August 6th...time for a healthy change. anyone else new in august?

[Deweydoer 111]

Did anyone else get the shakes really bad on the pre-op diet! I'm on day two and feel nauseous and shaky!!! ha ha all that badness coming out

I noticed that is I didn't eat, I did get shaky. I'm not diabetic or anything like that. I have noticed that I'm really antsy and unfocused, which is VERY weird for me, I'm usually a rock. I just feel like I'm counting days until surgery, which is at 9:00 on Monday, the 12th

[AMW0219 7]

I am scheduled for August 27th.

[healthydnp 96]

I'm over feeling sore and gassy today! My incision sites are painless but my port site is really annoying me' date=' and every time I drink I get gas pains! I have to keep reminding myself to go slow. I'm getting frustrated at not being able to sleep comfortably and being limited physically. The housework is starting to pile up and I just want to do it!!

Are you struggling with being on only liquids or just the portion size? I am finding myself thinking oh it's lunchtime I need to eat when I'm not even hungry. I'm also finding myself wanting a sip of Water but not wanting to deal with the gas pains again. It's frustrating.[/quote']

I am struggling with just being on liquids. I am starting to have more hunger pains. I don't want to over do it so I don't get sick. I think it is hard to gauge how much til I'm full. How about you? Are you still feeling hungry? I haven't had the gas problems but you might try some prilosec. Several people I know with bands have used it and it decreases the acid. I crush it and dissolve it in Water and take it daily.

[Angel11 126]

My surgery is the 15th! We all can be encouraging buddies!

[healthydnp 96]

My surgery is the 15th! We all can be encouraging buddies!

Jama I am excited for you. I am 3 days post op and today is better. I woke up today and I am feeling better. Make sure that they give you long acting pain medication when you are awake enough to swallow. Get on top of the discomfort and take the pain medication routinely for the first few days. You will do great.

[musica73 34]

Three more days til surgery for me! These last few days are moving at a snails pace. How is everyone doing that has been banded and how is everyone doing still on pre-op? Any words of advice from those of you that have recently been banded? I would love to hear how your experience has been so far.

[donna450 130]

I am two days into preop. The liquids seem to do well yesterdsy. But headaches...headaches....headaches. Didn't I read something sbout seasalt helping?

Ican tae all the meds I need now being on preop, but the headaches after surgery are going to be awful.

I didn't sleep real well last night. Either hungry or headache, but tried different areas of the house to sleep, couch, chair, etc and put my head on the cool leather. Helped much.

Have a good one everyone.

[healthydnp 96]

I am two days into preop. The liquids seem to do well yesterdsy. But headaches...headaches....headaches. Didn't I read something sbout seasalt helping?

Ican tae all the meds I need now being on preop' date=' but the headaches after surgery are going to be awful.

I didn't sleep real well last night. Either hungry or headache, but tried different areas of the house to sleep, couch, chair, etc and put my head on the cool leather. Helped much.

Have a good one everyone.[/quote']

Sea salt does help. A teaspoon in Water or in any food or Fluid once or twice a day. It won't raise your blood pressure or make you swell. It helps too with mental fogginess.

[angemc 85]

I am struggling with just being on liquids. I am starting to have more hunger pains. I don't want to over do it so I don't get sick. I think it is hard to gauge how much til I'm full. How about you? Are you still feeling hungry? I haven't had the gas problems but you might try some prilosec. Several people I know with bands have used it and it decreases the acid. I crush it and dissolve it in Water and take it daily.

I know how you feel, it is hard to gauge how much because it feels different. I have been hungry but not wanting to have fluids be ajar of the gas pains. Fortunately I'm feeling better today and am not so sore. I also jumped on the scales after promising myself that I wouldn't and was thrilled to see I've lost 5lb since surgery! I will try Prilosec, thanks for the tip

[angemc 85]

Three more days til surgery for me! These last few days are moving at a snails pace. How is everyone doing that has been banded and how is everyone doing still on pre-op? Any words of advice from those of you that have recently been banded? I would love to hear how your experience has been so far.

Hi musica 73! I'm 5 days post-op and finally feeling better today. I have struggled with being sore but the worst part has been the gas pains. Omg they hurt!!! Some tips would be to buy a heat pack if you don't have one. It really does help with the shoulder pain. Pack a Chapstick for the hospital, your lips get dry after anesthetic. And keep on top of your pain meds even if you're feeling ok. I was slack with mine yesterday because I was starting to feel better and boy did I pay for it last night!! Good luck

[jfarmer03 20]

Did anyone else get the shakes really bad on the pre-op diet! I'm on day two and feel nauseous and shaky!!! ha ha all that badness coming out

I'm on day 3 and I'm starving! Haven't had the shakes but slight headaches I've noticed.

[musica73 34]

Hi musica 73! I'm 5 days post-op and finally feeling better today. I have struggled with being sore but the worst part has been the gas pains. Omg they hurt!!! Some tips would be to buy a heat pack if you don't have one. It really does help with the shoulder pain. Pack a Chapstick for the hospital' date=' your lips get dry after anesthetic. And keep on top of your pain meds even if you're feeling ok. I was slack with mine yesterday because I was starting to feel better and boy did I pay for it last night!! Good luck [/quote']

Thanks angemc! I appreciate all the great advice! The hospital told me today about the chest/shoulder pain. I will keep a heat pad handy. I know from past surgery pain meds are my friend! :-) Just ready for Monday to be here so I can start this new chapter of life!

[Angel11 126]

Thank you so much for the post op information, healthydnp!! I need all the advice, I can get. I'm getting a little scared. Monday, I start my pre-op. Sending good juju your way! Here is to a fast recovery for you!!

[Angel11 126]

I'm on day 3 and I'm starving! Haven't had the shakes but slight headaches I've noticed.

jfarmer03, hang in there!! I start my pre-op this Monday. I know, I will be starving too! However; you & I, will be so much healthier, this time next year. Stay strong!

[Angel11 126]

Jama I am excited for you. I am 3 days post op and today is better. I woke up today and I am feeling better. Make sure that they give you long acting pain medication when you are awake enough to swallow. Get on top of the discomfort and take the pain medication routinely for the first few days. You will do great.

Thank you so much, healthydnp!! I'm so glad you are feeling better!! Thank you for the advice! I need all the information, I can get. This time next year, you & I, will be so much healthier!