SkinnieMinnie

Hi everyone... remember me? Sorry it's been so long since I've been around. Things have been very hectic these days with my son starting back and school, soccer, etc. Anyway, I'm doing great. I'm down 40 pounds since my band (1-1/2 months or so). My doctor was so thrilled when I went to my appointment. I had to convince him I hadn't had fill yet! LOL. Still doing the low carb thing and feeling good. I hope you all are doing great. Can't wait to catch up. SM

Thanks again everyone... really. I feel so much better.

Thanks so much... that makes me feel better!

Hi All! I was banded on 6/26, and I've done really well so far. I've followed doctor's orders to a T. I'm supposed to start solid foods on Thursday. I have followed every stage of the diet and postop instruction thus far. Well, today, I had a really crazy afternoon, and I swallowed 2 pills without thinking. I was just running around, realized I needed to take them and popped them both in my mouth at the same time and swallowed. They're each probably the size of an M&M. I didn't even really think about it until now, about 1-2 hours later where I've been working at the computer and feeling something sitting kind of heavy in my stomach, then I realized what I'd done with the pills. Is this a huge deal? Do I need to call the doctor? I feel so silly. It was really just a mindless, inadvertent mistake. I haven't had a fill yet, they didn't come back up, and I've had Water since. I'm so worried that I've done something bad. I see the doctor on Friday. Should I mention it then or do I need to do something about it NOW. Thanks, y'all... Feeling silly, :thumbup: Minnie

Bonnie... The scale will move back in the right direction. Just keep on keeping on. A "professional" once told me that it takes 3 to 6 days to see a gain from what you've eaten... Maybe it's from something else? Could be Water.. could be hormones. Keep plugging along! :cool2: Renewed: I would hate it if you left us, so please stay. I was also going to suggest something like South Beach. It's still "Low Carb" just not like Atkins. I think if you stick to good things like fruit and maybe starchy veggies like sweet potatoes, etc that if you're still exercising you'll be fine. I think it's the processed crap that sends up into crazy cravings and makes it hard to control our decisions about what we put in our mouths. Best of luck. I know you'll do great.

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been around. Still here and plugging along. I start mushies tomorrow, and I'm a little nervous. Is that crazy? I'm doing so well and losing and not craving anything... I just hate to add in food and ruin it! LOL. I can vouch for Linda Sue's recipes and website. I've been using it for years. While not everything is fabulous, most things are. She's a member of a low carb forum I frequent. Keep on keeping on everyone. You're all doing great. I'm so glad that we have this great thread for support. Everyone is so wonderful. I appreciate having y'all.

Congrats, Renewed, on getting back into ketosis! It makes things so much easier. I'm finally started to feel human again after my surgery. WOOT! I had my postop appt on Wed. and the doctor said everything looked good. I got my stitches out and finally got to see my scars. Not as bad as I thought they'd be! I did check a ketostix just to see what what going on. I'm in heavy ketosis, which I'm thrilled about. Obviously, it's because I haven't eaten food in over 2 weeks, but I know how much it's going to help me when I do move on to solids (and even pureed) to make good choices in what I pick to eat. No rice and mashed potatoes for me. Eggs and creamy soups with meat. Hope everyone is doing great!

I wish I had a magic answer for you, but at least for me there was no magic answer. I think the only thing that helped me was time. I'm 17 days postop and I'm just finally starting to feel good. I did the Gas-X strips and the walking but nothing seemed to help. For me, changing position seemed to move the gas around so I could get rid of it, and a heating pad seemed to ease the pain a bit. Good luck... it WILL get better eventually.

Glad you're feeling better, renewedhope. I know how hard it is to get back on the wagon after "falling off." And to "fall off" because of being so sick, totally not fun. :biggrin: You'll get there. Rugman, thanks for the great post. I'm really looking forward to joining you all once I get back onto food. I'm a little worried because I seem to really be struggling with milk now. I'm guess that is going to count out cheese for me when I get back onto food. I hope that part gets better.

Joan, I'm wishing you all the best and praying for a speedy and full recovery. We're all thinking of you here and praying for the best.

So sorry your feeling bad. I'm 8 days out as well and still suffering terribly with the gas pains. They lay me out at least twice a day. I "vomited" (retched would be a better term since I have nothing in my stomach) from them today. How about Benadryl for the itchy incisions? I wish you the best... I'm hoping I made the right choice too.

Hi everyone... I'm just needing a little hug today. I'm 1 week out and still feeling pretty lousy. I think it's gas pain, to be honest. I'm getting kind of depressed. I knew there would be a recovery period but I'm just getting to the point where I want to start feeling better. I'm having a hard time getting my protein shakes and water in, and that's all I take in. I hope you all are doing well. Band or no band, I really believe low carb is the way to go (at least for me)... and I know we can all be successful at it.

Hi all! I was banded 1 week ago, and I'm still feeling pretty lousy. Honestly, I think it's the gas more so than anything else. The incisions are fine. I'm ever so slightly tender around the port area. I'm guessing this is normal. I wake up fine, but in the afternoon I get these gas pains that turn me into a crying, blubbering mess. I thought they were getting better, I was even going to venture out today, but this afternoon when I went to work (I work from home) the pain was so bad I was crying and shaking. It is during these times that I really question whether I made the right decision. I'm down 16 pounds between the 2-day Clear liquids and post-surgery, but I still find it nearly impossible to get down my Protein shakes every day. I know I'm not drinking enough either, but I can't even bear the thought of it. I'm walking as much as I can and taking Gas-X. I'm still infrequently taking my Lortab, just mainly because of the gas pain. I just wonder if it's normal. My doctor can't see me until Wednesday for my postop, and I haven't called in because I'm assuming this is normal. I've had another surgery, and I bounced back a lot quicker than this. Please tell me it will get better and I won't regret having done this. I'm feeling a little down at this point. Thanks. SM