Band Removal plus 30 days

[GeezerSue 7]

My recuperation from the surgery itself is nearly done. I'm still dealing with (probably band-related) dysmotility issues. I'm taking Reglan for that, and hope I soon don't need it.

I've lost 35-37 pounds in 30 days with the DS. It took me about six months or so to do this with the band. Not that there's a race, but...

Sue

[lovecats85 2]

we're glad you are well! I have heard that the initial wight loss is faster the more invasive the surgery. heck, my mom lost 20 lbs in the month after her facelift just from the physical effects of surgery - so you ride that train as long as you can!!!! how is your eating now,,, did you have to do a liquid or mush stage or anything like that? what and how much do you eat compared with when you were banded?

[Alexandra 55]

Hi Sue! Glad to hear you're on the road to complete recovery. I'm curious too about your post-op regimen--are you on "real" food yet?

Have a wonderful New Year!!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Great job Sue! Glad you are doing so well. I too would like to hear more, please tell us!

[La_madam 20]

SUe thanks for the update, Ive been thinking about you. I'm happy to hear you are doing so well, but like the rest. I'm interested in hearing more. Great job on the weight loss

[GeezerSue 7]

Hi, guys!

As far as food is concerned, Dr. Keshishian has a three-stage program. His "Bariatric I" diet is Clear liquids (minus red stuff). You graduate to "Bariatric II", full liquids--including applesauce, oatmeal, soft-boiled eggs, mashed potatoes (with some tofu thrown in) or rice with gravy--as soon as the first post-op BM, at which point you are relaeased to go home.

About a week later, you move (if you haven't already) to Bariatric III, which is soft foods. That's good for a month and then it's time to start adding regular stuff.

I spend most of my time throwing food away. Weird. But my capacity is a small baby food jar and, at that rate, a can of bean with bacon Soup would work for five meals...not too appealing.

One of the hardest parts is getting in all the Water...64 oz/day. I'm still not there and I can see that I need more Water. And Calcium supplements suck.

My dysmotility is still bugging me, but I'm taking Reglan for it. I knew I needed it when I found myself having a lot of reflux/acidy stuff. I would eventually vomit, and it was still more like the infamous bandster barf/PB than vomiting. When food is exiting upwards, in the same condition it went DOWN, six or eight hours later, there is a problem. That's the problem I want to get resolved. (But at least we can't blame it on my not eating band-friendly foods.)

Dr. Keshishian has his entire, three-ring binder of stuff online in pdf format at www.dssurgery.com

Right now, I'm about 15 pounds over my lowest post-band weight. I'm hoping to be there--and out of MO-status--in another month.

Sue

[banded_for_life 2]

Best wishes Sue for your continueing recovery!

[donali 57]

So glad you're doing well!! Please keep us posted.

[vinesqueen 2]

Hey Sue! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing well. I'm with Jack, "we're listening!"

[the best me 6]

Yep, I always read your posts...congrats on a successful surgery and a smooth recovery so far. I love hearing about the pounds falling off. Good for you.

Yuck on the the reflux...hope that improves. Don't go far! We all want regular updates!!!

[Anwyn 0]

Good for you Sue! Keep those updates coming.

[Vera 7]

Melting Sue, how do you do?

I've been reading some of your stuff on fatblog...it's not a gravy journey as yet, the best is the weight loss.

Do I get the hint of reflux or even acid balls up the throut(I've been getting- em) seem prevacid just go's so far.

It must feel great to loose so fast, the energy and recovery boost

How's Mr. Sue and DD?

Always wishing you the best!

[MerryHearted 20]

Great news! :banana:

[I'llsucceed 1]

So great to hear from you. I was wonderig what had been happening. It sounds like this was a great positive move for you & you seem to be handling things very well. Best of luck with the transition & keep up updated more often. Happy Holidays