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[vickisgrey 3]

I have my 1st appt after last weeks sx. Scared, especially since I constantly feel full. I know I'm pushing it, but last night for dinner I had 1 oz lean turkey breast with my Soup. No problems, as I chewed well and took small bites. My problem is Constipation. Got to have some relief. And sx is leaving me with an UTI. Great!! Did walk 1/3 mile the last two days - next week walking 2/3 mile.

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

I'm not sure what you're asking/saying. What is sx? Surgery? Or what?

Why are you afraid of your first appt? Are you expecting to have a fill already? if you feel full all the time, don't have a fill.

How are you pushing it? What diet phase are you in? Were you not supposed to eat turkey breast? Why are you eating things you shouldn't if you feel full all the time? Did you know that failure to follow the post-op diet progression is the most common cause of band slips?

As for the Constipation - that's a problem when you're not eating much and especially when you're not eating fruits, veggies, and whole grains. You might want to use Benefiber or a similar Fiber supplement. And also ask your surgeon for a recommendation.

Are you saying that your surgery gave you a UTI? That can happen if you're catheterized during/after surgery. Are you taking an antibiotic for it? Drinking plenty of Water?

[judych 225]

I have my 1st appt after last weeks sx. Scared, especially since I constantly feel full. I know I'm pushing it, but last night for dinner I had 1 oz lean turkey breast with my Soup. No problems, as I chewed well and took small bites. My problem is Constipation. Got to have some relief. And sx is leaving me with an UTI. Great!! Did walk 1/3 mile the last two days - next week walking 2/3 mile.

great to hear that you are walking now... that will help no end. the UTI infection?? you may need some meds for that. meantime, voiding urine after sex will help you if you can do that. Constipation is a real issue here. You may need some bulking agent... your diet has changed so much that the intestine is trying to re adjust. im finding that taking one teaspoon of laxative with a bulking agent.. ie.. cyllum husks... is helping me best of all. ive had ongoing issues with bowels but they were always touchy and this radical change hasnt helped with stability with me. im doing o.k. now with some help though.