shellynnrn

I've been mostly wandering around my yard and Walmart with the dh and kiddies. I feel so weak and have been taking a nap in the afternoon. I'm 5 days post op, anyone else feel puny for this long? I'm pain-free which I found weird, never have had pain since surgery. I figure the weakness is low calories and healing. Anyone else?

Thanks for the recipe! I have a bag of this, I need to try that

I haven't had but a couple since I didn't have a pre-op liquid diet. My favorite so far is unjury chicken Soup. 20g of Protein in 8oz! I also like Atkins Mocha Latte 15g protein. I tried GNC Cookies and Cream bleh! It was nasty!!

Great post PharmaGirl! I'm only almost a week out but it's good to be prepared. Whoa....Mexican food....that little discussion had my mouth watering. I'm on clears/full liquid for two weeks. Then pureed/mushies for 2 more weeks. My daughter asked me when I could eat again. I said... JUNE LOL I'll be following you all in bandster hell....we'll all help each other thru it

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My doctor was Jeffrey Crooms and I had it done at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Fl. I just LOVE him, he's so great.

Done deal...two days post op and on liquids. Pain is minimal, gas is slowly going away with the walking. Two incisions that look great with steri-strips. Anyone else feeling good? :ohmy:

My surgery was on the 27th at 0930. Only in there an hour, easy post-op wake up and to my room. Stayed for 23hr observation, out the next morning after a barium swallow to check the band. I got to see my band under fluoro which was really cool. I could see it fill up the pouch then go thru the band. They made me GULP it. I had a headache post op from no morning coffee, but other than that, just tender at the port incision. I only have two incisions which is really awesome! My doc said it's a new technique he uses. Home now day two, it's hard to get in all the Fluid that I"m supposed to. I'm working on it though. Wandering around the house, walking around in my garden, moving all the gas around. The gas was pretty pronounced yesterday surrounding my heart and left shoulder. It's pretty much gone today. My belly is swollen but I can already tell it's starting to go down. I had some unjury chicken Soup today, it was pretty good. Lots of Protein in there. Feeling a bit weak, but really excited that I did it. I'll keep ya posted. :ohmy:

Post op day 2 here and I'm slow getting up and down, but I haven't needed any pain meds at all. My biggest complaint was a caffeine headache after surgery. :ohmy:

I can't speak to the pre-op diet as my doc didn't put me on one. Just nothing at all after midnight the night before. As far as the smoking goes he told me not to smoke after midnight as well. I won't be smoking afterwards either. As a nurse, I shouldn't smoke at ALL, but after surgery it really impairs your healing process. Your cells and tissues need all the oxygen they can get to heal. So my advice would be to not smoke after surgery. I'll be quitting soon as well! Good luck!

I love this thread, keep it going!!! I go in in 6 days~ It's good to hear all of this. Congrats everyone, keep up the hard work!

Everyone is right! Expect and believe! You will do it! I haven't had my surgery yet, but as a nurse, let me tell you. Your belly was pumped full of air and things were moved around in there. Organs don't like that so they swell up in protest from being touched! Pretty soon they'll forgive and forget, as long as you give them everything they need to heal up - protein and lots of water! I believe in the power of positive thinking, I've seen it bring patient's back from the brink. Practice some relaxation techniques and positive visualizations. Visualize yourself getting smaller. Fake it til you make it, hold your head up high as if you just weighed into Onederland. We are all in this together- thank God for the internet!

I had the nutritionist and psych appts....today was pre-op day and they drew bloodwork for labs, height, weight, vital signs. 10 more days!!

I am 12 days away and I'm also going to self-impose a pre-op regimen since I'm not required. I go for pre-op on the 17th. I don't think it has really set in yet. I'm excited, but it just doesn't seem real yet. Anyone else?

AMEN! More goodbyes to: Sweating Heavy breathing Thighs rubbing together PCOS Granny panties Snoring Sensible shoes Hello to: Shopping at Macy's or any other normal store for that matter Wearing my wedding ring again (doesn't fit right now) High heels Joining a gym running my first 1/2 marathon with my friends Can't wait!

The 27th for me too! I'm completely excited, I haven't had the nervous part yet. That will happen the day of surgery I'm sure. My pre-op appt is on the 17th but I called to ask about pre-op diets etc. They said the only thing I have to do is not eat or drink after midnight the night before. I think I will voluntarily do liquids beforehand jic. 16 more days!

I wish you a speedy recovery! Keep us posted on your progress!! :wink:

Hi everyone! I'm Shelly, 36 yrs old married mom to 3 (17, 13, 3). PCOS (ugh) and have been overweight all but 4 years of my life. The only time I was thin was in HS when I swam everyday and walked everywhere. Then the first baby, +50lbs, second baby +50lbs, then gained 25 more postpartum while nursing (what the heck is that about?) My Mom had gastric bypass 4 years ago or so and lost 80lbs or so. I didn't want to take things that far but a Lapband sounded like my speed. My insurance approved it (BCBS Florida) and now I wait until my band date! My dh and best friend are convinced it just a matter of eating less and exercising more. Neither understand the hell of PCOS and insulin resistance although I've tried to educate them. I think they feel I'm making excuses. Well, my mom supports me, she knows what I'm going through and the difference it's made in her life. I can't wait, nervous, but excited. Love my doctor, but work with him professionally and hate that he's going to see me in all my glory on the OR table. Not to mention the staff in the OR! It will be worth the embarrassment though. Love the forum here, good to meet you all!

Good to know! :smile:

I have PCOS and tried for over a year to conceive my son. I was taking Metformin and when they boosted me up to 2000mg/day I got pregnant the next month. There is always hope, it's a matter of tweaking the therapy. It's such an evil disorder. I HATE it! I hope my symptoms lessen after I lose weight. I spent over 3k on laser hair removal only for it to grow back! UGH. Hang in there!

I was wondering about that as well. I have a really heavy and tall 3 year old that always wants to be picked up. He's 40lbs and 4ft tall. I don't know what I am going to do for 2 weeks, let alone 4. My only idea is to sit on the floor with him and hold him when he needs me. Anyone else have advice? Thanks for starting this thread :smile:

Try Nordic Naturals, they have a spiced apple flavored oil. I mix it in applesauce for the 3 year old and he can't tell. He's a certified food inspector! Cod liver oil provides essentail fatty acids and omega 3's.

I figured I should introduce myself as I've been lurking around here for hours! After wishing for something to work for my whole life, I'm excited to finally be on the short list for my lap band. I was approved in Jan and have a date for surgery of April 27th. Here's my life story in abridged: Chubby kid, skinny teenager, baby #1 gained 50lbs, diagnosed with PCOS, second baby 14 yrs later, gained 50lbs (then went on to gain 25 more pounds in my first year post partum and while nursing - what is that all about?). Tried everything...been there done that. My mom had gastric bypass about 2 yrs ago and has lost almost 100lbs and is off all of her diabetes and hypertension meds. Ok...my turn. I can't wait!

Children are amazing..... this one made me CRY!

Dr. Crooms is doing my surgery on April 27th. I'm a nurse and have worked with him in the ICU. He is also a trauma surgeon as well as doing bariatrics. He is amazing, friendly, professional and has a great bedside manner. You will really like him, I've never heard a patient complain about him. My only reservation is....I sure wish he didn't have to see me naked. GL