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Hi. It is going to be worth it!!! I was supposed to be on my pre-op diet for 3 weeks but went to Houston for my surgery. It had to be postponed because of Hurricane Ike... so I was on pre-op diet for 4 weeks. It is not easy but you guys can do it. I had to have a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch, and then I could have 6 to 8 oz. of protein, 1 cup of fruit, and unlimited green vegetables for dinner. Staying on the pre-op will help you get ready for the post-op. I am on the clear liquids stage right now and that is truly all I get. Saturday I start the Liquids stage, so I can add soups, and yogurt. I wish you good luck with your pre-op diets, your surgery, and your recovery. It is so worth it and before you know it, you will be eating healthy foods that you like (smaller portions of course) and appreciating them oh so much. Keep smiling!!!! Becky

Congratulations blue!!!!!!! How exciting for you. I'm sure you have been through a lot and have had to wait and wait and wait. Thank goodness your wait is almost over. Good luck to you. Keep us posted and keep smiling!! Becky

When my shoulder hurts, the extra strength Gas-X strips help. I've also found that peppermint tea helps me. Good luck. I hope you find something that works for you or that the pain just goes away!!! Becky

Hey Bella. Glad you finally came out of the bushes!! I lurked for awhile too before posting.... and now there's no stopping me. Good luck with your consultation!!! Where in Montana are you from and where are you having your surgery done? (thumbs down??) What a beautiful state you live in. I am from Albuquerque New Mexico and had my surgery Friday. Let me know if I can do anything to help you. Again... good luck to you!!!!! Becky

Hi Stace. Welcome!! You are going to love this site. Keep reading and asking questions. There are lots of nice people on here who are always willing to help. I can't help you find a doctor, but if you have any questions, let me know. I just got my band Friday, so I'm certainly not an expert, but I might be able to help you out. Good luck!!! Becky

Hi Everybody. Hope all newly banded people are doing well and good luck to those being banded today and in the future. I am having a hard time figuring out portions, calories, protein etc. I am only on the clear liquid stage of my post-op diet, but I read receipes and what I am supposed to eat when I get to solids and I'm not sure what is considered a serving. Would like to try and not just eat till I'm full. Does anyone who has been eating regular food have suggestions/menu?? I still have a few weeks until I get to solids, so I will do more research. I have my doctors plan, but it is not done by calories. I would love it if people could share what they are eating or a plan that I could fill in with what I like. Breakfast.... ???? Lunch.... ???? Dinner....???? I do know that I am only supposed to eat 3 meals and nothing inbetween and that is ok with me. Also, when in your diet did you get cottage cheese (mushies???) and milk?? I have also read about people who kind of use the Weight Watchers plan to figure things out. I am familair with that, but I just need some tips. I'm probably worrying about this for nothing. So far, things have become clearer/easier as I get to them - but a lot of that has been because of the tips/advice I get from eveyone on here. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. I work so I have to take my lunch every day. Lunch box tips? :rolleyes2: Becky

Hi Agent84. I was banded last Friday too. Welcome!! I am on clear liquids too, but having more than just a few sips of water and broth. I have to have 2 protein shakes a day and then for dinner, I've been having broth and sugar free Jello. Been sipping Propel water all the time and having sugar free popsicles. Take care of yourself and keep in touch. You are feeling/healing ok? Good luck to you!!! Becky

Thank you Jodi. These kind of tips are just what I am looking for. I don't want to spend all my time counting every morsel I eat. I'm sure once I start on solids, I will figure out what works best for me, but I can always count on my friends here to help me out. Sometimes I worry about things that I shouldn't.... but..... Again.. thanks for your help!!! Becky

I love coffee, want coffee, and need coffee. I quit for my pre-op diet and then my doctor told me I could have it. I just have a cup in the morning and on a rough morning... maybe 2. I also drink Lipton tea. I don't think giving up everything you like is what this is all about ( eating healthy of course). Moderation and portion control are very important, but we do have to eat like this for the rest of our lives. Of course you should follow your doctor's instructions, but maybe you will be able to have a cup down the road. Good luck to you. I know exactly what you are feeling!! Becky

Hi All. I am home safe and I will write you all tomorrow. But.. I needed to share this with you. I don't want to get too personal... or give you TMI about my life but.....I was very constipated... before and after my surgery. I went to the hippie store (Whole Foods) and found a tea called "get it going". I'm not even kidding. It comes in tea bags and isn't too bad with Splenda. I drank two cups and...... got it going!! It was not too expensive $10.99 for 36 bags. It comes in a greenish round can. It has no caffine and didn't cause any cramping or diarrhea. May not work for everyone, but it sure did work for me. Becky

Hi Iate. I'm so sorry you are not feeling well. I had my surgery on Friday and I am feeling pretty good... but... I do have moments. It sounds to me like a lot of what you are feeling is gas. Do try Gas-X. I had the extra strength cinnamon flavored strips and they really helped. I also drank peppermint tea and it helped too. The heating pad made me feel better. I hope you get to feeling better soon. I don't think your symptoms are that uncommon, but that doesn't help you. You are the one feeling badly and that is no fun. Take care of yourself and keep us posted. Becky

Hi LW5. Welcome!!! You are going to love this site!! So much information and so many nice people. Not too long to wait till you are banded. Good luck to you. Becky

Thank you Teri. I'm feeling great and can't wait to get home. Hope you are healing/feeling well. Have a wonderful day!!! Becky

Hi. Just got my band Friday and I am feeling great. Not gassy, no pain meds, ......but... I can't sleep. I've tried the bed, the couch, the chair... nothing is comfortable. I'm still in this hotel in Houston. I am going back to Albuquerque on Tuesday and I'm sure it will be better once I get home. I miss my Lazy Girl!!!! Any suggestions??? Becky (1:10am)

Didn't mean to start something. I only took pain meds for one night after my surgery. Not only did they not help me sleep, they gave me a bad headache. Today is day 13 in this hotel (Hurricane Ike). You are soooooooo right Restless - I AM SICK OF THIS HOTEL!!! I fly home tomorrow and I can hear my Lazy Girl calling. I'm sure I will sleep better once I get home. Remember - we are all different, we all have different surgeons, we all have different post-op instructions. What works for one, might not work for all. I asked for advice and I really appreciate the tips you all gave me. Thank you!! Becky

Welcome Debbie. You are going to love this site. Read, read, read!! I had most of my questions answered, my concerns were shared by others, and the kindness and support I have received here .... unbelievable. Keep asking questions. You will find answers AND friends here. And who can better answer your questions than people who have had the same ones... people who know where you are coming from. Can't get that kind of support just anywhere!! Good luck to you!! Becky

Janine. You are so right about the scale. I gained 5 lbs. from the time I had my surgery till the next morning. I know I didn't really and luckily I had read on here that would happen. I know it will be gone soon. Becky

I just had surgery Friday and am on what is considered the Clear Liquids stage of my post-op diet. I have to have 2 protein shakes a day. Next week when I get to the Thicker Liquids stage, I only have 1 a day. I am also to have one a day for ever more I think. I'm sipping them. I know everyone has different post-op diets, but I don't think having one shake will hurt you. Becky

What is a 25g protein shot? My doctor told me I had to get 60 grams of protein in a day. I thought that was a lot but now it seems like it might not be enough.

Hi Janine. I have had the same headache. Did they give you any tips on how to get rid of it?? Deep breathing?? I too am stopping the pain meds... if I am uncomfortable, I will try the liquid Tylenol. Nothing seems to get rid of this headache. I feel so good otherwise. No problems with gas and not even that sore. If you come up with anything please let me know. I can have caffine so I know it's not that. Thanks. Becky

Hi. I had my surgery yesterday and now I have a bad headache. I feel great except for this. Gas pain.. not bad...sorness in incision area... not bad. I'm drinking lots of fluids.... more?? You'd think with all of the pain meds I'm taking, that it would go away, but it hasn't. Anyone else with this problem?? Any suggestions?? Becky

Oh my gosh Becky... not long now!!! Good luck to you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you on Monday. Just got my band yesterday and I am feeling MUCH better than I thought I would..... so far anyway. Keep smiling. You're gonna do great!! I'm excited for you!! Becky

oops... you already did.... duh!!! Thanks gg!! Excuse me.. gonna blame this one on the meds and not too much sleep LOL!! Thanks again. Becky

Hi gg. My date changed from the 12th of September to the 19th. If you update the list, maybe you can change me. No biggie though - I'm still a September Samauri. Thanks for doing the list!!! Becky

Thanks Heather and Restless. I quit drinking coffee when I started my pre-op diet (about the 20th of August) and hardly ever drank carbonated caffine beverages. Coffee and tea are on my clear liquid diet (wk. 1), so I made myself a cup of hot tea and drank more water and I THINK my headace is gone. I can drink hot tea without cream, but don't like coffee without it. I have also found that peppermint tea has really helped with the gas pain in my shoulder and tummy, which hasn't been too bad so far. I'm feeling much better! Again... thank you for your help. You guys are the greatest. Becky