Airforcewife

I can't eat any bread or pasta or rice as it gets stuck - I think I am "overfilled" because I have only been able to eat soup and shakes. ugh.

I agree = if you are losing steadily and well, leave it Great job on the 50!

I'm a stay at home of four (who were all on summer break and one is a baby, one is a toddler) and I was back to "work" in two days. I was banded Wed, home on Thurs, had a sitter helping me on Friday and half of Sat and by Sat night I was driving and moving but still pretty tired. My last day on pain meds was Sat so I think 3 full days of rest should put you back to normal but everyone is different.

No I have never had that and would definitely recommend you call your DR right away. I think shortness of breath and chest pain is pretty serious. It may be nothing but call to be sure.

I totally agree! :frown:

I think it's about what you are eating and definitely moving...I agree with what everyone is saying but I would also examine the foods...a soft potato is nowhere near as good as a nonfat yogurt or a 100 calorie shake. "Normal" foods should still be very, very lean and good in choice and carb/sugar content. I had a great dietitian - did you? She helped me work out a "mush" diet that has very, very low carb and sugar. She said two tbls of hummus with a couple of crackers can be 300 calories - where cottage cheese and tuna is more like 80 and certainly easier to take calorie/fat/sugar wise. I would talk to the dietitian just in case and make sure you are making the right choices and get moving...I am forcing myself to walk everyday and I do believe that has really helped. I'm so new so I don't have anywhere near all the answers but we did have a great DR office with a lot of pre op meetings and orienatation.

For me it's about a life decision and my "life diet" won't involve high sugar/high carb choices. The occasional indulgence is going to be normal at a party or a function but overall my life will be about low calorie and healthy choices and frankly, lean meats and fish, fruit and vegs and whole grains is just a healthier lifestyle. I gave up soda for tons of water and though I feel :smile: with all water guzzling, it wil become habit and be better for me. I look forward to craving healthier foods and opting for low calorie and low sugar in my normal life routine verus gritting my teeth over a menu.

I don't smoke pot because I have children...anyone who has them or who is around them shouldn't do anything that impairs judgment. I am far less worried about the band than I am about putting children at risk.

You need protein shakes - lots of them. That should help with the headaches. I had them also the first day but as soon as I upped my protein intake, they went away. Good luck.

Where were you banded?

They made me stay overnight though I have no idea why - the nurses were useless there. I was banded in Fairfax - Fair Oaks hospital by Dr. Tran. It was good but he never went to tell my husband I was out and fine so he was a nervous wreck.

I can't believe it's over! Or really, it's just beginning! I think I've lost about 6 lbs but the home scale, DR scale and hospital scale are all different so who knows...it's all a loss though! Today is the first day I feel almost pain free since Wed so it took about 3 days to get this way. Not bad. I drove yesterday but that might have been a bit much. I do have four kids - it's crazy here! Anyway - I am bored with liquids but doing it and sipping all day. ugh! Just made a huge online order with bariatriceating.com - great site. How is everyone else doing???