LisaD1111
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Presentation 4 days after surgery...will I be up to it?
LisaD1111 replied to Who'sThere's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's about the same as my schedule before I went back to work. Surgrey on Friday, back to work on Tuesday. I think you'll be up to the presentation, but you should plan to go easy before and after the presentation. Also, be aware of your medication. When I was at work I skipped the good stuff (liquid Vicodin) and took liquid Tylenol. Good luck! -
I'm about 3 weeks post-surgery. I noticed today that the area around my port incision (the largest one) is bright red. It's also tender to the touch. I haven't had this before. It's not on my waistline, so there's no chaffing or anything. Other incisions still look normal. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Hey there. No worries about the delay I'm in the same boat. How are you today? Any real food yet? I'm on real stuff except red meats and carbs and fruit. Weird stuff my Dr.s dietician said to do which doesn't match with all the paperwork they gave me. So I've decided to follow the paperwork. No pureed. Which is different from almost every thing I've heard on here, but I'm still alive so I guess it's ok LOL. I feel great. Working out on my Wii Fit that I love. The only thing bothering me now is I feel the port. It's not painful just annoying. Other than that I can't wait til my fill. I hope it goes as smooth as the journey has been so far.
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I'm a few days into the pureed/mushy food stage. My doctor has me in this stage for 2 weeks. His definition is anything I could eat if I didn't have teeth. Unfortunately, I don't like a lot of his suggestions -- oatmeal, grits, Cream of Wheat, pureed chicken or tuna salad, baby food, etc. So far the only thing I like is pureed egg salad and a few cream Soups that probably aren't the best choice. Oh, he also says no potatoes (my favorite). Any suggestions? I'm hoping there's something out there that I haven't thought of yet :cursing:
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I just finished the book "Naturally Thin" by Bethenny Frankel and wanted to recommend it to anyone with a lap-band. Yes, it has the same info we've all heard a million times (small portions, stop before you're full, etc.). However, it's still a good read and primer for starting the lap-band lifestyle. One of the principles in the book has really opened my eyes -- the principle of diminishing returns. It means recognizing when a food no longer has the same appeal as the first bite. In the past, I'd finish the dish and get it over with. Now that we have limited space, I'm not wasting my 1/4 to 1/2 cup on mediocre food! It also talks about the myth we tell ourselves about not wasting food. Think about all the money we've spent dealing with the after affects cleaning our plate! The book also has some good recipes. Ok, commercial over :thumbup:
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Just curious -- did you have a pre-op liquid diet? My doctor had me do a low-carb liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery and it really helped me transition into the post-surgery diet. One trick I've been doing is doubling up on Protein in the same amount of Water (or milk if you like that yucky stuff :thumbup:. It gives you more protein (which is more filling than broths and such) and usually more flavor. I do the unjury chocolate with a packet of Splenda. It tastes so much better because it tastes more chocolatey. I just started the mushy phase, which according to my doctor is the stage that includes yogurt, cottage cheese, cream soups and such. Isn't it odd how every doctor seems to have their own plan? Good luck!
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Hey there,
Sorry for the delay -- still getting used to the message boards!
I got through the 2 weeks of liquids before the surgery and 2 weeks after liquids, so now I'm doing 2 weeks of mushy. I've heard of people pureeing the oddest things, but I'm not into that. It's pureed egg salad and soup for me!
How are you doing so far?
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Yes, I should mention that I'm only 2 weeks post-op and have not had a fill yet!
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I told my doctor that I didn't want to give up my 1-2 Diet Cokes a day because it's my only source of caffeine. He said it could be painful the first couple days because of the carbonation, but left it up to me. I avoided it for 3 days and actually didn't miss it as much as I thought. I think the liquid Vicodin helped me avoid caffeine headaches :thumbup: There is essentially nothing wrong with diet carbonated drinks, they just want to make sure you're getting enough water. I have no problem getting my 64 ounces since the only other thing I drink is my (now) one Diet Coke in the morning.
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Banded 5/26th - questions
LisaD1111 replied to RNmomtothree's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor considers cream soups and Cream of Wheat second stage/soft foods, which I can't have until 2 weeks after surgery. You didn't mention protein shakes, so perhaps adding 2 or 3 of those to your diet will help. I am just as surprised as anyone that 2-3 protein shakes and a cup of broth have been filling me up for the last 3 weeks (2 weeks pre-op, 1 week post-op). Oh, you could also add some sugar-free popsicles if you have a sweet tooth. They aren't particularly filling, but satisfy the need to have dessert or something sweet after dinner or later in the evening. -
Need Advice: Cough + One Week Post-Band
LisaD1111 replied to LisaD1111's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good to know, thanks. Maybe the above average pain is because the surgeon repaired a hernia in my diaphragm during the band surgery. -
I like the unjury chocolate powder. I always use Water though because I don't like milk. One thing I've learned is that if you add an extra half of a scoop it makes it more chocolatey. Obviously, it also increases the Protein, so that's good. Some other advice I've heard, but haven't tried is that if you do use Unjury and like to add things, use vanilla as the base rather than the unflavored. Oh, I also like the Unjury because it doesn't have much of an aftertaste. For the on-the-go shakes, I prefer the Atkins Chocolate and Vanilla shakes. If you can't find it, the Pure Protein and EAS Low-Carb are also ok, but all the pre-made seem to have more of an aftertaste.
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Need Advice: Cough + One Week Post-Band
LisaD1111 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got the band a week ago and I've recently come down with a cold and persistant cough. Thankfully there are plenty of liquid medicines, so that's not a problem. I'm mostly worried by the cough and constant nose-blowing and whether this is causing trauma to any area of the band. I know we're talking about different pipes, but there is some general aching in the area when I cough. The problem is that I don't know if this is because it's causing trauma or I'm still experiencing post-surgery pain. I'll give my doctor a call on Monday, but thought I'd come here first to see if any of y'all had advice or similar experience!
