Any May 2010 Bandsters?

[LoserHeather37 5]

I think I'm a toughie too, which is why I can't stand feeling like this!

I'm off the pain meds, have been for 4 days, so that's not it.

According to my doc, I'm on a soft food diet, so I'm eating cottage cheese, SF pudding, Jello, some Soups, but I'm still hungry!!

And my stomach growling is from hunger not gas. I feel like I've become an expert on differentiating between gas pains and other pain, LOL!!

I'm excited about the future, but right now I just have buyer's remorse :-(

I thought of myself as a toughie who could handle anything but I was seriously uncomfortable those first couple of days. I was the world's biggest baby and that usually is not me! So you're definitely not alone there. What really helped me was getting off the pain medication. That stuff makes me groggy and lifeless.

As for being hungry, I am sipping on something constantly because I can't take very large sips. If not a Protein shake or Water, then some kind of broth or low fat Soup. There's just no way you could get enough calories in in three meals. Your pouch can only take a couple of ounces at a time. So unless your doctor specifically told you otherwise, I wouldn't worry about the three meals a day until you're on mushies or full food again. Right now you need the calories to help with the healing. Don't starve yourself!

Also, I've notice my stomach doing the same growling thing, but I'm not sure it's hunger. It feels like it's just adapting in a particularly cranky way. I have a hard time differentiating between stomach hunger and gassy bloated discomfort.

[Gone4Good 0]

I have a hard time differentiating between stomach hunger and gassy bloated discomfort.

So have I- It feels like I am hungry, but when I try to eat, I can't. Then I'll finally burp, and feel better. I will be glad when the gas is gone. I hate not knowing what by body is telling me it needs-

[Nean4488 1]

How long did it take you guys before you started getting hungry again? This is day two post op and my mom made me eat some Soup and apple sauce (at two different times)

and I felt so bloated after. I want nothing to do with food right now. I would like to just sleep till this pain goes away :-(

[sydney1976 0]

My Dr does liquids only for 2 weeks after. I am glad for it as I do NOT feel like really eating yet. Even the yogurt I am allowed makes me feel a little bloated. I hope you are feeling better soon. *Hugs*

[LoserHeather37 5]

How long did it take you guys before you started getting hungry again? This is day two post op and my mom made me eat some Soup and apple sauce (at two different times)

and I felt so bloated after. I want nothing to do with food right now. I would like to just sleep till this pain goes away :-(

I honestly didn't start really feeling hungry until about day 5-6. And I'm thanking GOD that I do not have a 2 week liquid diet after, just the first 5 days. Now I'm on to soft foods and can add fresh fruit tomorrow, yay!!! The funny thing is, is that I can add fish this weekend, and I HATE fish, but I am SOOOOO looking forward to it!!!:w00t:

Anyway, doing a little better today, still having major port site pain though. Last night was so bad that I was in tears!

I hope you all aren't having the pain that I'm having.

[Gone4Good 0]

How long did it take you guys before you started getting hungry again? This is day two post op and my mom made me eat some Soup and apple sauce (at two different times)

and I felt so bloated after. I want nothing to do with food right now. I would like to just sleep till this pain goes away :-(

I have been feeling hungry the last two days. Had my surgery Friday- I don't know if he used a larger band on me or what, but the Jello just isn't cutting it. The nutritionist told me, and the lady in the class with me, not to eat yogurt during the first 2 weeks, but I had to- broth makes me want to throw up. I get so nauseated when I smell it- So I had to have something with some nutritional value. The yogurt seems to be doing fine, but I still feel hungry again within a couple of hours. I can definitely tell that I am going to need a fill when the time comes!!

[anglov 0]

I wish I knew too- I can't have soft foods until week 5- Then solids at week 6. I honestly don't know if I will make it that long. I don't have any energy-

Most surgeries have a general post op procedures to follow but this surgery seems to have a WIDE variety of post-op diets. I am on soft foods now and can have full solids in about 2 weeks maybe sooner if I am tolerating them. I have heard reasons for a 21 day liquids diet because it takes that long for the stomach to heal to they don't want them to have a sold BM. What the heck??? It's like every doctor has their own take on it. I am so glad mine is less conservative. I have deep respect for everyone who has a long liquid phase!!

[sydney1976 0]

The wide range is interesting. I guess my dr. is somewhere in the middle.

1-3 days Clear Liquids

10-14 days full liquids (including yogurt and pudding)

1 week mushy

1 week soft

then normal.

Sydney

[yo2118 0]

Yay! I'm scheduled for surgery on the 24th too! I'm starting to get really nervous about it all but sooo excited too! How are you dealing with all of this?

[Gracie'smom 0]

7 days since surgery. Today I was hungry or I seem to be thinking about food! I can have Protein Shakes with milk and Jello and Soups. Not much pain anymore unless I bend over of stretch. I have to look away at TV commercials for food!!!! :laugh: I will try to stick to Dr. orders for liquids...but after hearing what other Dr. orders are I really don't think starting soft foods 1 week early is that big a deal.

[Nean4488 1]

Yay! I'm scheduled for surgery on the 24th too! I'm starting to get really nervous about it all but sooo excited too! How are you dealing with all of this?

Im in the stage of "why did I do this to myself" 3 days post op... I really cant wait to be feeling myself again.

[yo2118 0]

I'm a little worried about that stage too LOL. Are u hungry at all?

[JEWELSLACE 0]

Hi all... Was banded yesterday. Feeling sore today and haven't felt hungry at all. Basically I'm making myself have the broth and Jello. Water is my best friends as I woke up after surgery and was thirsty like crazy. Been trying to quench that thirst since then. Gas pains are the worst, but the pain meds keep that a minimum but still very uncomfortable.:laugh: Not sleeping well, of course, but it feels much better moving around thank laying around. Tires you out quickly though. Sitting at the dining room table, this is where I'll feel the best, for now. :thumbup:

Feeling the incisions today but I believe its because I have some lingering gas in abdominal area. Hoping that disapates by tomorrow. On Clear Liquids til Tuesday,then full liquids for a week, then mush. Not in any hurry to eat because I'm afraid I'll get sick. :thumbup:

As for what I feeling before surgery, excited, not scared at all. More worried about going through all this and it not working. The nurse told me to think possitive and follow the doctors orders to a T, do not deviate. So, thats my plan.

I'll keep you posted on the daily progress.

Good luck to the upcoming bandster and the newbies. :drool:

[Jennifer Hathaway 12]

I am getting banded Tuesday (the 25th). Not looking forward to that gas or port pain you are all talking about. I am on day 5 of my Liquid Protein pre-op diet and starving. I can't wait to get to the solid food stage.

[iwokeupfat 0]

I am getting banded Tuesday (the 25th). Not looking forward to that gas or port pain you are all talking about. I am on day 5 of my liquid Protein pre-op diet and starving. I can't wait to get to the solid food stage.

You'll be fine. I don't have any port pain. Heck.. until yesterday I didn't even know where it was... then the doc made me feel it.

Don't worry.. you can walk off the gas pains... Good luck wiht your surgery.

Banded May 3, 2010

Dr. Marc Neff Cherry Hill NJ.

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