connie marie

YES !!! Glad I am not alone, I too have most of my restriction in the morning that very first sip of water is hard to get down.......wonder why ??? I manage to get in breakfast usually 2 scrambled eggs or cream of wheat cereal but the other morning I drank my protein shake in place of breakfast. Every day seems to be different for me. I am 4 months out of lap band and have had 2 fills so far. I have lost 60 lbs .

Hi I am 4 months out of lap band and constantly battle with constipation, but I was not regular before the surgery either. I thought it would get better since I am eating a better balanced diet and drinking plenty of water. No ....yesterday I had a terrible uncomfortable day.....I ended up drinking prune juice and it loosened it up enough so that I could go. What a relief -untill next time. Is there anything I should take on a regular basis to help my stools stay soft ??? Miralax ??? Please help.

WOW I thought I was alone. I am a stomach sleeper...cannot sleep on my back at all and now I cant even sleep on my side for some reason my leg goes numb or falls asleep (its like there is a certain nerve that has changed). I slept in a chair for the first week I was home, and now I sleep with a pillow by my stomach. It helps........

Tapshoes you sound exactly like me. I feel like I am so scared about anything I eat........Id rather be safe. Thanks so much for defining the "PB"-----Havent experienced one yet .. I am 5 weeks out today and doing good. Had my first fill on Tuesday and still dont feel restriction. But I am on the musshy phase again..taking it slowly. Wondering what I will eat on Sunday Mothers Day, but I think I will stick with Potatoes and soup....maybe fish. Thanks Talk to you soon.

Had my surgery on 3/31--I was itchy too.........When I went to Doc for post op check he took off the tape.........I was waiting for them to fall off on their own. Itching is healing...........mine have all faded now exept for the port incision........thats still a little red. I did experience some hiccups when I drank too fat...............................but other than that I have done well. Good Luck to you remember it all takes time..............

Hey Katie---I'm Connie and I'm 5 weeks post op. I had my first fill last Tuesday 4cc, that brings me up to 5cc.I am was on liquids for 2 days and now I can go to mushy again. Taking my time to gradually work up to solid again. But seems like I am scared of solids ...........I too have a hard time with protein, I tolerate the shakes but I have also heard to begin getting protein from solids, tuna, fish , meat etc but I am so afraid ........I guess Im afraid I wont chew foods enough or something.Its also hard for me because I have 5 kids who eat and eat and I have to prepare them their Normal dinners. But I am doing good so far. My starting weight was 290 and my goal is 188----I lost 30 pounds the first 4 weeks.....So I am pleased with that. Good Luck.........

Moonshadow I was banded on 3/31 sounds like we are about the same. Tuesday I got my first fill 4cc that gave me a total of 5cc. I went on liquid again for about 3 days I stop myself at 4-5oz. I have never had a pb , and I dont feel hungry at all. I am also losing about 1-2 pounds a week. I still have not felt the fullness but then again I dont ever eat more than 4-5oz I hope this is fine. Any thoughts ?????? What type of Protein are youtaking ????

Had my first fill yesterday--after being banded on 3/31. My doc put 4cc in me it was a lttle hard to find the port , alot of poking but it really wasn't that bad at all. I really didnt feel much restriction. I drank 2 glasses of water in office and then at home only ate 4oz of chicken broth for dinner. Today and for next 2 days I will stick to full liquid and work myself back up. I have not felt full yet, hope everything is ok..........I stop myself at 4-5 oz at a time . Open for any suggestions/advise hope I am doing okay but stopping before I feel full. Thanks Connie

I think you are right. I remember that pain after surgery on 3/31 lasted a few days , but sometimes it re-occurs when I eat or drink too much. I do think that the stomach presses on a nerve. Sometimes I feel a pain in my leg too when I sleep on my stomach almost like my leg falls asleep but it is only my left side. Has anyone else had this leg sensation too ????????? I had my first fill yesterday and no shoulder pain today.

Had my first fill yesterday 4cc. I was told to do liquid so I had chicken broth for dinner. Today I ate cream of wheat for breakfast only 4oz I was scared to have more, then I will try my protein shake......I think I am going to stay on liquid (full) not clear for the next few days and work my way back up to soft foods again. I dont mind I have not felt hungry at all after my surgery and If the weight comes off I'm fine with liquid and soft. :redface:

I felt terrible for about 3 days after............but I slowly started to regain my strengh....walking helped me the most .It helped relive the gas pain.especially the pain in my left shoulder. You will feel better soon. Good Luck !! Keep walking:redface:

I was banded on 3/31--was still in the puree stage , untill today I ate half a chicken cutlet today for lunch diced very fine...I chewed and chewed until I got tired. I havent had my first fill yet but I stop myself at about 4oz at a time. I eat scrambled egg beaters and alot of mashed potatoes.but I want to start to get more protein in like chicken adn tuna. Anyone have any suggestions ????