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2 days post-op and hungry?
_Dawn_ replied to PolynesianLady's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! I too am struggling with the physical act of eating. I know exactly what you mean. I will eat when I am not hungry. I try to find something else to do but so far I keep giving into temptation... ugh. I am feeling ashamed of myself. I sure hope that after my first fill I will be able to resist. I am also still having terrible shoulder pain. I would have thought it would be gone by now. Has anyone else had shoulder pain as far out as two weeks post-op? -
2 days post-op and hungry?
_Dawn_ replied to PolynesianLady's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 12 days post-op and I am suppose to stick with mushies for 3 weeks. I have not been able to stick with it. I am struggling with head hunger and giving into regular food. My weight is already going back up!:cursing: I don't know how not to give into temptation.... Night time is my worst time. How is everyone else being able to stick with their regimen? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. -
what did u eat for breakfast?
_Dawn_ replied to dowhatitdo1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Two scrambled eggs. -
I have had a slow recovery due to a surprise hiatal hernia repair. The swelling has caused even more pain in my shoulders along with a feeling of a large knot in the middle of my chest. I wasn't able to keep down the protein drinks so my doc wanted me to come in for a barium swallow and x-ray to make sure the band was seated correctly. The band was in the correct place but very tight due to the swelling. I was put on clear liquids and have a f/u on Tuesday. Unfortunately, by Friday night I was feeling better and didn't follow my doc's instructions. I decided to have a lean cuisine meal..... bad idea! I felt fine during and after I ate but in the morning my shoulder pain was worse than ever. I never learn! I am still a little bloated but feel better now. I am sure I will progress as long as I behave myself. I know this was the right decision for me.
How have you been doing? Are you having any pain and/or nausea? I would love to keep in touch with you to share our journey.
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I was banded this morning. My doctor found a surprise, a big hiatal hernia! WOW, I had no idea. All went well so I was able to be released at noon. I am glad since I didn't want to spend the night in the hospital. The only problem that I am having is referred pain to my shoulders from the gas that was put into my abdomen. I am taking a liquid pain med every 4 hours. I also took gas-x to help relieve the gas pain. I am sure I will feel much better tomorrow. :smile2:
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What to eat? Pls help!
_Dawn_ replied to Hopefull805's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my surgery this morning. I am not feeling too bad, just having referred pain to my shoulders from the gas they put into my abdomen. I am hoping it will be gone by tomorrow. The best thing for it is to walk around. I was also told that I had a large hiatal hernia that needed to be repaired... big surprise to me! So the journey begins.... :smile2: -
What to eat? Pls help!
_Dawn_ replied to Hopefull805's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is a rough diet. I drink EAS Advant Edge in chocolate. I think it tastes pretty good. My nutritionist also gave me an alternative diet if I absolutely needed to have something else. I have been having tomatoes, cucumbers, and green Beans. A couple of times I had low fat weiners. This is what I was given as an alternative so again, you would need to discuss this with your nutritionist. -
Hi Barb, Would you like to keep in touch with each other since we get banded 1 day apart. It would be nice to have the support.
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I am getting banded tomorrow, January 11. Any others scheduled around this date?
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What to eat? Pls help!
_Dawn_ replied to Hopefull805's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did your doctor give you a list of pre-op foods? If not, you might want to contact your nutritionist to let them know that you need something else other than the Protein Shakes. I know it is rough, try to hang in there. -
I wasn't suggesting that anyone not follow there own doctor's instructions on diet. I was just suggesting that if they are at the point where they are going to slip-up, it is better to choose something that will be better for them than to choose the bad carbs, which are not. Just trying to help...
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Hi MaryfromMI, My surgery is scheduled for Jan. 11. I was told to go on a liquid pre-op diet for 14 days, starting the 27th of Dec. Today is the end of my 3rd day. There is also a pre-op diet list of solid foods that they gave me to choose from if I absolutely need to. I was told that they prefer that I stick with the liquids only. Well you know what... there is no way I can go for 2 weeks on only liquids. What I have been doing to help with the hunger is I cut up a tomato or cucumber, add salt and vinegar and mmmm. They taste pretty good like that. I also, yesterday and today, replaced one of my protein drinks for a small piece of left over turkey. So far so good. I have lost 6 lbs in 3 days. I no it is just water at this point so we will see what the next 11 days will be like. I am also suppose to go on a 14 day post-op liquid diet ...ugh. If you feel the need to eat something solid, try 3 oz of lean meat in place of the protein drink. You can also nibble non-starchy vegetables. Try to stay away from bread, pasta, and rice. I hope this helps.
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Good luck Sephanie. I hope you are able to find what will work for you! :biggrin:
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Wow... I am so lucky that I didn't have to go through all the steps you had to, to get approved. My surgery was approved one week after my consult, and scheduled 2 1/2 weeks later. I get banded on Jan. 11.
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I was instructed to go on a two week liquid pre-op diet. They do however, include a very stick pre-op solid foods diet that I can choose from if I absolutely can't stick the liquids only. So far I have only had a tomato. Not bad I'd say. :drool: Only 13 more days to go...
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Did your Doc require a pre-op diet?
_Dawn_ replied to whosthatgirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I get banded January 11. I am required to be on a 2 week pre-op liquid diet, and 2 weeks post-op. Today is day one for me. -
I was instructed to go on a two week liquid pre-op diet. They do however, include a very stick pre-op solid foods diet that I can choose from if I absolutely can't stick the liquids only. So far I have only had a tomato. Not bad I'd say. :Dancing_wub: Only 13 more days to go...
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6 days into 10 day liquid diet and I'm DYING
_Dawn_ replied to petuniap's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! I wish you all the success as well. :smile: -
6 days into 10 day liquid diet and I'm DYING
_Dawn_ replied to petuniap's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mr. TJ, I thought this website was for support and encouragement. All I was doing was venting about how I was feeling. I know it takes discipline and commitment to succeed in anything we wish to accomplish. Two weeks of a liquid diet is not something we do everyday. I had read how difficult it was for others and decided to share how I was feeling. And no, I don't need any hand holding, just support from others going through the same thing. -
6 days into 10 day liquid diet and I'm DYING
_Dawn_ replied to petuniap's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Sweet Pete and Jackiedi! Merry Christmas to you all!! -
6 days into 10 day liquid diet and I'm DYING
_Dawn_ replied to petuniap's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ouch TJ!!! I do know that it is going to be a lifestyle choice that will not be easy. And no, I am not being forced to have surgery. But obviously I am not being successful on my own so I need help. My head is on straight. -
6 days into 10 day liquid diet and I'm DYING
_Dawn_ replied to petuniap's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am really stressing out about my upcoming liquid, pre-op diet. I start it on Dec 27. After reading the hell everybody is going through, I don't know how I am going to get through it myself. After all, if we could stick to a diet, we wouldn't be going through weight loss surgery. I find myself wanting to eat everything in the house now because I know I can't after Saturday. What a psychological roller coaster! -
JeweI, question on the weight loss ticker you added. I tried to copy and paste mine but all I got was the link to it. How did you add yours?
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