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

[Rosianna 14]

Hi, I'm Laura and starting pre op for two weeks tnis morning. Surgery on the 9th. While I do need to loose weight I am mostly doing this to improve my diabetic control. Bmi is 36- hope to loose 10 before surgery which means I will be down to my pre stroke weight. How bloated were you after surgery from gas? I heard it is so bad clothes don't fit. Any takers on this? Exited to get going and enjoy the friendships and support on this site.

Laura,

I only had minimal bloating/gas after my band. I took a few Gas Ex chewables. It certainly was nowhere near bad enough that my clothes didn't fit.

[CWinkler340 29]

So exciting!! I'm so happy for you!!! Sending well wishes & prayers, your way!!!

Maybe we can all be buddies?

YES! That sounds great! Who are your surgeon's if i might ask? i'm with Dr. Ricks out of De Peres in STL

[Rosianna 14]

Getting banded tomorrow at 9:35!!! HOLY COW

GOOD LUCK!

[Ann Doss-Bright 20]

August 12th here. Really trying to make this change. Its hard but I know I got this! lol

[ibsoldout 8]

Reading threads also. I had to see nutritionist and psych and that's it. We have Humana military. Also I finished all appts on the 12 and got my day on the 16 of Aug. So sad that some have to go thru shoo much for this.

Started my Protein diet yesterday for surgery on the 9th. Very nervous and excited. Though I need to loose weight (bmi is 36) I mostly s dBm doing this to"cure" diabetes and high bp. The diet was bad yesterday but better today. Lots of broth and fluids is the key, ie Crystal lite. Hugs to all my Sept bandster buds.

[bassetluv 22]

Good luck to the upcoming bandsters!

Today is day 2 for me and I'm not feeling too well. Having some nausea and a lot of pain in my belly when I move. I have to force myself to eat and drink. So far I've had approx 27 grams of Protein and less than 400 cals today. I'm supposed to work up to 40 grams - that seems so difficult right now. Still really glad I had this done. I managed two short walks today, not fun but I know how important it is for the healing process.

I chose not to tell my mom beforehand because I was worried she would try to talk me out of it and I didn't want to deal with that stress (it's happened before). I called her yesterday and she was very supportive and understanding - no guilt trip about not telling her earlier. That was a nice surprise. My spouse has been a huge help in caring for me. I feel very lucky to have such a great support system!

[angemc 85]

Couldn't have said it better myself. It is a daily battle. I had mashed potatoes last night. I knew I was full but I still wanted more and snuck a few bites. It must be a trigger food for me. I try and think of the goal that I have as well as my new healthy lifestyle. I have to remember its for a lifetime and I have learn to balance healthy choices with occasional not so healthy ones.

I am still doing the same sometimes.. I know I'm not hungry anymore but I just want to have that extra bite or two. But it's definitely showing on the scales for me.. Still stuck at the same weight. I don't want to be extreme with my diet because as you said, its for a lifetime. I just need to learn to balance it better!!!

[angemc 85]

Getting banded tomorrow at 9:35!!! HOLY COW

Yay!!! Good luck. See you on the other side!

[angemc 85]

My psychiatrist gave me all reg. pills and said I could break the bigger ones up and spread them out during the day so as not let them sit in my stoma. But I'll be finishing up the liquid dissolabe etc. I can't afford the others. But she did say my risperdone causes me to gain and can't stop taking. I can stop o r cut back as I lose weight on some meds. So some good news. I had some broth from my dgd's cup of Soup with noodles and veggies. Just broth...tasted so good. Have the rest of today and two more days until full liquid. Can't wait.

I'm back to liquids tomorrow after my fill and mushies for a day after that. Aghh I'm dreading it after 7 weeks of pre-op and post-op liquids!

[angemc 85]

I did too jams I was supposed to start mushies Monday but o started Sunday I figured 18 hours early wouldn't hurt and it was a safe food (mashed potatoes) my doctor said I'd be fine as long as I didn't get sick.

Yep I started a couple of days early too and everything was fine. I had enough of liquids and mushies after three weeks!!

[angemc 85]

Good luck to the upcoming bandsters!

Today is day 2 for me and I'm not feeling too well. Having some nausea and a lot of pain in my belly when I move. I have to force myself to eat and drink. So far I've had approx 27 grams of Protein and less than 400 cals today. I'm supposed to work up to 40 grams - that seems so difficult right now. Still really glad I had this done. I managed two short walks today' date=' not fun but I know how important it is for the healing process.

I chose not to tell my mom beforehand because I was worried she would try to talk me out of it and I didn't want to deal with that stress (it's happened before). I called her yesterday and she was very supportive and understanding - no guilt trip about not telling her earlier. That was a nice surprise. My spouse has been a huge help in caring for me. I feel very lucky to have such a great support system![/quote']

Day 2 is still very early days and it really does get better. It was about 5 days before I noticed an improvement and day 7 before I felt like myself again. I'm now 3 1/2 weeks out and feel fantastic! Hungry but great!

[PoohBear22 6]

Today is the start of Day 13 Post-Op. I feel a million times better but I've stopped losing weight. I'm still on full liquid diet and not even consuming 800 calories a day so why no weight loss? I was stuck for 3 days at the same weight and then this morning......I GAINED back a pound. How's that possible? Anyone else have a similar experience?

[donna450 130]

Day 2 is still very early days and it really does get better. It was about 5 days before I noticed an improvement and day 7 before I felt like myself again. I'm now 3 1/2 weeks out and feel fantastic! Hungry but great!

I back on Clear Liquids for the next two days. my mind over matter just flew the coop. I am on my 2nd to last day of clears. Iam sooo hungry that I decided to have about 3-4 oz of skim milk. I drank very slowly but to my chagrin my gas pains in my throat area are now in my collarbone area, left and mid- chest areas and some in the back. Has anyone experienced this? OUCH!!!

[angemc 85]

Today is the start of Day 13 Post-Op. I feel a million times better but I've stopped losing weight. I'm still on full liquid diet and not even consuming 800 calories a day so why no weight loss? I was stuck for 3 days at the same weight and then this morning......I GAINED back a pound. How's that possible? Anyone else have a similar experience?

My weight loss has stalled as well. I am exactly the same weight I was two weeks ago at day 11 post-op. I'm certain mine is because I was able to eat more and more as I recovered and the swelling went down. Could it be your cycle? I tend to hold on to a couple of pounds of Fluid at that time of the month. Or sometimes it can take a little while to show on the scales. Give it another couple of days and then jump on the scales again. They reckon you should only weigh yourself once a week but I can't wait that long. I get on everyday or sometimes every second day! I'm sure that well deserved loss of yours will show on the scales soon

[angemc 85]

I back on Clear Liquids for the next two days. my mind over matter just flew the coop. I am on my 2nd to last day of clears. Iam sooo hungry that I decided to have about 3-4 oz of skim milk. I drank very slowly but to my chagrin my gas pains in my throat area are now in my collarbone area' date=' left and mid- chest areas and some in the back. Has anyone experienced this? OUCH!!![/quote']

I used to get that feeling if I ate (aka drank) too quickly or too much. But it doesn't sound like you did either of those things.. How do you feel now?