texasteacher1970

If you're not hurting (other than gas and bloating) you're probably OK. If you start hurting call your doctor's office to find out what to do after hours. If you just feel irritated, I'd try liquids for a few days to let everything have a chance to heal and calm down. Try to figure out why you went out of control. There are a lot of psychological reasons why we things like that. I know that I am an emotional eater and I have had to find other ways to deal with stress and strong negative emotions. Best of luck. Joyce

Congratulations!

I was banded on Jan. 26th and the first couple of days I really didn't want anything. I ate small portions of creamed, strained soups and sugar free pudding but I just couldn't stomach the idea of a Protein shake. The last couple of days I've been drinking Isopure (which is nasty but for some reason goes down easier that the protein shakes). Yesterday I used a Cheddar Broccoli Soup mix from Bear Creek and thinned it with skim milk. I blended it and the broccoli pieces are miniscule. I've been eating about 4 oz. at a time and it tastes so good to have something savory and not sweet. I did choke down a Protein Shake as well as my Isopure today so I got my 60 gr. of protein in.

Thanks gals. I'm never surprised what my cycle is going to do next with PCOS. That's one of the things that I hope to get control of with weight loss.

I was banded on Jan. 26. Surgery went well and post op seems to be doing fine. Looking forward to getting to know you guys. Joyce

My period tends to be wacky due to PCOS as a rule. I found it odd though that one week after my period ended, it started up again the morning of surgery (1/26) I noticed I was spotting when I had to go tinkle for the nurse to see if I was preggers. It has steady increased to a light period. I am assuming it's surgical stress. Anyone else experience something similar?

Well, yesterday was my surgical day. Here is a rundown of the day. 4 AM--Woke up. Showered with an anteseptic soap they gave me at my preop appointment. 5 AM out the door. The hospital I am using is about 45 minutes away. 6 AM Check in at the ER and they sent me to the Surgical check in. 6:15 AM called back for prep. Changed in my gown, started IV, answered the same questions over and over...name, date of birth, procedures, allergies...I met with a lot of people very quickly. 7:30ish. Taken back to surgery. 9:15 AM started waking up in recovery. There was a clock in front of me and everytime I'd open my eyes 5 minutes or so had passed. I was aware of hurting but it wasn't horrible. The nurse was talking to me. I was fully awake by 9:45. I went to the restroom, took some pain medicine, and changed my clothes. 10:30 AM I was on my way home. I slept most of the way home. The rest of the day I slept. I'd sleep about 2 hours and my husband would get me up to walk around. I drink some water or juice and then go aback to sleep for about 2 hours. Then repeat. My hubby has been so great throughout this whole process. He was been a wonderful caregiver...not that he isn't always wonderful to me. Today has been better. I slept until 11 AM thanks to benedryl (my allergies are in hyper drive lately). I've had some soup, a protein drink (Isopure), and lots of water. I've watched a lot of TV. Pretty boring. Physically I ache but I'm doing OK. I probably need to take some more hydrocodone. I can take 2 every 6 hours but I've only been taking 1. Hurts mostly when I'm going from lying to sitting or sittling to standing. I do want to give kudos to the hosipital I used. I have been so impressed with Wise County Regional Hospital in Decater, Texas. You almost feel like you are the only patient in the hospital. Everything is quiet and pleasant. The staff is very attentive and friendly. If ever I need to, I will use this hospital in the future. They rock!:thumbup:

Well, yesterday was my surgical day. Here is a rundown of the day. 4 AM--Woke up. Showered with an anteseptic soap they gave me at my preop appointment. 5 AM out the door. The hospital I am using is about 45 minutes away. 6 AM Check in at the ER and they sent me to the Surgical check in. 6:15 AM called back for prep. Changed in my gown, started IV, answered the same questions over and over...name, date of birth, procedures, allergies...I met with a lot of people very quickly. 7:30ish. Taken back to surgery. 9:15 AM started waking up in recovery. There was a clock in front of me and everytime I'd open my eyes 5 minutes or so had passed. I was aware of hurting but it wasn't horrible. The nurse was talking to me. I was fully awake by 9:45. I went to the restroom, took some pain medicine, and changed my clothes. 10:30 AM I was on my way home. I slept most of the way home. The rest of the day I slept. I'd sleep about 2 hours and my husband would get me up to walk around. I drink some water or juice and then go aback to sleep for about 2 hours. Then repeat. My hubby has been so great throughout this whole process. He was been a wonderful caregiver...not that he isn't always wonderful to me. Today has been better. I slept until 11 AM thanks to benedryl (my allergies are in hyper drive lately). I've had some soup, a protein drink (Isopure), and lots of water. I've watched a lot of TV. Pretty boring. Physically I ache but I'm doing OK. I probably need to take some more hydrocodone. I can take 2 every 6 hours but I've only been taking 1. Hurts mostly when I'm going from lying to sitting or sittling to standing. I do want to give kudos to the hosipital I used. I have been so impressed with Wise County Regional Hospital in Decater, Texas. You almost feel like you are the only patient in the hospital. Everything is quiet and pleasant. The staff is very attentive and friendly. If ever I need to, I will use this hospital in the future. They rock!:thumbup:

Welcome. I'm from the DFW area also. My surgery date is Jan. 26th. Best of luck to you.

My friend, Valarie, and I have joined 24 hour fitness together. She has had her band for about 4 1/2 months and is doing wonderfully. We've gone the last 3 nights. We met with a personal trainer on Friday who "showed us the ropes." And both Saturday and Sunday we went up. We spent 30 minutes each night on the treadmill and and then spent a little time on the bikes (Sat.) and the ellyptical (Sun.). I also jumped into the pool to swim a few laps. OMG the water was cold! Once I was in it was fine but getting in was an experience. I warmed up nicely afterwards in the hot tub. Tomorrow I have to get up early to go to my OB/GYN for my well woman. I'm still on my period (although it is tapering down). I will call at the morning to see if I need to come in or not. In all my 39 years, I have not come across this problem. In the afternoon I have to go to the hospital for my pre-op tests. It should be a busy day. I am getting excited about surgery. I have soooo much to do before then though. This week I need to write 2 sets of lesson plans. One for the week I'll be gone and one for the week I'll return. I also need to put out a lot of fires at school. They're not a big deal if I'm there to deal with them, but I wouldn't want to leave a mess for a sub.

My friend, Valarie, and I have joined 24 hour fitness together. She has had her band for about 4 1/2 months and is doing wonderfully. We've gone the last 3 nights. We met with a personal trainer on Friday who "showed us the ropes." And both Saturday and Sunday we went up. We spent 30 minutes each night on the treadmill and and then spent a little time on the bikes (Sat.) and the ellyptical (Sun.). I also jumped into the pool to swim a few laps. OMG the water was cold! Once I was in it was fine but getting in was an experience. I warmed up nicely afterwards in the hot tub. Tomorrow I have to get up early to go to my OB/GYN for my well woman. I'm still on my period (although it is tapering down). I will call at the morning to see if I need to come in or not. In all my 39 years, I have not come across this problem. In the afternoon I have to go to the hospital for my pre-op tests. It should be a busy day. I am getting excited about surgery. I have soooo much to do before then though. This week I need to write 2 sets of lesson plans. One for the week I'll be gone and one for the week I'll return. I also need to put out a lot of fires at school. They're not a big deal if I'm there to deal with them, but I wouldn't want to leave a mess for a sub.