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My surgery is scheduled for the 12th and I'm supposed to be on a two week pre-op diet which isn't going so well i am wondering how I'm going to make such a big adjustment after surgery limited to liquids in sure alot of us have the same problem please tell me ur experience Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I had lots of gurgling. Also, I had good days and bad days with the eating too at that stage. At 6 weeks now and things are better, but still occasionally feel a little off. It takes a long time to fully heal, so just take it as it comes and rest when you need to. It's okay to give yourself extra rest.

Hi all. I was banded on Aug 15th and I have not done as well as hoped on the thin liquid diet for this week. I have however not eaten anything that was not very very soft. The worst was mashed potatoes yesterday. So, I woke up last night with some pain and figured it was just gas, since let's face it... after surgery it pretty much rules your life. But, this morning I am trying to eat my sugar free Jell-O like a good girl and I have this painful sensation when it hits my new stomach. Any thoughts? I am worried I might have screwed up the formation of scar tissue or at worst, caused a distrubtion of the band. What do you guys think??? Thanks!!!!!! :help::faint:

I don't know any other way to say it, so I'm going to say like it is...has anyone experienced constipation after surgery? It's been 8 weeks, and I have not been regular once. Can we take something, or can it hurt us? Any feedback would be appreciated. :rolleyes2:

I am 2 weeks post op and im eating regular foods again. I sent my dietitian a copy of my menu and she was pleased. She said that she was going to use them as sample menus in class. If u wanna see them, let me know. Ive had to find my way.

Hi! I started w/ a BMI of 34 and had the lap band done in June 2008. My personal weight goal is 120 (i'm only 5'2). So far I'm on average w/ 1lbs a week (lost 25lbs so far). I want to get to 2lbs a week. I workout 5days a week...1 hr a day (3 days cardio, 2 day strength). My typical meals consists of a Protein shake for breakfast(110 cal), a Lean Cusine for lunch (300cal), Snacks (150 cal), dinner (300-500 cal). And still only 1lbs a week if that! I was wondering what your goal weight was/is and how long it took you to reach your goal? What did you do to accomplish your goal?

I had an unpleasant experience this past Friday. Before I begin let me say that I am always thirsty at night: my mouth gets parched. And ever since I was a small child I have had to make many trips to the restroom at night. I have had a full work up on my bladder and kidneys due to a continual presence of red blood cells in my urine. Everything was fine and I am just one of those who will always throw out RBC's in my urine. That having been said, I received a fill (lost count as to how many I've had) over a week and a half ago. I am now at a whopping 4.75cc in a 4cc. I was concerned that it might be too tight but actually I can still eat solids but in small amounts. But I tend to have trouble sleeping sometimes and one area that is a problem is swallowing pills. If it's during the day, I just cut 'em up and have done with it. Well on Thursday night I woke up at 3am and knew it would be hard to get back to sleep. So I took a benadryl and lay back down to go to sleep. I woke up a short time later (30 min?) and I had inhaled Water into my lungs. I coughed and coughed for over an hour with water being produced. Eventually it stopped and I went to sleep. When I woke up I felt so terrible! Achey all over and dizzy. I could hardly sit still because of the pain (chest, back, neck, torso). I went to the ER and came to find out that my BP was 74/40. I was freezing all of a sudden and gratefully they triaged me in quickly. I required an IV for dehydration and toridol for the pain. The chest xrays show Fluid in my left lung. Diagnosis:aspiration pneumonia. Doc said this is worse than regular pneumonia because it's 'gram negative' and could kill you if not treated. So now I am barely taking a sip if my mouth is REALLY dry at night and I'm on antibiotics. I went out and bought liquid tylenol and liquid benadryl. But I am still feeling weak and feverish. Doctor said I should get an unfill. But I think that it's more about lying down and drinking fluids. Seems I would have figgered that out but it took this experience to really get my attention. Oh just for frosting on the cake, the next morning the scale had me up 4 POUNDS. Dang saline solution anyway lol.

May 26th, my surgery date, has come and gone. Along with it, 18 pounds are gone. My pre-op diet seems like it is long gone, and that took 12 pounds along with it. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN....that is a GRAND TOTAL of 30 POUNDS GONE! Wow! That is pretty amazing, and I do feel like I should be standing in the center of a crowded arena, with a microphone in front of me, announcing that to the world. But, instead, I smile shyly and tell anyone who asks, how much I've lost. I am kind of shy about stuff like this. But I digress... So I had my 2 week follow up and there was some fluid built up around the port. The doctor drained that and removed the staples. Thank GOD! They were more than ready to come out. He told me to go forth and eat anything I wantd in pureed form. And to come back in 2 weeks to make sure I am not collecting more fluid. So...in the last 3 weeks, I have been on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. More than 1...ok maybe 3 times I have cried like a baby. I believe I wept for the loss of an old friend, FOOD FOR NUMBING EMOTIONS. Come on, I ate when I was lonely, bored, scared, angry, happy, sad and anything in between. I believe I am formally in mourning. But, having a bit of experience in the loss of loved ones...I know the sadness never truly leaves, but it does lighten up and becomes manageable over time. I believe I am entering that stage. I am managing my mourning. I KNOW I can't use my crutch anymore. Food really did an excellent job of numbing pain. I mean, food has always stood beside me. It always was ready to offer me sustenance, even after my 28 year marriage crashed and burned about 6 years ago! But now I am eating pureed foods and that brings back FLAVOR! I have my protein shake for breakfast, 1/2 cup of oatmeal for a snack. Sometimes I reverse those 2 just to have some variety (hahaha). I have FF yogurt or baby food for lunch. I have SF pudding for a snack. And all day long I have a water bottle with me. That is a very good lifestyle change for me! My boyfriend is a food lover. Yet he does not suffer from obesity. Actually, he is a chef and a food lover...a dangerous combo. Last night he made me pureed chicken and pureed vegetables. Served me 1/4 cup of each for dinner. It tasted fabulous. The texture was a little weird, but the flavor was wonderful!! He sat there and talked with me while I ate....SLOWLY. He had a look of pain on his face. This diet is KILLING HIM! I don't think he can fathom the idea of eating pureed foods. But he is my soulmate, the love of my life. So he fixes me things of great taste and will stay with me while I eat. But he will not eat in front of me. That bothers HIM too much. I assure him it's ok with me, but he just won't do it. He says he will once I can eat regular food again. That should be next week. So it won't be long. I was in pain. But I didn't like the pain medicine. I NEVER like that stuff! It made me whiny and very confused and groggy. I used it for about 8 days, then I took myself off of it. Yesterday was the first day I stood up when I awoke and stretched and didn't cringe. I am HEALING!! I feel no pain!! And although I have lost 30 pounds, I am wearing the same clothes as before I began this journey. Only now, they are looser. Some are MUCH looser!! I am still a little sad at times when I see people gorging on some of my favorite foods (last Saturday was a graduation party for 2 of my nephews and there was a lot of good food there). But mostly I am awaiting the arrival of a different old friend...Happy, Healthy and Strong Mary....I hear she is on her way to stay with me. I can't wait 'til she gets here!! She's close!!! -mary

So earlier this week I was battling with some lack of focus in my efforts to stay on track. I am 1 year post-surgery, have lost a good amount of weight, but I still have about 30 pounds to go before I get to my goal weight and goal BMI. I have been stalled for a while and I was feeling down. I want to thank you all for sharing your stories on this forum! Reading all your experiences, troubles, successes, and thoughts has re-energized me to lead the healthy life that I know I need. I live pretty far from my hospital so it's hard for me to attend the once a month support groups that they offer. This on-line forum has allowed me to check in each day with others who are fighting the same battles that I am and has provided me a way to reach out to others who know the road we are all on. I may stay on forever, I may stay on for a couple of weeks, but this forum and all of you came along at the right time for me. So thanks!

I just got off the phone with the insurance company (they received my paperwork last Thursday) and so far the nurse has reviewed my file and has sent it to the Dr for the insurance company (BCBS TRS ACTIVE CARE). I'm hoping everything is approved by the end of the week, just in time for my June 30th surgery or earlier! I'm so happy and praying for a speedy process.

That is so awesome! That is one of my goals, to get off all diabetes meds. I am 4 months out today an still on Metformin. Had my labs drawn last week and waiting to hear back on my a1c. I know it won't be perfect yet but it will get there!

I am only 2 weeks post op and not really eating anything yet still mostly liquids. I am how ever slowly moving to really soft foods such as pudding and a scrambled egg. Anyways as I am eating or after such I get a severe pain in my face. Best way to describe this is it feels as if I have a major sinus infection and I can feel it all the way into my teeth. After surgery I had a headache that felt like that and after a few days went away, but now that when I try to introduce food into my system the facial pain comes back. I have done my share of research and find little about this, but have looked up referred pain. (how on part of your body can hurt and it could be a whole different area that needs attention. i.e. shoulder pain can be referred pain because of the nerve in the abdomen that the fill port is next too.) So has anyone else had this issue or is it that I may just have a sinus infection? anyways its uncomfortable and it needs to go away. :scared2:

Do you mean lose 10 by the end of August? Trust me if you have been following a strict diet of liquids only you will have lost the 10 by the end of August. 2 weeks post op, I was down 7lbs from my surgery date weigh- in and I hadn't done any exercise.

I wasn't addicted. Diet coke and one to two a day. Gave it up at the pre op one week diet. I had to try it after one week out. The fizz was so powerful and the taste was not anything I found appealing. And YES your tastes change after surgery. At 5 months I have tried a sip or two of a flat diet coke but even that's not good. I don't seek it out because it's a waste of money and there's nothing in it that's good for me I keep my 20 oz tumbler with me with nugget ice and flavored Water. I think you'll give it up just because it won't be the same!!! Which is a good thing.

I am 6 week post op and struggling to lose weight. Everything I eat has to much sodium. I was making cheese rolls with a piece of cheese and lunch meat. I bought the tyson chicken, again to much salt. What is everybody eating that isn't full of salt? I get the protein in but the salt is crazy, help.

Hi Robyn, I had RNY May 5. Like the other poster said, don't sweat the first couple weeks. Just try to stay hydrated, sip by small sip. I HATED protein drinks myself. After the 2 week visit with the doc, he said it was ok, as long as I recorded what I ate, and I had the amount of protein I needed. Hence, I have survived on soft eggs, tuna pouches, and soft canned meat. I cook a lot of meat in the crockpot because it is more tender. Also, 90 percent ground beef was easy for me. Be patient, you will figure it out!

You are doing great by the way. First off my port area stayed sore for almost 2 months. Even at almost 5 months banded if I bend the wrong way it hurts. Second thing I would stick to doctors orders. I even thought the same thing, everything is going down good should I try something solid. You are still healing so please do not try anything besides what the doctor has ordered. I think I started adding salad in about week 5-6. Last thing I will pray for you. Good luck and keep up the good work.

I'm doing my 6 months thru my surgeons office I'm on month 3 of 7 I have a weight check in a week. Then onto month 4 yay it's moving by so fast. Omg like I feel like I just met with the doctor and now it's almost may I'm having surgery in September. It's happening so quickly you guys Sent from my SM-T380 using BariatricPal mobile app

I stopped losing at about 2 1/2 weeks, (sleeved 10/09/15) but I started back. Stay off of the scale and watch how your clothes fit. You may not be losing pounds at the moment, but you can be losing the inches. I have lost 50 pounds so far

Yeah im just a little over a month out. Thank you for being so sweet when I was feeling so awful I couldn't barley tolerate liquids the only thing I could stomach/ stand to smell was some grape Gatorade thankfully it was only 30 cals. I definitely had enough calories to last me the rest of the week. My band just gave me some tough love. I have my post op appointment next week from now where im supposedly getting an adjustment. Do u think that I should hold off on it for now or do u think it would be better to have my band lead the way? These grown up decisions are too difficult lol I think I need more educationAsk your doctor about the fill. He may want you to rest the band but don't miss your appointment. Good luck!

I was banded almost three years ago in March 2008. I initially lost about 80 lbs but have plateaued in the last year. My doctor was very impressed with my weight loss at first as I was a college student. I've recently graduated and I'm having issues with inactivity and poor diet. I really appreciate knowing I'm not alone in this! -Liz

I am 15 days post-op and I want lie this has been so hard I was so moody during the 2 weeks pre-op and now trying to get used to drinking and eating again it been very hard for me I am always full and it's way harder than I thought it would be but I am taking it one day at a time and praying on the long run it will all be worth it. Best of luck to you Sent from my iPhone

I peeled mine off about 2 - 3 weeks in and I did get some scab with it, it didn't hurt though. I put normal bandages on and they were fine. My pants took 3 weeks I think. They are shipped from Britain so that is why they take so long. I read somewhere it is actually boat shipping.

Hi! I am brand new! I've had my first initial consultation and won't get to have surgery until December. I have to have 4 monthly visits for insurance. One down, three to go! I'm so excited, nervous, ready all at once! I am do thankful to have found this site and have already learned so much!! Thanks!

Hoping for a better Thursday…Here’s the plan! Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana on toast. Lunch: Going to brown bag it. Hard-boiled eggs, string cheese, an apple, and a protein bar. Dinner: Probably pick up something quick on the way home, maybe steamed chicken and veggies with the sauce on the side plus brown rice from a Chinese place. How is your Thursday shaping up? What did it look like? Share your Thursday menu and remember – if you post your menu each day this week (Monday through Sunday), you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card to The BariatricPal Store! Don’t worry, you can still be entered into the drawing if you go back and post your earlier menus on the appropriate threads if you missed them already!