10 Days Post Lap Band Surgery And Feeling Pain

[Gizmo29 0]

Hi everyone I am 10 days post op and started my mushies yesterday. Not sure if I am eating too fast or too much but every time i eat I gave crazy pain near my chest that lasts for a few hours. Is this normal. Also I feel like i have no idea what I am doing because I am eating mashed potatoes how many calories can I eat etc,.. I feel so in the dark here please help the pain really hurts.

[Gizmo29 0]

Also in reply to my topic I have not been filled yet so if I am not even restricted why am I feeling do much pain when I eat?

[blackcadillacs5 62]

You might be eating too fast...I get discomfort as well when I eat too fast. There really isnt a set amount of calories you can have so limit yourself. Try different foods so you can have variety and not just mashed potatoes, even though that was also my favorite meal. Try some banana its soft enough for you to eat, make sure you chew thoroughly and give yourself time between each bite. Also make a list of the foods that give you discomfort, so you can try to avoid them.

I have a new list of enemies that give me discomfort. bread, tortillas, rice, and pretty much anything with breading. Sometimes ill have a small amount but I make sure to chew it all the way if not I get that pain you are talking about and then hiccups.

Good luck, feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.

[Gizmo29 0]

Thanks so much.... I am so used to eating at a regular pace so I think I need to pace myself. Inhad cream of wheat this morning and felt no discomfort I also only ate a half a cup also r u making Protein Shakes also I haaaaate shakes i can't anymore if eating eggs etc is that enough Protein or u must make the shakes?

[blackcadillacs5 62]

Yes its hard getting use to eating slowly and I say this to you almost 2 months after my surgery. To be honest with you I stopped drinking Protein shakes after my surgery but then started again after my first fill. I would think that eggs should be good but try some blended Beans especially if you cook them yourself they will be better tasting. Try playing with your Protein Shakes to change up the nasty flavor...example

1/2 cup of yogurt (whichever)

1/2 cup of banana and strawberries (from the frozen section work fine and last longer)

Splash of soy milk (vanilla flavor adds more)

and 1/2 of serving of that terrible protein...and blend the crap out of it.

The frozen fruit makes it taste like a smoothie, and you can add more milk to reduce the taste of the protein... refrigerate the left overs and have them the next day.

[Gizmo29 0]

Thanks so did you just do shakes again because u needed more Protein or why? I hate all types of shakes even milkshakes with real nice cream ! Also does this get easier do you feel like u know what u r doing more now how often in 2 months did you get filled? Are you happy you did it how gas weight loss been so far

[blackcadillacs5 62]

Thanks so did you just do shakes again because u needed more Protein or why? I hate all types of shakes even milkshakes with real nice cream ! Also does this get easier do you feel like u know what u r doing more now how often in 2 months did you get filled? Are you happy you did it how gas weight loss been so far

Well after the fill the Dr. said to be on liquids again for 2 days...its the only thing that will keep me full, I hate broths. On the 2nd day after my fill I ate 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes and they were fantastic! LOL. How do you hate milkshakes? It gets terribly easier...especially if you didnt have a fill with your surgery you can pretty much eat normally but like I said if you eat to fast it will hurt. I am making my own way pretty much, guess I am a rebel, I do my own thing and part of the Dr.'s orders. Its my first fill since my surgery and Dr said for me to go back once I feel that I need to...weird right?

Words cant express how great I feel I did this...Weight loss varies depends on what I eat and if I over ate (before 1st fill cant really over eat now =[ ). You will look back and see that this is just the tiniest tip of the iceberg.

[Gizmo29 0]

Thanks so much for ur encouragement looking for a band. Buddy wanna be mine lol

[blackcadillacs5 62]

Thanks so much for ur encouragement looking for a band. Buddy wanna be mine lol

You got it!

[Gizmo29 0]