nomorejellybelly

On the day of my surgery, 09/08/10, we had severe storms in the area. There were tornadoes not that far away and my city's tornado siren went off at about 5:30p. I found myself only hours after surgery, standing in my closet (the safest place for during a tornado in my house), clutching a small pillow to my stomach. I couldn't sit down, because there was no way to be comfortable and/or to get down/get up by myself. My husband was in another part of the house (he's never gets as worried as I do). So, I hid in the closet for about 15 minutes until it was safe to come out.

I have my first fill on 10/07.

Hope everything goes well for you.

I was banded on 09/08, so am at about 2 1/2 weeks. I've not had any problems yet with food (knock on wood). My main thing is remembering to chew, chew, chew and not drinking something until some time after I eat. I was told not to drink with my meals because it will wash food out of the pouch and if it washes out, I'll have to eat more to get full. Hang in there.

So, the day after my last post, I had my follow-up. I actually had lost 17 lbs since my pre-op appointment on 08/26. Awesome!!!!! I had to meet with the surgeon's assistant for the follow-up, because they told me the surgeon was actually still in another surgery. She told me that I could start trying some soft foods, like yogurt, smoothies, thicker soups, eggs, etc. I've tried some things other than these, but I've had small portions and am really being careful to stick to liquids as possible during the day. I have however weighed myself everyday at the gym (I can't help it) and I've gained 3 lbs back. I called and spoke to the surgeon's assistant today and she said it probably a combination of trying non-liquid foods and gaining muscle from exercising. I'm only really walking and doing some light arm weights. No chest or abdominal exercising. I'm trying to not be down about it. My first fill is going to be on 10/07. I'm looking forward to it. I may still have a little bloating and have no pain except for a nagging little pain on my left side, but it's apparently nowhere near where the port actually is. The surgeon's assistant didn't seem too concerned, so we decided that I would just keep aware of it and make them aware of any changes. Anyhow, I better run for now. Talk to you all later.

One week later and I went back to work today. It went pretty good. I'm having no real pain, except for a tiny spot, near wear the port is ( I can't feel the port, so I'm just guessing, but I know it's in the general area). It feels like when I've stretched/pulled what I think is scar tissue where I had my gall-bladder out. It is more annoying than anything. I have my follow-up with the surgeon tomorrow morning, so I'll ask him about it. I'm not too worried about it though. The good news, is that when I went to the gym today to walk on the treadmill, I weighed myself. I hadn't weighed myself, since 6 days before my surgery. Today, I weighed 10 lbs less. I almost fell off the scale! I'm sure it's mostly water, but that's okay. I'll take it. :cool2: I tell you, I am really still looking forward to being able to eat. ...even the soft-food stage will be nice. Yesterday's crave, was cheese nachos like you get and it's the cheese sauce. Even though I keep thinking about food, I know that I need to make better choices and be smart when I do eat those "bad" foods. Hope everyone is doing well. :thumbup:

Thanks. I kindof don't really have any cravings anymore, since I've been able to eat some soft foods. I'm just trying to be really smart about what I am eating. Hope you're doing well also.

I was banded two weeks ago. I was very bloated for several days, but didn't weigh myself. I think I'm still a little bloated, but I can tell I've lost. During my follow-up, I learned that I had lost 17 lbs since my pre-op on 08/26. Now I've gained back about 3 lbs. I called and talked to the surgeon's assistant and she said I was probably okay. It's just because I've been able to start eating little bits of soft food and with the exercise, maybe i've gained some muscle (which weighs more than fat). It is disappointing though. My first fill is 10/07, I am looking forward to seeing what it is like and expect more to come off after that. Maybe a little before, hopefull?

Hang in there. My biggest problem was craving food (I didn't act on it), but I was totally satisfied with the liquid diet.

I was banded two weeks ago today. At my follow up last week, I was told I could start trying soft foods. Now, one week later, I have tried some other foods and have done well. However, I'm being sure to eat light (liquid or very, soft food) in the morning and at lunch and am starting to try other things. I'm chewing very carefully, eating slow and I've not had any issues so far.

I was banded two weeks ago today. I still have a bit of pain, very far to the side on the port side. It's only slightly bothering me tonight. I tried reclining on my side for a couple minutes & it went fine. I'm still being extremely careful of sleeping on my side & have not yet slept on my stomach (I normally sleep on my stomach). It seems to be getting better day by day.

Glad you're doing well.

Congratulations!

I need to walk more, but it is so hot & humid outside, I don't want to go out. Maybe tonight, when it is cooler. I am walking around the house, inside, but it's not as much as if I were outside.

So, I had the procedure on 09/08. I feel pretty bloated/uncomfortable, but other than that, no pain right now. How long did everyone else deal with being bloated and when did you first notice weight loss? I've been nauseaous a few times, but have not been sick. Got the best sleep so far last night. The first two days, I slept off and on all day and night (for very short periods of time). I never thought that chicken broth would taste so good. My sugar free popsicles are good. So, I want to know why am I seeing all these commercials for food that I want to eat. OMG, that Pizza Hut commercial is making me crazy. I know I'll need to stay away from bread, so I just keep thinking about how good the toppings would taste. ...then I think about how much would I be able to eat. I do have a question, if someone could answer for me. Did anyone drink milkshakes or smoothies when you were in the liquid/soft food stage? I'm gonna go for now. Take care everyone.

You can do it. I get banded the day after tomorrow and am wondering how the weight loss will go. Hang in there.

Good job. It's good to hear from someone who had the band more than a year ago. I get mine this Wednesday.

Gabby - This is the first blog entry of yours that I have read. I agree with fool4dance. Stick with it. I'm scheduled for the procedure on 09/08 and I'm told my first fill should be 4-6 weeks after. I know that it is going to restrict how much I eat, for the rest of my life. I admit I am not totally looking forward to that, but am hopeful, that I should still be able to eat what I like, but just not as much. Are you doing much exercising? I'm supposed to do 30 minutes of just walking for at least the first 2 weeks. Then, we'll see. Anyhow, hang in there.

So, the surgeon's assistant had said that I could have 1 good, last meal before my surgery. I chose to have mine today at lunch and got a Spicy Southwestern Cheeseburger and fries from Sonic. For my drink, I got a real, Dr. Pepper and I had mint chocolate chip ice-cream and a cookie for dessert. So, I pigged out and was oddly not that satisfied with the meal. It might have been that I had really wanted the Cheddar Pepper burger and I got this one instead. It could have been a little hotter and cheesier too. Now, I'm back at it. It has been over 5 hours since I ate and I'm not hungry. I figured I wouldn't be. I'll probably just have a protein supplement if I have anything at all. Lastly, I don't think I counted correctly, when I made my post yesterday. Not counting today, I only have two full days until my procedure. Very weird. I think right now I'm most concerned about being on liquids for two weeks and whether or not I'll have any problems with eating stuff. Better go for now. Will write again either Tuesday or Wednesday, before I leave for procedure.

I've seen how so many offices/surgeons are different. After I had that meal, I didn't eat anything else the rest of the day, because I wasn't hungry. ...which makes sense. I think I'll be fine. Today I was back on my pre-op diet. Since tomorrow is my last day before surgery, I'll probably have my whole-grain cereal for breakfast, my protein drinks and a light evening meal early. Maybe I'll have cereal for my dinner also or just have a protein shake. That might be best. Good Luck ConB113 and Loyalfriend.

Way to go!

4 Days to go and I am going to walk over to the pharmacy to have my post-op prescriptions filled. I hope it doesn't cost too much money! I weighed myself at the gym again and am astounded that it looks like I lost another 2 lbs. Almost makes it seem like I could do this by myself... It feels good to know that I'm heading in the right direction. I hope everyone else is doing well. I will check back in, in a couple days. Take care. Happy Labor Day. :confused:

One week to go until having the procedure. I'm doing well on the pre-op diet I'm on (basically high protein). I've even lost 2 lbs. Am disappointed to really learn that someone very, close to me doesn't think I should have the procedure. I knew this person wasn't super excited or anything, but I didn't think it was like this. I told he/she that this was the exact reason why I've hardly told anyone that I am having the procedure. I don't want people judging me for having this done. ...and I don't want them thinking I am weak. I'm doing this because of health issues and because I also know that if I really "buckled down" and tried diet and exercise again, I would not have the will-power to be successful. I just have to tell myself that it is my choice and if I didn't feel this was my only real chance, I wouldn't get the procedure. I am still looking forward to being healthier and happier with how I look. I wonder how others banded individuals have dealt with this. Any advice, feel free to add comment. Thanks.

Thanks so much. Your support means alot to me.

I just saw this post. I have both PCOS and had Hashimotos. I actually had my thyroid removed about 4 years ago. My dr. also diagnosed me with something called NASH and we found out that I have a fatty liver. I am scheduled to get banded on 09/08 (only 4 days to go). I'd like to know how you all are doing now?