Lonestar925

I'm almost two weeks out (banded 10/30) and just in the last day or so I feel like I've been able to eat more than I have been. Tomorrow is my first post-op appt and I'm wondering if I can go ahead and ask for a fill. I'm not eating anything that's not on the post-op diet list, I can just tell that I've over-eaten once or twice.

I was banded on 10/30 but didn't start having the shoulder pain until Sunday 11/02. It was so severe Monday night I thought I was going to die!! A friend of mine who has experienced this before told me to get on all fours and point my butt in the air, keeping my head low. I did this for about 5 - 10 minutes and it worked! The pain was gone for the rest of the day. It did reappear on Tuesday with less severity, and the same trick worked again. It has gotten better every day since, and today it is very minor and very tolerable. I hope it's all gone tomorrow though. I'm ready to get my groove on! :thumbs_up:

Hey ya'll ~ I was banded on Thurs (10/31). Feeling about 90% except for the occasional gas pain in my right shoulder :thumbup: It's agonizing!! I definitely feel restricted, but am minding my P's & Q's. I'm not one to throw up and personally would rather gnaw off my own foot, so I'm careful and cautious. However - now that I'm back to mushies - I'm wondering - why can't I have a boiled or deviled egg? Why can't I lick a spoon with Peanut Butter? Why aren't veggies on my "ok to eat" list if they are cooked very "mushy"? I'm not talking about mean or bread or anything like that, but I'm finding myself craving a boiled egg - which I've never done, but that tells me I'm probably craving Protein. I had a shake and it is was fine, but I just want to expand a little bit. What's the big concern if I can tolerate it and it's healthy, and I'm eating it within appropriate portions? I like to cook, and try new things. I guess I'm just a little confused about why the main protein source should be a shake. Can't we eat a little more naturally/organic/healthy foods that are just cooked to the right consistency/texture ~ or am I just misunderstanding? My follow-up isn't until the 12th, but I'm thinking of calling sooner just to ask.

Mine was mushy foods 2 weeks pre-op, clear liquids for three days post op, then back to mushy for 5 weeks, then whatever I can tolerate. I'm tolerating the mushy foods fine and can probably live on them for a long time - I'm just bored with the few things on the list and want to broaden - which I think can be done safely with healthy foods just by cooking different.

Thanks for all the info. I only had to do clear liquids for 3 days after, then back to mushies. Good idea about the egg salad. I'm just mainly sick of soup and oatmeal! I had mushies for two weeks prior to the surgery.

Oops - double post

My surgery is Thurs 10/30. I wouldn't be able to deal with the pre-op diet either - but I'm allowed and have become hooked on the low surgar Apples & Cinammon oatmeal by Quaker - I make it with FF milk. That and applesauce, and although I'm not supposed to, chicken and noodle soup - I don't eat the bits of chicken. I am just not a soup eater, but this is the only kind I like. Since it's loaded with sodium, I am drinking plenty of water and iced tea (with sweet & low). Also, anytime I want carbs - I eat FF saltine crackers. They've been a life saver! I bought some low sodium chicken broth for after the surgery, but I have to admit it SUCKS!

Dumb question - but was is "PB"? :biggrin: I'm scheduled to be banded on 10/30. Starting mushies/liquids today. :wub:

Hey! My first post here. I just got my approval today, and I'm scheduled for 10/30. I'm still in a weird place about it, but am definitely ready for some change!