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I'm nine days post op ( banding) I'm taking lots of fluids with protein drinks and then to add 64 oz of water to that woowee, do it feel bloated adn spent way too much time in the bathroom. My question is: does some of the liquid used to make protein shakes count as part of water intake? Thanks for your help.

Thanks lessofme and maryt for your question and answer about port incisional pain. I'm nine days post op and am awake right now at 2 am in considerable discomfort. It helps to know what this is and when it may go away.

Hi 2bmeagain, things in my neck of the woods are better today. Not so hungry, able to feel less sore. The weather has been rough for the midwest these last few days and I'm glad your safe. Mostly today I'm praising the Lord for being my Savior. God is more than able to walk us through our lives, and I thank him for that...

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the warm words ( accepting words) and food suggestions. The yogurt tasted really good yesterday which is a miracle and a first. I just keep it around for my son but now Mom is going to eat her share. I have a clear and concise food list from Dr. Tersigni’s office but for some reason my thinking was " stuck" for lack of a better word. I can advance to soft foods four weeks after surgery. I’m just one week post op right now, so liquids only. Today I feel much less sore and bloated another miracle for me just when I needed it! Banster hell defiantly is where I was yesterday. Today I’m going to make a soup, something homemade would taste good right about now. Even my cooking!!

Thank you wombat....your right they have heard tears before...I CAN have yogurt....not my favorite but by now anything will do. Thanks again....Joy

Hi to all...having a really bad day. 7 days post-op and very blue. Incisions hurt, gas by the bucket and I have that panicky "I've got to eat to fix it" thing happening. Hard to read Bible or pray. Feel I'm going to fail at lap band as I did with so many other WL attempts. I'm afraid I'll dislodge the band if I eat the wrong thing, not follow the diet protocal. I absolutely have no sensation of fullness when I have food (protein shakes, water, broth etc.) I just want to keep eating. Afraid to call Dr's office at present, all I'll do is cry. Tired of feeling hungry. Thanks for letting me unburden.

I'm doing well, Praise God, and thanks to all my brothers and sisters in the Lord. Walking, sipping, walking, sipping just like you said 2bmeagain. My wonderful hubby is doing the laundry, I'm going to put together a meatloaf soon for my family then have a protein drink. Both choc and vanilla unjury are really good!!

Thank you to all for your prayers and support. We drove to Coos Bay on Sunday the 27th in a pretty heavy snow storm. The truck slid into the other lane, but God kept his hand over us and we arrived safe and sound. Surgery was on the 28th and I spent the rest of the day sleeping in our motel room. Today the post op esophogram perfect and so was told all was well and could go home. However the snow returned and we decided to spent one more night. So tomorrow we will head out for Roseburg again. I'm ready to go and get busy loosing weight. Please pray, once again, for travel mercies. Thanks so very much.....Joy PS: The discomfort of surgery has been very well controlled by meds and also got medication for nausea to take home. Four dollars @ Walmart!!:frown:

Thank you, Mistabue, I have the EZ Reach tool ready to go, but I only have Pete the Chihuahua to keep me warm. So I'll need the heating pad!! Thanks again for the suggestion.

My surgery will be on Monday Jan. 28 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Please pray that all will be well, and for travel mercies. Must travel about 60 miles over mountains and it's been a bit snowy. Until I get back

My surgery is scheduled for Monday Jan. 28th in Coos Bay, Oregon. I've meds, clothes, heating pad packed. Assorted clear liquids and Unjury ready at home. Anything else? Oh yes and my husband!!

I'll be having lap band surgery January 28, Coos Bay, Oregon, by Dr. Tersigni. I have my husband,pain meds, gas meds, heating pad, loose clothing, liquid protein and soups on hand. Have I forgotten anything. Oh ya, motel reservations for Pete the Chihuahua and ourselves. Now have I forgotton anything?? Suggestions?? Pray for me or just wish me luck!! :rolleyes2:

:confused:After a life time of "dieting" I can with authority say I HATE VEGETABLES!!! No salads, no raw vegetably stuff. Instead I drink V-8. Is this acceptable with an LB? I love juicy fruits. I love the taste, sweetness and thirst quenching properties of these bits of heaven. I live in an area I can get straight from the farm many kinds. I don't like juice just the fruit it's self. Where to fresh whole fruits come into the picture. Could someone please tell me about the amounts of Protein and other foods one is allowed in cups or ounces. Grams of food does not compute.:hungry: Thanks ever so much....Joy:kiss2:

Wombat Thanks ever so much for your words of wisdom, and information. You have helped to calm my heart and made the decision to continue with LB much simpler. Thank you again. May God Bless you real good!! Now I can sleep easier....:notagree

Dear ParaGirl, Thanks for your comment, I have much more peace of mind after Wombat gave me some info. on the no insurance front. Go back and read, with information I really feel as though the Lord has given me peace. I want to pay my debts, but not to have my private life rifled through and my assets removed from me.

I appreciate your encouraging words, very much! I did't know about the credit rating stuff. Can they take money from your wages, remove money from savings? I was told gallbladder problems can occur as a result of weight loss, to what are other possiblities. I suppose the surgeon will talk with me about this, but he is not a Christian so there is not the kinship feeling. I would rather hear these things from a Christian before I talk with the doctor. Once again, thank-you so much.:clap2:

:help: Have scheduled LB surgery for the end of Jan. I have failed at every attempt to lose weight, and have battled with this problem for years. I'm tired and discouraged from this battle. I'm looking forward to banding however, I am concerned about complications, since my insurance will not cover any procedure which is related to bariactric surgery. Even complications Are there any of you who did this procedure knowing that there would be no insurance help with complications? What were your experiences regarding no insurance coverage? I have prayed about this and still feel drawn to this solution (LB) but still I have these concerns. Thanks for your thoughts and please pray for me.

I spoke with Robin ( not sure of her title) earlier this week and she said the " sale" will over by the end of the year. I scheduled a consultation for December 10. I was told if I decide to do it then, I can wait to do surgery after the 1st of the year.