August Rush in bandland!

[spoiltmom 44]

I'm using Vitafusion Gummy chewables. I can't stand anything that's powdery like Centrum or Flintstones.

[kellyodoran 12]

Why can't you have tums? I don't see any diff. between that and chewable vitamines as far as texture goes.

[timandmich 3]

I am using the vitafusion gummies too~they're awesome!

[ddow58 2]

I'm ten days out, and I still have trouble drinking a full Protein Shake. What I've started doing is only mixing them half strength (Half the liquid, half the powder) and drinking them more often throughout the day. That's helping me a lot!

I was having the same trouble and I called my docs office and they said that 4-8 oz every couple of hours is good for the Protein Shakes as long as I get 70 grams of Protein per day.

[ddow58 2]

I'm day 2 post op and I have a couple of questions. I'm not hungry at all, I have no desire to eat. Yesterday I had 2 11 oz shakes and some crystal light, today, I've had 1 11 oz shake and a yogurt. I've been able to take all of my medications (I take about 6 pills a day for my heart) and everything seems to be going down fine. I'm certain that I'm not eating/drinking enough but I don't feel like it. Has anyone else experienced this in the first few days? I am having gas issues too, I feel really bloated and uncomfortable. I've been taking gas x strips, they seem to help. I also gained 5 lbs since surgery, it's gas and liquid, right???? I figured I'll have a big loss when my body gets back to normal...I hope!

I had the same problems. Not wanting to eat or drink. I also gained 5 lbs but it turned out to be gas. The Gas-x helps break it up so you can get it out. I was pretty discouraged too. Today is day 3 and I am finally feeling better and have been able to get more in. I am trying to get the fluids in so I don't get dehydrated. That would not be good. Good luck. Pump the fluids.

[ddow58 2]

Do you guys have any port pain yet? OMG! I do. Sometimes it's not too bad but sometimes it's so sharp it's terrible.

No, I'm not having any issues at all but my doc put it in front by my belly button so not sure if that has made a difference.

Oh yeah. If I drop something on the floor it can just stay there until dh or my ds picks it up. I don't even bother.

I am totally with you!!! It can stay there forever as far as I'm concerned!!!

I am totally jealous of you guys with your pain killers. I am not able to take any at all and I had a miserable day 2 but it is bearable now and feeling pretty good.

I have gotten rid of all the gas but whenever I put anything in my tummy I have a ton of burps. Does anyone else?

[spoiltmom 44]

I was burping a lot at first also. It finally stopped a couple of days ago. It was making me crazy at first.

[Beachbunny 5]

not sure but both the Dr and Nurse said absolutely no tums ...maybe it foams in the stomache not sure.

[ddow58 2]

I was burping a lot at first also. It finally stopped a couple of days ago. It was making me crazy at first.

Oh, thank goodness it's not permanent!!! lol. I have to go back to work. lol!!!

[Debbie03 0]

Wanted to join in the August bandsters. Was banded on August 10, 2010. I still can't believe I did it.

On liquids for 2 weeks then I get to graduate to mashed potatoes. YEAH!

[ddow58 2]

Hey, Debbie. I can't believe I did it too. I was banded on the 11th. How are you doing?

[spoiltmom 44]

I still can't believe I did it either. I'm glad though and I can't wait to start having real food again.

[jamelyn1979 1]

Check with your surgeon about tums, Mine said absolutely no Tums post op!

Bunny, I'm not eating tums at all. My Multivitamin tastes like a tum

[Debbie03 0]

Diane:

I am doing really good. I have been reading about how everyone has gas pains. So far so good for me, I can't complain. I am just sick of liquids. I see my kids eat and it smells so good. lol.

How are you doing? Where did you have yours done?

[Debbie03 0]

Congrats Amanda! How in the world have you lost so much weight already? I am so jealous! lol