March Bandsters!

[DeesDiary 13]

neekoal

FIRST: You did not runi anything. I am amazed you were able to drink that much so soon, but everyone is different. Take it slow with fluids, the last thing you want is to throw-up and risk your band slipping.

SECOND: You have been filled with gas, have lot's of swelling in your abdomen, and have retained lot's of fluids soooooooooooo weight is going to be up a bit. Weigh when you feel like it not when somone else wants you too.

THIRD: I mean no disrespect here............get your husband educated on just what the band is.........a tool, a procedure, not a MIRACLE weight loss solution. It will take both of you to be successful in this journey. While he is eating his chicken dinner you will be eating broth, Jello, and Protein Shakes the first few weeks. He needs to support you, be positive and not critical. (I am not saying he is, I am just saying we need someone with a positive vs negative support mindset in our corner. The journey is difficult enough!

My surgeon suggested 30min/6oz of Fluid. My first day post-op, 3/10 it was all I could do to get 3oz/6hrs LOL

I am on post-op day 7, yesterday was the first day I managed to get my full amount of Protein in. So it is a slow process, One Day at a time, One Step at a time.

This forum is fabulous for support and good information.

WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER.

[neekoal 37]

Thanks guys, i may have worded it badly because I'm still drugged. I honestly think he is just excited for me, he chose to do the liquid diet with me two weeks ago and we have been getting on the scale together regularly and logging it in the My Fitness Pal (great app for those with Droid or iPhone). After I re-read my post it does sound like I meant he forced me. I love it that you guys stuck up for me though!

That one thing is about all I have done other than sipping on Water, I do look forward to mushy phase though. I'm not a big Jello fan.

[waitingpatiently 250]

Have you ever made Jello shots? Without being at home with my recipe book I can tell you that you replace liquid with Isopure or another Protein Drink that is not a shake (gross!). I am pretty sure the recipe book also shows a way to make it with powder. I'll find it when I get home.

I haven't done this yet, but i was going to mix the sf jello with unflavored Protein mix by Unjury (dissolves almost clear) in a ratio of 2:1 . as for the liquid I would just combine the amount of Water it calls for in each and reduce it slightly by a couple tablespoons to make sure it sets up. You can also consider some of the diet juices as liquids. like if you were making grape sf jello use the diet grape juice as the liquid instead of water it will help add flavor that might have been lost by adding the protein powder.--Just a thought

[Karma88 7]

Ok well I'm glad he's not all bossin' you around an seems like the opposite. My bad. Glad he's supportive. It's just all the Fluid and as soon as you can go number "2" look out cause well, you'll see

[Sunshyne068 97]

_{Got in 1/2 of Protein Shake and 1/2 bottle of Water in so far. I start mushies, very happy about that. Back to work on sunday I work 12 hrs shifts standing I'm scared can hardly stand 2 hrs much less 12 hrs. Tryin to get into an exercise routine mostly walking to get prepared. Scars are healing well no leakage or redness.}

_{To those banded:}

_{How often are you getting on the scale? I figure I will weigh in once a week just to see if I have progressed. The scale has not been my friend in the past so kinda skeptical about it now.}

I weighed every day. Ive lost between .75 and 1 lbs each day post op. Im gonna lay off the scale for a while though.

[lisanj 15]

I had my first mushie meal today..yayyyy

[ready4changein2011 70]

I weighed every day. Ive lost between .75 and 1 lbs each day post op. Im gonna lay off the scale for a while though.

Congrats on wt loss so far are u getting in a lot of liquids and your shakes.< /p>

[neekoal 37]

I had my first mushie meal today..yayyyy

I'm so jealous! What day were you banded?

[lisanj 15]

I'm so jealous! What day were you banded?

I was banded on the 9th. I had my post op visit yesterday and the doctor told me to start today. When were you banded?

[ready4changein2011 70]

I had my first mushie meal today..yayyyy

Wonderful, me too started mushies yeah, I can say that I feel so much better with food.< /p>

[Karma88 7]

Ladies- when u say mushies, are you putting stuff in the blender or chewing it up really well

[neekoal 37]

I was banded on the 9th. I had my post op visit yesterday and the doctor told me to start today. When were you banded?

I got mine yesterday so I'm not there yet! I've got a few weeks to go, but its amazing that 3oz of broth and I'm feeling satisfied.

[goosie17 5]

As I stated before, I was banded on march 13th. The night before I went to a support group and everyone in there was gastric and bashing the band.....awful way to go into surgery but I want to prove them wrong! My question, when will the pressure I feel near my diaphragm and chest bone go away?

[yvonne74 73]

Ladies- when u say mushies, are you putting stuff in the blender or chewing it up really well

My Dr defined mushies as anything you can mash with a fork or put in a blender to puree. My mushies are mashed potatoes, refried Beans with melted cheese, pudding and greek yogurt... (Those are the only things I have tried so far. I am allowed grits, cream O wheat, cottage cheese, etc but I do not like them )

[ready4changein2011 70]

Ladies- when u say mushies, are you putting stuff in the blender or chewing it up really well

Its definetely anything you can mash with a fork. Soft scrambled eggs, tuna fish, baked fish, mashed potatoes, grits, chicken salad, chicken in a can with light mayo mashed well or use food processor. I can have cooked veggies, soft fruit mashed (melon, canteloupe, bananas), baby food and potted meat. But I must say this beats the clear and full liquids, plus it gives you some strength. I was so weak today is my best day yet. Start solids next week but probably stay on soft since fill coming up soon.