Sept 26, 2013 BAND DAY!!!!

[Laneyb_00 81]

The gas strips have really helped me...I'm still really sore...can't get comfortable in my bed...sleeping in the recliner has been the only way for me...hope you start feeling better !

[5.0junkie 770]

I was banded the 26th too!!! Things have been going better than expected. Things will get better!

[Laneyb_00 81]

Still really sore ! Feels like I pulled every muscle I'm my stomach...still not hungry which is a good thing. Last night was the first night I tried sleeping in a bed which was not so comfy...the recliner is still my friend ! Hope y'all are doing well :-)

[GeorgiaRN 36]

I'm still pretty sore too but I can tell I'm a tad hungry. I had a bowel movement last night and that helped some - I think.

[5.0junkie 770]

So are y'all hungry yet? I've been starving since the second day. Have you started on your shakes yet? Started mine yesterday and had two of the three I'm supposed to. My dietician told me to just take it slow. Everything went down fine but it definitely irritated the gas and got things moving. I've been having trouble staying hydrated. Feel like I should be sipping every other minute to keep up.

[GeorgiaRN 36]

Yes I have been hungry - but I'm only allowed Clear Liquids. I'm on my 3rd day post op. I know this may seem gross but I have had 2 bowel movements and I am so happy about that. I'm hoping to advance to some shakes after my first dr appt.

[5.0junkie 770]

Nothing gross about a good BM. That's what's great about this forum. This is one place you can talk about that stuff and actually get congratulated for having one or advice on how to have one. I haven't had one since Tuesday. Don't feel the need and don't feel constipated either. Not sure what's happening but I'm sure my body will tell me soon enough. I've actually been up doing laundry and some light cleaning. My wife has been going to a Redbox twice a day for me which I have enjoyed. I didn't think the clear liquids was bad. Jello and Popsicles were the best! I'm still trying to figure out since I'm on my shakes if that means I can have pudding and yogurt too. I've had both and had no problems but not sure if that's allowed or not.

[Laneyb_00 81]

TMI...but I'm at day 4 and still no BM....I'm prob gonna get a stool softener today because I need things to move ! I slept all night last and woke in pain because I missed my dose of medicine...I'm on clear liquids but am allowed to have a shake..there have only been two times Ive felt hungry but I drank a shake and was fine..I feel swollen but im thinking it's all the sodium in the broths I've had...I bought low sodium ones but they aren't that good....the best thing I've had so far was I went to my local Chinese place and got some Won Ton Soup but asked for the broth only !!! Heaven in my mouth.

[GeorgiaRN 36]

I haven't had anything this morning except a cup of black coffee and a couple sips of G2. I'm not really hungry right now. I can't wait to be able to do Protein Shakes, smoothies etc. something a bit more substantial. I read so many post on different forums last night regarding the green zone, others not losing weight, fills etc and now I'm scared. I want to be restricted and lose my weight!

[ameyer30 132]

It took me 9 days after surgery to poop! I was freaking out but my surgeon wasn't. It's different for everyone but as long as you aren't uncomfortable I wouldn't worry about it. Happy healing everyone! I'm 12 days postop today and feeling great!

[5.0junkie 770]

Are y'all drinking/sipping slower or faster than you thought you'd be able to? I seem to be not having any issues with normal drinking in moderation. After everything I read I thought sipping would be a struggle but no issues so far.

[Laneyb_00 81]

I'm doing fine with drinking...sometimes I have to catch myself and slow down..but it is easier than I thought it would be.

[GeorgiaRN 36]

Anyone feeling weak? I think I'm feeling a full sensation after drinking but not sure. It's kinda hard to tell between full and hungry honestly.

[Laneyb_00 81]

I haven't felt weak...are u taking chewable vitamins with Iron ? That's what my dr said take and drink the g2...I figure the full feeling is when I feel uncomfortable...I can only get down abt 4 small spoons of Jello and I feel uncomfortable

[5.0junkie 770]

I'm not doing a chewable Vitamin. I use a liquid that's provided by the company I get my shakes from. I can say I haven't felt week at all just tired. Actually went to work today and didn't have any real problems. The stairs weren't too fun and sitting upright was uncomfortable. Have y'all been able to get things down? More so than just 4 small bites? I actually had two shakes today and a yogurt. Drank some G2 and that seemed to revitalize me.