lolmommy

HI -- Im in Land O Lakes and my surgeon is Dr. Jessee. I don't think she has a card like this. Which surgeon are you using?

Hi All -- I was banded on Friday 6/13 and overall have been doing really well. No problems with incisions other than the usual soreness post-op. The gas pain is mostly managed by walking it off. Shoulder pain from gas flares up once in awhile and I haven't really figured that out yet. I returned to work on Wed 6/18 (yesterday) to my sedentary job. When I woke up yesterday morning and again today, I felt really weak, dizzy, maybe hungry (?). Had Protein shake for bfast with milk. By the time I got to work (45 minutes away) I didn't feel "with it". Just really disoriented. Coworked commented I looked pale. I have had trouble both days with focus and concentration. While my work is a desk job it really requires a lot of thought and focus. I just can't figure out what to do. I'm on full liquids so I have a SF pudding mid AM, creamy Soup at lunch and then SF popsicle in the afternoon. At home at dinner I'd eating creamy soup again. I'm sipping Water all day long. I was so freaked out about it today that I spoke with my surgeon about it. She really didn't seem too worried since it's not a major emergency. I can understand that, but this is really worrisome to me. She mentioned that I've gone from a huge amount of calories just a few weeks ago to about 600-800 calories a day and that I may still be feeling effects of anesthesia. She mentioned a blood sugar drop could be causing some of this. But ALL DAY LONG? SHe recommended I sip some OJ and maybe keep some hard candies at my desk. SHe also suggested I may have gone back to work too soon. An RN friend indicated that some people just really can't function well at the 600-800 calories per day level and I should add in some Carnation Instant Breakfast a few times a day and eat more frequently. My instinct is telling me that I'm just not eating enough or maybe frequently enough. Even my dr reminded me today that weight loss is not even something they're concerned with until we get to the 6 week post-op mark (probably when fills will start). Should I bump up my calorie intake but just still stay within my prescribed full fluids diet? What else will help me with energy, alertness, focus. I am sleeping well at night. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL ADVICE. :biggrin:

I'd like to be added as your friend. But I can't figure it out. Tell me how, and I'll do it. You've already helped me some, so I'd call that being pretty friendly.

My protein is already 22 per scoop. Is 2 too much? (44). And with the same amount of fluid or double the fluid too?

JRT - I was banded on Friday the 13th also! YAY us. They put my port and incision in the center lower part of my abdomen and I'm not sure why. But yes, that's where I'm feeling any pain when I do feel it. I love the singing "Happy Birthday" to your soon-to-be-born "band baby". I'm hoping to have about a 100-lb band baby in the next 18 months.

YES! Someone else is getting banded on Friday the 13! I am NOT superstitious, though. In fact, I've always kinda thought 13 was a lucky # for me, if anything. I'm in the Tampa, FL area and going through JourneyLite and Dr. Tiffany Jessee. I only have to do one week of pre-op diet. I'm on 2 Protein Shakes and one high Protein, low carb meal each day. I'm very excited and a little scared at the same time. You can email me. I don't really do the instant messaging thing. Sherrie:laugh:

Hi! This is my first post to the forums. I've been reading for months though. I've had my request submitted to insurance and waiting for an answer. I hope to hear something by 5/19. I live in the Lutz/LOL area and would love to get together. Please email me as I'm anxious to meet local people who have been banded or are in process. THANKS!:thumbup: