Abbie-pie

Hmmm...let's see just started mushies yesterday: 6am - coffee w/splenda & half n half 9am - kashi go lean vannilla hot Cereal (1 pkg) w/unflavored Protein powder added Noon - 1oz. canned chicken mushed up with some mayo 3pm - protein shake 6pm - 1/2 C seasoned ground beef seasoned and simmered in Water (don't ask....it was mushy!) 8pm - 1/2 mushed up avacado Wow that looks like a lot when i type it out haha. I've been really having a hard time with HUNGER. I've been very hungry, I cannot wait for a fill! LOL

Stuff is going down a lot easier....I'm on mushies currently and get to add soft solids at the end of next week. I'm glad everyone is feeling better, I know I feel great....I just have to watch I don't over-do it on the mushies....I know it's a time for healing but, I'm going to be totally bummed if I see a gain. =(

I hope you're feeling better!! My thoughts/prayers are headed your way! (Has anyone heard an update?)

Low carb has worked for me in the past...and I think with the tool I have now it will be successful longterm. Plus I won't have issues getting Protein in as the Low carb lifestyle is filled with protein rich foods. My surgeon is also an advocate of low-carb which helps with my decision. I don't plan on being on a "diet", but watching what I eat and trying to get my protein in will be a daily goal. I'm sure I'll have many slip-ups during my journey....but, unlike in the past I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I have this groovey little tool that will not allow past issues such as binge eating stop me.

TO BE IN BANDSTER HELL!!! OMG I just had surgery 4/16 and I'm already starving....this has to be some kind of cruel joke. Oh why can't I stay swollen longer??? :biggrin: :crying::cursing::eek::cursing::biggrin::cursing:

I'm hanging on! Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Prayers are with you!! Welcome to the bandster side! :crying:

I actually felt much better after returning to work today...it was weird. I feel pretty "normal" to be honest. I have a tad bit of port pain when I get up from a sitting position, and I burp a lot but all the gas pain seems to be gone. My main issue at the moment is hunger (and I'm still feeling pretty lazy), I cannot figure this out to save my life. Everything sounds good except the stuff I can have (soup, Protein drinks). It's sad....I was hoping my surgery restriction would last at least a week. :crying: I also grabbed some soup from Target the other day, it's carrot/ginger...it tasted "ok" while I was eating it (only had about 1/4C) immediately after, I became nauseated. I never threw up, but the THOUGHT of that soup makes me feel like I'm going to be sick...so weird.

I know your pain, I have an awful time gagging down Protein. =( I ordered several samples from vitalady per the advice on these boards (as well as some D'vinci) and I'm hoping when they get here I'll have some relief. lol I think I'll stop at GNC tomorrow at lunch and grab some of the whey protein.

I'm so glad you're okay, what a horrible thing to go through.

I say good for you girl!! I can only hope I'll have the same "problem" someday. :crying:

Yesterday was the worst for me. I was semi-nauseated and my port-pain was almost too much to take. Today I feel much better, I sorta wish I'd taken another day off work, but I was lucky to get the time off I did. At least I have a desk job, so I'm sure I'll be fine...it'll just be a long day tomorrow. I'm forcing myself to drink, drink, drink....I don't really feel like it at all.

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I was banded the same day and I'm having the same issue. Burping like crazy and I am so BLOATED!!! I don't think I've ever felt this bloated in my life.

Wow!! What an inspiration!! Grats on your loss!

I was banded on 4/16 and today was the worst for me pain-wise. My port is very sore and my tummy feels "tight". I'm also hungry (I think :tt1:) and having some issues getting all my liquids. I slept more today then I have since the surgery, and I'm feeling a bit better. I hate taking the pain meds but I went ahead with them because the discomfort was really effecting my ability to relax. I had some broth yesterday and it tasted good, today the thought of broth makes me want to hurl (weird, huh?). Luckily I haven't gotten sick, but I have had a couple episodes of nausea. I'm headed back to work on Monday, hopefully I'll be up for it.

I really like the Isopure Blue Raspberry (well as much as a person can like Isopure lol)....the Orange Ice and the Lemon Tea are HORRIFYING! YUCK! I ordered like 40 samples from Vitalady.com, surely one of them will make me happy. The aftertaste is what kills me with most of the Protein drinks.

2 weeks liquids for me....had one day clear, and now I'm on full liquids until I see him - in two weeks. My doc doesn't fill for 4-6wks post op. I'm allowed to start mushies 4/30 and will be on those for 2 weeks before I start adding in soft solids.

Congrats on your band myturn!!! Yes, the bloating/gas is still kicking my butt and I notice the port area more and more every hour lol. I've been running errands and such this afternoon so, I got a lot of walking in. Hubby has been good to me, he went in to work for a bit this morning but has been home all afternoon to drive me around. I think I'll call it an early night. :sad: By the way, I've named my band "betty".

I was banded yesterday as well. I have some gas/bloating but all things considered my energy level is pretty high. I'm certainly not hungry!! I've noticed I get colder easier, I've heard of this happening but wasn't expecting it so soon. Port area is sore, but bloating is my major annoyance for now. My surgery was at 7:30am and I was home by noon and resting in my own bed. Glad it's over and excited about taking this journey with you all.

I'm still getting to know my CPAP lol. I was lucky and didn't wake up with one in recovery. I also haven't slept an entire night with the one I have at home...but, I have had the same thoughts as you about it....I certainly don't want any additional air in my tummy!!!

I had second thoughts right before they wheeled me off to surgery...then when I woke up and felt like someone took a spoon and stirred my insides up!!! Morphine to the rescue! Today I feel wonderful and I cannot believe it took me so long to decide to do this. I'm so looking forward to my new life!

As someone who "just" got banded - yesterday! Your story is an inspiration to me. I cannot imagine why anyone would give you negative feedback. Congrats on your successes! I can only hope to do as well as you have.

You and I are same-date band buddies!!! The bloating is what's kicking my butt today....the weird thing is, I actually have more energy then I have in ages. I woke up from surgery with some major pain in my tummy, but morphine took care of that, lol. I'm feelin good and looking forward to my new life. I wish they'd had this surgery available when I was your age!!

Isopure in Blue Raspberry is good. I like Isopure because it's clear, high in protein and sugar free...some of the flavors are iffy (lemon tea is awful) but overall it's not so bad.