August Rush in bandland!

[ddow58 2]

Had my post-op today and everything is healed. He said my first fill is 4 weeks off!! 6 weeks from surgery!! He wants to make sure everything is settled and the band can't slip before he puts constriction on it. He also said I can finally do some light exercise. I guess he is more conservative than most of you on here. It feels like a slow start. However he said even though there is no restriction on the band it is still more restrictive than if I didn't have it and to practice chewing and chewing and chewing. lol.

[kellyodoran 12]

Hope I did this right,,,,,for those of you who may have missed my raving, please check out this web site! It is ultra cool.

Peace out,

Kelly:lol:

[msdv 5]

Had my post-op today and everything is healed. He said my first fill is 4 weeks off!! 6 weeks from surgery!! He wants to make sure everything is settled and the band can't slip before he puts constriction on it. He also said I can finally do some light exercise. I guess he is more conservative than most of you on here. It feels like a slow start. However he said even though there is no restriction on the band it is still more restrictive than if I didn't have it and to practice chewing and chewing and chewing. lol.

I don't know if it's in my mind but i do feel that . Even though I have no Fluid in my band I do feel like if I gulp too fast or eat just a couple more sips of Soup I feel it, so I believe what your Dr said.

[ddow58 2]

I don't know if it's in my mind but i do feel that . Even though I have no Fluid in my band I do feel like if I gulp too fast or eat just a couple more sips of Soup I feel it, so I believe what your Dr said.

Yeah, I feel it too. I am only eating 4-5 oz of food at each meal and I'm full so it is working. I'm just wanting it to go faster. I guess, better safe than sorry.

[Reddawn 0]

Has anyones Dr put them on a 2 week liquid diet like mine did? My diet consists of Clear Liquids, broths, and lets not forget popciles and jello...that is IT!! I have been very good with doing this but I'm STARVING and it kills me to even think that I have another full week of this to go. If I stick it through it will be a total of 16 days straight of pure liquids...can it get any worse?

I'm reading everyone elses posts and it looks like a week at the most.

BANDED ON 8/19/2010

Edited August 26, 2010 by Reddawn
Wanted to add baning date

[BeachBabe 0]

My doctor says 3 weeks of fluids only and two of mushies after that and then regular food. I am on my 9th day of Fluid. I am doing well and making sure I get 70 grams of protien and no sugar or carbs. I have lost 1 pond a day so far.

[sultana1279 0]

Has anyones Dr put them on a 2 week liquid diet like mine did? My diet consists of Clear liquids, broths, and lets not forget popciles and Jello...that is IT!! I have been very good with doing this but I'm STARVING and it kills me to even think that I have another full week of this to go. If I stick it through it will be a total of 16 days straight of pure liquids...can it get any worse?:biggrin:

I'm reading everyone elses posts and it looks like a week at the most.

BANDED ON 8/19/2010

my doctor also put me on 2 weeks of liquids...i'm barely going on my 3rd week and now i'm starting with more thicker liquids like pudding, yogurt, cottage cheese and thicker Soups.....it is hard but i pulled through it...i lost 15lbs the first 2 weeks...i know the weight loss is going to halt until i get my fill, but i'm trying to get as much Protein and Water as i can without overfilling myself and gaining the weight back....good luck! :thumbup:

[ddow58 2]

Has anyones Dr put them on a 2 week liquid diet like mine did? My diet consists of clear liquids, broths, and lets not forget popciles and Jello...that is IT!! I have been very good with doing this but I'm STARVING and it kills me to even think that I have another full week of this to go. If I stick it through it will be a total of 16 days straight of pure liquids...can it get any worse?:biggrin:

I'm reading everyone elses posts and it looks like a week at the most.

BANDED ON 8/19/2010

No Protein?????

[Beachbunny 5]

Question for you all about tracking weight loss, are you following your scale or the Doctors?

[phriend 0]

i'll be using both.

[LaurieH 0]

I use both also

[tylee72198 10]

My scale is right on with the doctors.

[tylee72198 10]

My doctor isn't strict with liquids, but I can't use a treadmill for 4 weeks. I'm basically allowed to walk and ride the bike.

Any idea when you can start doing sit-ups?

[Reddawn 0]

No Protein?????

Yup...2 shakes a day, that is my Breakfast and dinner..lol!!!

[juliek1968 1]

Hi Everyone!! I was banded on Aug 23rd!! I am on a liquid diet till I see the doc on Sept 8th I am not hungry at all and kind of have to force myself to drink!! I do have blisters around my incisions from the tape that was on them, and was constipated so I called the doc this morning and I was told to take Miralax and to put hydrogen peroxide 1/2 strength on my blisters. The first couple of days I had a lot of gas, but I feel great now and I stopped taking my pain med during the day yesterday and only took one pill last night, so the pain is definetly going away :biggrin:) I am so happy that I am on the other side of bandland so I can start my new healthy life :thumbup:)