zuly98

My doctor gave me a support belt for my stomach after surgery. have to wear it for 2 weeks. it helps a lot. and the gas x helped me along with walking. I didn't have any bruising thank goodness.

I was banded on May 26th and since my surgery I have lost 10lbs. I had lost 10lbs on my preop diet and so, in total I have lost 20lbs since I started this journey. I started my mushy food today, my doctor only required 1 week of liquid diet. well, everytime I eat (and i only eat really small quanitites about 1/4-1/2 cup) afterwards, I feel nauseated until i'm allowed to drink my water. Then after I drink water, I feel better.

well, i've had some pureed tuna, mashed potatoes and refried beans. nothing gets stuck, and i eat small portions, but after a few minutes, i feel nauseated. then, in an hour when i get to drink, i feel better. maybe i'm eating too much, i don't know. i get satisfied with about 1/2 cup of food. the doctor told me after i eat mushies this week, i can work slowly to solid foods next week. i didn't feel bad after the surgery, just started this week. i go see the doctor on thursday. hopefully by then this feeling will go away.

Well, I started my preop diet yesterday. Im doing 1000 cal a day or less till sunday then im on clear liquids from sunday til surg date which is next friday. Wish me luck, the 1000 calorie a days been hard, I've been battling with myself, but, hey....its worth it. I haven't been able to sleep either. My mind is too busy.