MyraMack

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Hi Wendy,

I'm supposed to see the doc tomorrow and then can "officially" start on mushies although, I've been incorporating them for the past few days because I can't tolerate the protein shakes anymore. But all in all feel pretty good too. Can't wait to start working out so I can really start seeing some changes. I get hungry, but get full really quick. How about you? Glad to hear you're doing so well.

Hi,

I had started blended soups and watered down items and I just found out I wasn't supposed to, so I'm back on liquid protein and broth soups only until Monday, then I can officially start mushies. Not sure how long on mushies, but I'll call the Dr. to find out for sure. My first fill is 5 weeks post op. I felt wonderful today almost my normal self no pulling on my incision site. Can't wait until I can sleep on my stomach again. My stomach is itchy too. Lap Band life is good

Hi Wendy,

I too am getting hungrier each day. However, I feel like I get full quickly too. How about you? I'm supposed to be on liquid till Friday then move on to the mushies, but the last 2 days I couldn't take in anymore protein shakes. I moved onto mushies 1x a day and then liquids for the remainder. Of course, haven't lost any weight this week. My doc says mushies for 2 weeks and then normal food after that - which is around middle of February. Not sure if I'll follow that. My stomach is itchy.

MyraMack,

What is your post op diet like??? how long on protein shakes??? how long on mushies??? Just curious. Are you able to eat anything else during the protein shake period (ie blended soups very liquid)?? How are you tolerating everything??? I'm getting hungier and hungrier by the day and my stomach starts growling. Wendy

Hi Wendy,

same here. I find that I get full really quick and then comes the gas - it just sits there. My ribs hurt today from putting pressure on them to get up. Other than that, I can't complain.

Hi Myra, How did it go??? I'm doing good. Gas is hard to get rid of like everyone says, but I feel good.

12 lbs is great WendyMary. I'm glad it's working out for you, last I checked I was down total of 10 lbs. I guess tomorrow is the big day for both of us - I pray that both of our surgeries and those on everyone on this board come out well. And my sincerest sympathy for you and your family. Stay strong and good luck.

Hi MyraMack:

I find this whole websit very confusing. I wasn't getting your messages and now I think I know how to find them. Anyway, for some reason I thought you were in CA and at the same Hospital as me. Your in CT, you are probably wondering why I asked if they tried to rescheule your date. Anyway, I got my pre op instructions today. Liquid diet going good, down 12lbs, though I do 2-3 shakes a day and a no carb, protein small meal and the weight has still been coming off. I'm feeling nervous, but mostly about the funeral and how I will feel and all the hugging and stuff. I'm going to do good with my pain meds on that day. Talk to you soon.

Hi WendyMary:

I went to the hospital today for pre-admission testing. I had an EKG and blood work done. I'm told I'll hear about the time tomorrow. Only 3 more days to go. Are you excited? I know I am - I'm sick of this liquid diet.

Hi WendyMary:

I haven't had any calls from the hospital. My surgery was originally for the 30th of Dec. I changed it because I sing with my husband's band and had a show on the 31st. So I'm on track for the 19th. I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother, are you going to be okay for her funeral? Grief doesn't help with recovery. Well, if anything I'm here if you need support. Liquid diet - not good yesterday. Back on track today. How about you?

Hi Myra,

did they call and try to reschedule your date??? I said "no" that I had to do the 19th or I'd have to reschedule. My grandmother passesd away and her funeral is on the 21st and I need a couple days to recover before going. How is your liquid diet going???

-Wendy

Hi WendyMary:

Glad to hear from you. Don't know surgery time yet. Waiting 2 hear from hospital. Should know by Wednesday. Where are you getting your surgery again? I'll be in New Britain CT. Struggling with diet, but try 2 stick 2 it. I have 6 protein shakes a day - 960 calories and fill up my stomach with no calorie drinks and broth. First few days - very hard. Friday, great. Saturday stomach pain & diarrhea. Lost 7 lbs. don't worry about any weight loss right now, just stick to your diet as best you can. After your surgery, you'll see how the lbs just slide off ya.

Hi MyraMack,

Wow, what a small world!!! Have you heard from the surgery center as to what time your scheduled for??? That would be great to meet you on the day of and go through this journey together. I am struggeling with the liquid diet. I'm friends with another gal on this site that had surgery with Dr. O and was told she could drink 2 meals and then have a low cal, low carb, high protein meal, so I've been doing that. I went throught the binder that the Dr. gave me and it said between 700-800 calories a day and 60-140 protein grams per day. I'm actually able to have 3 protein drinks a day and one small dinner and stay within or very close to that calorie and protein level. Have you been doing only protein drinks????? I don't know if I could do that. How much weight have you lost so far???? I"m beginning to get discouraged because I've only lost about 4 lbs and I thought I'd loose 1-2 pounds per day acording to the Dr.