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Yes, thank you for all that great info and support. ( I knew I could count on you guys ) I have not started exercising b/c, well I have all the usaual excuses 1-100. Our clinic is weird here in that we never see the surgeon again after the proceedure so I dont know if I am cleared or not. When I go for the fill with the nurse at the other center I will ask then. And in all honesty, I'm probably using that as an excuse, I know that I cant do say, sit ups but I know I could be walking I"m sure. Its just very cold and icy here...lol Excuse #45... Oh, and did I mention that I hate it? Thanks again and I'll keep you posted.

First I wanted to say thanks to everyone who listened to my Darvocet rants right after my surgery a few weeks ago. :huh2: I was overly concerned with everything and didn't trust myself. Not to mention my clinic here doesn't have the best information. I am not even using what they provided me as far as diet goes. I have another book and am following that. They know and approve so dont worry. Thank goodness I could go on line and find out what I was supposed to be eating. My only instructions were "liquid bariatric diet" Nothing else. So what does that mean and given that it was the holidays I knew no one would be there. Thank god for these groups and the internet. Anyway,,, Now I am at 3 weeks out this coming Tuesday and what a world of difference. I feel great, my attitude and way of being has changed entirely. I was very sick and also regretting things the first week though. I couldn't even leave the house for almost a week but that quickly changed and every day got better and better. I am still on the blended foods but I haven't gotten tired of it yet. It still works for me. I have some yummy recipes that are easy and so good for you too. So I have been mixing it up. I think, for me, I am feeling better not only b/c of the surgery and weight loss but also b/c of getting off the carb wagon. That really makes a big difference for me. I have also lost 26lbs as of last Wednesday. 8 pre op. I am only weighing myself once a week and cannot wait till Wednesday to see where I am at. Oh, something that shocked me....I never in my life thought that I would think 1 cup of food looked huge....lol but I've been using the 1/4 cups for so long now that when I took the whole cup out to cook i was shocked. Prior to this 4 cups wouldn't have looked huge to me. I liked large portions and it showed. :glare: One more thing too that I wanted to ask the group. Do you find it hard to be with other people who are eating large quantities? I am having a hard time with watching my husband down an entire pizza or whatever it is. Not b/c I want one but b/c it seems huge, ridiculous and a massive quantity to me now. It's weird, things have really changed for me. WOW... Well, I just wanted to check in and update you and also maybe encourage some new folks too that every single day gets better and better... I love my band! <><

I'm so glad I am not the only one going through this. I am literally appalled by how much he consumes. I wonder how this will turn out b/c I find myself rolling my eyes when he goes back for Cereal bowl number 3. hat's a lot of food!! No wonder my food bill was always so high! He also eats so fast that like you said Amber, I'm still on bite 2 and he's done. It is just frustrating to me for some weird reason. I mean this is the same man I've been eating with for the last 20 years you would think I'd know him by now and that would be that. But I feel disgusted by it. Maybe I am feeling that way b/c I know that not long ago it was me doing that too. hhmmmmm some work to be done on myself maybe. lol I like that I feel in control and not hungry most all the time. Sometimes I am but I try to distract myself. A few days I was on a roll and forgot to eat. (which I had heard skinny annoying people say before and I thought to myself oh, please, who forgets to eat?) but I did it. When I'm hungry, as long as I eat Protein I'm ok. chicken salad, Beans, cheese then I'm fine with a small amount. I have lost 26lbs in less than a month so I know I'm doing the right thing. I have to keep my notebook of planned food with me or else I end up eating much to less and that cant be good. Well, thanks ladies for writing in. It makes me feel better to know I'm not alone. <><

I was banded on Dec. 30th and it took me a week to be able to leave the house. And then it was just for a ride just to get out. Just rest if your body is telling you to rest. I really needed the whole 2 weeks for recovery. If I would have had to go back to a job oustide of home I would have needed 3. I think this is harder on some people than others. But every day got a little better and better and the pain, gas pain etc all got better. Now I'm thrilled I have it and have had some days of so much energy I didnt know what to do. But on occasion (especially if I dont eat enough) I get tired and rest again. I think its totally normal. Just pamper yourself.

I'm 3 weeks out this Tuesday and have lost 26lbs. YEAH....8 preop. I also love this band.

Did anyone have back pain after surgery? This is mid back area. It is killing me today. Anyone have any idea if this is something or just normal healing?

I was going to say the same thing. I am on day 5 too. My recovery has been tough but I think it would have been much worse if I couldnt have had at least a shake etc. I was only restricted to blended foods, thank goodness and there were a few times where I hadnt eaten and felt very sick. Once I ate something small I felt 100% better. We need some Protein to heal inside so maybe you can get approval to eat something, at least shakes. Good luck Poodles

Tomorrow morning is my big day! I am so nervous that I haven't even cared that I cant have anything to eat today. My stomach is in a knot...I have been only able to keep down one shake so far. Anyway, wish me luck tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be fine once it's over. I also have a hard time with going under and so I am trying to take all the precautions of anti nausea meds ahead of time so that doesn't happen but there is no guarantee. If you've ever had a hard time with anesthesia then you understand. Well, I am off to surf and try to get my mind off things....everything...!

I am better today. It took me all these days though to just feel ok. It was a hard recovery. I tried to go out yesterday but had motion sickness. Today I was able to go to Shaws which was a big deal..I was wiped out when I got back. I have lost 17lbs since the 20th of December so I am happy about that. This week has helped b/c I've lost almost a pound every day. Most likely due to not eating much. I'm trying. I just made some egg custard to eat later. I'm so happy to be able to eat a little something. I sometimes feel sick just b/c of not being able to eat. How are you feeling?

Yes, I think it is the gas that I am experiencing. Thank you guys for answering my questions and being supportive. I appreciate it very much.

This feels like a muscle spasm? I dont know...but it hurts like heck. There is no position to get comfy in...none. I am walking so I'm not sure what else I can do. ~teary eyed~ Poodles

Justme...do you have back pain too? I have been having pain in my back that is killing me. It moves from between my shoulder blades to the middle right side. I think its muscle spasms. Its really bothering me. So I tried to get out of the house today. I thought a quick drive to the store (husband driving) and just pick up a few things would make me feel better. Well, i was wrong. We didnt make it out of the subdivision before I was having motion sickness. Ugh...I'm so glad I dont have to work this coming week.

Not great but better. Wow, what an experience this has been for me. I am so glad to have gotten up today and felt well enough to drink a shake and shower right away. I am not 100%, not even close but so much better. Thanks to everyone who listened to me complain these last few days. :thumbup: I made my daughter pancakes for Breakfast and they smelled so good and I heard a rumbling so I know I'm getting there....lol My Dr. said I can have anything as long as its blended. I guess the difference between mushies and blended is the consistancy? No lumps in blended vs. lumpy in mushies? Is there some place to get some good easy recipes for blended meals? Thanks, P

I hate to be the only one to say this but I have had a much harder time with this than my c-section. I don't know why. I had my band done on Tuesday, this week and am just now finally feeling a little better. And I mean just a little better. I have been sleeping in the recliner all week b/c there is no position I can get comfortable in. I see the light at the end of the tunnel now and that is terrific b/c even as of yesterday I was really regretting doing this but today has me feeling a bit more optimistic. I know that everyone is different and I wish I had been one of the folks who had no pain or trouble but I wasn't. I wanted to post so that you would know that it may go either way. When I was on here reading a few weeks ago I read posts from people who had their surgery on Friday and said they were back to work on Monday. I set up my thinking that I would be one of those people and expected to bounce right back but unfortunately I have not. My Dr. called me today to see how I was doing. I told her that I was having a hard time and the details. She said it sounded pretty normal and it was a hard surgery to recover from. I felt better hearing that b/c at least I know that I'm not the only one. I'm not trying to discourage you b/c I am not unhappy that I've done it now, but I just wanted to share the other side of recovery. p <><

I was wondering if anyone else has or is experiencing the same things that I am. First, I am in pain. I am taking my pain meds but still am very uncomfortable. I also have to cough b/c I can tell there is a lot of stuff in my lungs but I cant cough b/c it hurts too much. I did manage to get 3 shakes in today, very slowly it took me 1.5 hours to drink one but I got my Protein in and since it is only the first day out I think thats great. I have to be honest though and tell you that I am having regrets. When my family was eating dinner and I was still laying in the recliner my heart hurt. Is this normal? I know its very early but I feel horrible.

I have the same thing. Only one side -left, above the port, egg like and painful. I wondered if it wasnt the band too but isnt your stomach beneath your ribs? It is sort of freaking me out to be honest. Anyone find out what it is yet? Also, if you're newly out - I am 2 days now - what are you managing to get down? I'm trying to get some shakes in but its hard. It takes me an hour just to drink one. I think I thought this would be a little easier than its turned out to be.

Hello, First, I wanted to say that my surgery went great. No problems at all. I do have some pain, especially in my left port side but overall it was good. Whenever i swallow my Water it kind of sits there, i can feel it cold in my esophegus. Then I burp, a lot...is this normal. I also have a question or request of all of you. Would someone be so kind as to share their weekly options or food choices for newly post-op? Not the mushies but the liquids? I think I need to plan an hourly plan right. I have some shakes but don't they have to be clear? I have v-8, and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup too but is that what I should eat? If anyone has any time can you shoot me off a sample menu? Or to a site that I can check out on my own... I really appreciate it. Poodles

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Unsure, Mine went ok. I'm pretty thirsty and am in pain but its nothint that I cant control with the pain meds. I guess some are stronger than others b/c I hear people saying they didnt need the meds but I sure do! I have my discharge papers, which I spilled Water all over including the nurses and chart notes :wink2: ooppps so I cant read what I am supposed to be trying to eat now. I know its liquids but is it Protein shakes, Soup too? I have to call them this morning for clarification. Anyway, so how did your surgery go? I notice you are up early too? i couldnt stay in bed b/c I cant get comfy so I'm in the recliner...my neck hurts also, how about yours?

Memere-9 Are you from Maine too? I am as well. Southern Maine outside of Portland. Where and when did you have your surgery? Nice to see a fellow Mainer on here!

Well, I just had my last meal as an unbanded woman...lol I have to be on all shakes tomorrow before the surgery Tuesday. I am starting to get nervous. Why now huh? Months ago I was all ready to do it that day....now I have fear. I need to keep myself busy tomorrow for the day to keep my mind off everything. What to do.... :tongue_smilie:

Rachel, Let me know how it goes. I'm right behind you with my surgery on Tuesday. I wish I knew someone personally who has had it done like you. You'll do great I'm sure...good luck!

Can you all believe that after eating Christmas eve at Pizza Butt and then my overeating yesterday at Christmas, I LOST 1 lb? How flipping whacky is that? I just dont get it. I try and try and barely drop a pound. Then I screw up badly and lose? Ugh..go figure.

OH, boy, I've messed up! Yesterday went fine. I had 2 shakes and some Protein Water and was ok. I went to church at 2:30 expecting things to be over in plenty of time for me to come home and cook a decent dinner. Well, I was wrong. I was out with NOTHING to eat at all, starving at 5:40 and with hungry husband and children. So we ended up at pizza Hut...I had a personal pan pizza...cheese only and salad. I was weak. I had been planning all week to eat today at Christmas, as in just a dinner with the family since I am allowed a small meal anyway and thought I could sneak in a few Cookies or bites of pies too. Which I have now done too......plus some cake batter ice cream... So I have Pizza Hut and now today under my belt, no pun intended, and am getting really concerned that I have screwed things up for myself. I've lost a few lbs on the preop since last week but not that much and so I guess starting tomorrow I am going on full liquids until Tuesday's surgery. Lord help me and my family....ugh.. Anyone have any thing to say about how bad I was, or that I screwd up wicked, or that it shows how much power food has over me and how weak I am with it...? I worry that I wont be successful b/c I am so weak....I mean look what I've done and I KNOW that I am scheduled in less than 6 days....can I recover? P oh, and by the way...I feel like crap. I'm not sick with the flu or anything but I can actually feel that crappy food inside of me. I've been almost 3 weeks with huge reductions of sugar/carbs and junk and now i feel horrible inside and tired too. It really is not worth it huh?