasty reaction to liquid vicodin so my doctor gave me a different medication and I'm feeling so much better I had been deathly ill at least it seems that way but now I'm feeling so much better. My body pillow has been my best friend!!! I went in for a post op appointment and my doctor was really worried about me so that is when he changed my medication and made me go and drink a strawberry milkshake to get calories in me asap since I wasn't able to hold anything down. ever since that day I have been doing so much better I am also getting used to moving around it hurts whenever I try to bend over because of the port

Everyone I am using my autotext once again so forgive me for any typos well my doctors appointment went really well and what I feel today is totally opposite of what I felt the few days ago. My ongoing nausea and dry heaving was caused because the type of narcotics my Dr has me on all it took was a switch of medications and now I am feeling so much better!!! The tape and bandages have totally come off and my incisions are you doing so well. I don't really feel pain or nausea anymore just feel really sore where my port is at and my stomach is starting to become itchy. I am able to keep things down and have been having soup they had a chicken tortilla soup and I was full after 1 Cup but a few hours later I became hungry again so I had a protein shake. Thankfully I've been reading that it is normal to become hungry once the swelling goes down. I don't have problems anymore with gas and anything I eat is processed very well..... Except I seem to be hungry all the time! My surgeon to come I wait and I am now 305 which is 26 pounds less! It feels like I have absolutely no restrictions right now so I am anxiously waiting for a fill.

Thank you for caring for me I feel so weak and can't even take a shower without feeling like I'm going to pass out I spoke with my surgeon and he wants to see me today at 1245 I am starting to become concerned and terrified that something may be wrong

Hello everyone I am talking with my autotext to forgive me for any typos. I am so thankful for this forum because it helps me process so many emotions. I consider myself a very strong person and this is the first time I have ever had surgery or have had to recover. Somehow I had a misconception that because I find myself to be strong I would bounce back in no time. Tonight I went with my husband to the pharmacy to get different gas chewables. Before I went I had some egg flower soup and a little bit of juice. By the time we left to the pharmacy I started feeling very weak when I was walking around the pharmacy I felt very light headed as though I was going to faint. I came home and fell into the bed I feel so weak and I have never felt this way before sometimes I feel that I am letting myself down because I'm supposed to be so strong I don't know what it means to slow down and recover I don't know what it means to be lazy and just rest. I work in education so I am on Spring Break this week but I am starting to wonder if I will be prepared to go back next week. If I feel the way I do now I don't think that I will be able to go back so soon and I might take the full two weeks like my doctor wanted me to. I am dealing with other emotions right now what feeling guilty I am frustrated that I can't clean the whole house on my own I see it cluttery and I am angry that I don't have the energy to clean it all. God bless my husband was working 12 hours every day and is having to prepare his own meals he is so supportive but I can't depend on him to do everything. My sister is here for the last few days taking care of me but tomorrow she goes back to work I can't depend on my dad either because he is facing major health issues. I wish my mom would come over but that is another topic that I won't even touch. I just wish I had someone who would say over and help me out. I am also dealing with guilt because I think to myself that I never would have been in this position had I decided to become healthy. Is it normal to be feeling weak like I am right now? I wonder if it is dehydration I take sips of water throughout the day but can't go to the water like I use to. Thank you for being there for me family.

Thanks! What gas med would you recommend? Gas strip helps little to none. Despite having surgery I must say that I am so happy and proud of myself! I think the initial two weeks fast was way worse than any pain I feel now this is almost like a walk through the park! I can't wait until I start seeing the differences. I see small differences like my face going down and also my thighs are not as huge as they were. Last night it was looking in my wrist even seem smaller lol

When does nausea wear off? I was banded Friday but occasionally feel nausea. Also, when does the gas pain go away? Or is this my new life?

It is great to see how many dog lovers we have! Mine represents the names of my fur babies: Chiquito, Chocolate, Canario, Valentin.

Thank you so much for your support!

i can't believe that my big day is finally here! by this time tomorrow, i will already be at home (God willing) and recovering. i have to be at the hospital at 5:30 in the morning. i'm my surgeon's first surgery tomorrow! i'm excited to get home and start washing my linens, sheets, and getting my room ready for when i get home. tonight i have to go to the pharmacy to see if they carry my pain meds in liquid format. it is starting to sink in that this is really happening! i'm a little worried, because i seem to be battling seasonal allergies. i've read online and it sounds that as long as i am not congested, then i am OK. it's hard to think that this will be the heaviest i will ever weigh again in my life. i walk around and my pants keep falling. funny how 14 lb weight loss can make a difference. the nurse called right now from the hospital to check up on me and make sure i'm there tomorrow morning. this is all kind of surreal...

I spoke too soon I started feeling very nauseous and have been dry heaving. Usually when I dry heave it is because I want to burp because of the gas that is built up. I am feeling really sore but I am happy with the way my incisions are healing. I spent the day in the emergency room on Saturday because of dehydration. I am trying to drink a little more and even had sips of my protein shake. This really worked wonders! I think tonight I will try to have some egg flower soup.

hey all!!! i survived surgery!!! i arrived yesterday at 5:30, and by 6 i was getting hooked up on an IV. my dad and sister went with me! i was not nervous whatsoever! my doctors were amazing!!! they made me feel right at home, and my nurses were all so wonderful! my main RN was from the philippines and we were talking about the Pacquiao fight tonight lol. my other RN in the operating room was from the Caribbean, which is where my hubby is from. it felt like i had already known everyone. they all bragged about how i was such a wonderful, loving, easy-going, and joy of a patient. it sounds crazy, but i didn't want to leave! lol! they were spoiling me and so wonderful and helpful. my family was amazed by how I was taken care of by the staff at Delano Regional Medical Clinic. i was rolled into the surgery room and they were playing oldies. they apologized for the music and i told them that i loved it! they inserted the IV and told me that this would be to relax me. i felt super relaxed! then i remember my surgeon walking in all prepared and smiled at me! the assistant put a mask on me and told me, "this is just oxygen, ok?" YEAH RIGHT! i said, 'OK!' and before you know it, i was knocked out! i woke up and the first thing i heard was them calling my fam on the phone and saying that i made it through surgery. i started waking up and they all smiled and said, "you did great! no blood! no bleeding!" i asked my RN, "can i drive home?" LOL! i was so out of it! they rolled me back to post-op and then i went back to sleep. i woke up to see my dad and sister and they were so happy, as was i! no vomitting, thank god! i have funny reactions with anesthesia. last time i went out, i woke up feeling like i was freezing to death. yesterday i woke up in a sweat, and was burning up. today i am feeling really hungry, and i thought i wasn't supposed to be? i mean, i can deal with it, but i'd love to eat, although i know i can't. was anyone else hungry this fast? i've been sipping on Water, drinking apple juice, and right now i had a sugar free popcicle. last night i had horrible nausea and so i had to get another med for that. thank god for liquid vicodin!!! i am really sore and am thankful for my body pillow. my family is all coming over to see me tonight and i asked my hubby to make dinner for them. they're all so happy! i'll be in my room on my ipad but will be happy to see fam. my puppy has been taking such great care of me thanks for all the support!

@@ddsweighin228 i'm also scheduled for Friday!!! woo hoo!!!

Hey there! Thank you for asking Things went GREAT!!! My surgeon was SO proud of me and told me that I've lost 14 lbs since January! He said I went down 2 BMI points!!! Woo hoo!!! I love that I am able to be honest with him and very vulnerable! He's very upfront with me and told me that my safety is his #1 priority. I shared with him that I did mess up in my liquid diet a few times, but he told me that the important part is that I followed through and didn't give up. He gave me a high-five and told me that it shows on the scale that I didn't give up!!! I am scheduled for surgery bright and early on Friday morning @ 7:30 AM (California time)

Had my pre-op appointment today and my surgeon was VERY impressed!!! i've lost 14 lbs since January and he said that I did very well. There was no greater feeling than the excitement knowing that I'm one step away. He said that my BMI also went down 2 points, so this is great news!!! I told him that I felt that I could have done better, and that I did cheat a little on my birthday, but that I tried my hardest throughout these 2 weeks. He smiled and told me that no one is perfect, but this is an example of what life will be like. It is ok to mess up every now and then, but we need to consciously watch what we are eating. He gave me a big high-five and told me to get rest because he will be seeing me bright and early Friday morning! Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 AM!!!

@@alicesandra i am hoping that this is the case for me. i go MONTHS without a normal period, only spotting. my obgyn said that i needed to lose major weight so that i can get this under control. i'm hoping my band will help out with this.

I am doing ok. I am actually not drinking as much of my Protein shakes as I thought, or at least in the morning. I guess the hunger is more manageable. I do not want to go off the list so much. I went to my pre op yesterday and the nurse told me that the Dr. cancelled a surgery to a guys who refused to do the diet. I did put some jalapenhos in my salad last night (LOL). Oh snap! Cancelled?