bandster hell!!!

[Neya 0]

I find it so odd that there are so many schools of thought on the whole eating thing. My doctor doesn't have me scheduled for any type of solid food for almost 3 weeks. I've got day 1-4 clear liquids; 5-7 full liquids; blended foods 1 week after surgery; and soft foods 2-4 weeks after surgery. It's like what is the best...are they making it up as they go along... is there no standardization for this process??? Everyone is so different..

[tigermomof3 1]

Im on day 2 and I cant even drink 4 oz of anything. It feels like my stomach will pop if I do. I have the pain in my chest as well as my shoulder,but I still try too move around to get the gas moving. Oh well I hope everyone bounce back soon:)

Day two was the worst for me, I will not be surprised if you feel much better tomorrow!!

[racheros73 0]

I find it so odd that there are so many schools of thought on the whole eating thing. My doctor doesn't have me scheduled for any type of solid food for almost 3 weeks. I've got day 1-4 clear liquids; 5-7 full liquids; blended foods 1 week after surgery; and soft foods 2-4 weeks after surgery. It's like what is the best...are they making it up as they go along... is there no standardization for this process??? Everyone is so different..

I am on the Same Diet that you are on. I had mine done on July 6th and I am just now starting to work in an egg or cottage cheese slowly as the doctor said that I was able to replace one liquid with one or the either. I am sticking to what they told me, as it seems like the ones that jump the gun are having the problems with digestion or throwing up. I received a really good outline of how my days are supposed to go and what foods are best during the stages. So I am right there with you. :cool:

[tigermomof3 1]

I find it so odd that there are so many schools of thought on the whole eating thing. My doctor doesn't have me scheduled for any type of solid food for almost 3 weeks. I've got day 1-4 clear liquids; 5-7 full liquids; blended foods 1 week after surgery; and soft foods 2-4 weeks after surgery. It's like what is the best...are they making it up as they go along... is there no standardization for this process??? Everyone is so different..

I agree, I don't know why there are so many different methods. I found the same thing to be true for the preop diet. I would just follow YOUR doctor's advice since they are the one who knows your specific case. Good Luck!!!!:cool:

[jayden07 0]

I started feeling extremely hungry today, But I was told to stay on a clear liquid diet for two weeks and i was just banded on monday the 12th of July and then weeks 3 and 4 to mushy food then week 5 start solids slow but i am very hungry and sick of slimfast and all the other Protein Drinks and broth and Jello. Also I still am suffering from gas pain sometimes is worse than others i have been passing alot of gas and today finally had a bowel movement actually several. I am still feeling a little winded sometime so i use the little breathing machine they have u use in the hospital. I dont regret my decision but Its not as smooth sailing as the advertisements made it seem but i am up for the challenge.:cool:

Edited July 17, 2010 by jayden07

[CurvasPeligrosas 0]

I had my surgery last Thurs July 8, Thank God I didn't have any gas pain. I hope you feel better soon.

As far as the post op diet goes I also wonder why doctors say different things. I am on a week 1 & 2 liquids, week 3 & 4 mushies, and week 5 start trying diff food to see what I am ok with. I wish I was on mushies already. I am so tired of the shakes, juice, broth, Jello etc.

The ones that are on mushies what is it you all eat?

[bamber24 0]

I started feeling extremely hungry today, But I was told to stay on a clear liquid diet for two weeks and i was just banded on monday the 12th of July and then weeks 3 and 4 to mushy food then week 5 start solids slow but i am very hungry and sick of slimfast and all the other Protein drinks and broth and Jello. Also I still am suffering from gas pain sometimes is worse than others i have been passing alot of gas and today finally had a bowel movement actually several. I am still feeling a little winded sometime so i use the little breathing machine they have u use in the hospital. I dont regret my decision but Its not as smooth sailing as the advertisements made it seem but i am up for the challenge.:cool:

I was told that the sooner you start to feel hungry post-op, the less swollen you are, and that means you're healing. Some go faster than others. This is a good thing from what I understand, but it is frustrating! It will get better!

[jayden07 0]

Today so far is a better day pain in shoulder has eased up a great deal i slept with a heating pad on it all night. Have not had to take any pain meds so far not hungry yet did have coffee but dread drinking a protien drink, Jello and broth sometime today. I have a doc appt tuesday i have about 10 staples so hopefully the will take these out and i can return to work this week. My breathing is getting better as well but still get a lil short winded but i do feel the progress.:cool:

[jayden07 0]

Thanks for the info that helped alot i am starting to feel like myself again

[muddieguryl 0]

I am soooo curious as to where the shoulder pain comes from? Someone clue me in!

[wickwit 1]

CO2 is used to inflate your abdomen and give the surgeon a clear view and field to work. After the banding, etc. they let as much of the gas back out of your body, but some always seems to remain. CO2 is a gas and when you sit upright or stand, gas rises. What your body hasn't absorbed or passed is "stuck" under your shoulders, sort of like a balloon rising up to the ceiling in your house.

Hope I explained it for you. Hope you feel better soon!:smile:

[jayden07 0]

yeah my shoulder has a lot of pain sometimes too..hopefully we will feel better soon! and congrats on your band :smile:

mine is alot better today but i am a lil hungry but we will be fine congrats to u as well.

[Jerzeegator 0]

I was banded on Monday...by day 3 I was starving growling stomach dizzy and shaking I called the doctor but they never called me back so my husband went and got me something mushy so that he wouldn't have to take me to the ER for passing out. I am doing the Protein Shakes, Jello, broth and Water and all my vitimins. I also started to notice that my hair is slowly falling out. I don't have any regrets but I feel a little lost on what is going on with my diet.

I can't wait to see the doctor Tuesday to get some answers.

[bamber24 0]

I was banded on Monday...by day 3 I was starving growling stomach dizzy and shaking I called the doctor but they never called me back so my husband went and got me something mushy so that he wouldn't have to take me to the ER for passing out. I am doing the Protein shakes,Jello,broth and Water and all my vitimins. I also started to notice that my hair is slowly falling out. I don't have any regrets but I feel a little lost on what is going on with my diet.

I can't wait to see the doctor Tuesday to get some answers.

When I went to my post-op appointment I mentioned that my nails were breaking, one or two every day, and asked if it may have something to do with the diet. My nutritionist said that it may be that my body was using the Protein I was getting to heal post surgery. She suggested I up my protein, and told me to try out Premier Protein Shakes from costco, which are 30g's of protein each. Maybe that's what you need. I was allowed to eat mashed potatoes that were thinned out, as well as Soup as long as there wasn't anything big in it. I bought Lipton's cream of chicken, which has no real chicken in it, but it still calmed my belly when I felt like I was starving. I hope this helps!

[dman3998 0]

Banded on the 15th of July now 3 days, I have been very surprised at the variances in diet that each Doc has. Mine has a program that I am on liquids for 2 weeks before any mushies even then nothing like real food till week 5. I am sick of broth and Jello already and am NOT looking forward to the next month.

is this the "hell" part or is it worse trying to get your fill just right? I dropped 20 lbs pre-op and dont want to gain even a lb back. I think I am in for some hungry days.

dman