10 hours post op and some quick questions!!

[mypov 0]

Hey I have some quick questions (quick cause the gas pains are quite uncomfortable and I don't want to be on the computer long).

1. I added some unflavored Protein mix to my apple juice but it made the mixture a little thicker. Is this ok or should I not worry about protein tonight?

2. Did anyone else have leg pain? My calves are sore like I had leg cramps but my surgeon checked them and said it was no problem, so I was just curious.

3. Gee I had more but I need to walk or something now. But if you know the other answers, please let me konw thanks!!!

Oh, an update on my progress can be read at findingwhisler.blogspot.com

[shutuplena 0]

Tons and tons of Gas-X worked wonders for me. The leg cramps you shoul keep an eye on. Doctors worry about DVT (especially in overweight people after surgery) and leg cramps or pain could be a symptom. If your dr. said its okay then just keep an eye on it. The Protein sounds good to me. Good Luck and keep walking!

Lana

[losingjusme 12]

hi,

congrats on being banded!

1 - maybe dilute the apple juice/protein mix with some Water to make it more 'liquidy'

2 - no leg pain, does the walking help?

3 - great job! walk, walk walk those gas pains away!

i cant believe you are posting 10 hours post op!! i was snooooooozing for quite a while (think days - not hours)

[flabuless 18]

Congratulations on your surgery mypov

...gas pains are the worst!!! GasX sounds great unfortunately I didn't have access to it when I was post op.

...re leg pains...keep an eye on them drs do worry about blood clots etc have they given you pressure stockings for your legs? I had to wear mine for 24 hrs

...yes girl you got it walk, walk, walk...that is the best thing for your breathing, for your legs, and even you gas pains...

I hope you recover well...keep us posted.

becky

[spoildrttnchld 0]

Hi I also had horrible leg pain so much so that I went back to my surgeon the next day and he did a leg ultrasound just to rule out blood clots..

They hurt really bad for the first day the second they were a little bit better but by the third day all was well again..

I hope you feel better soon

[HarleyNana 10]

Welcome to Band Land! Walking helps with the cramps and the prevention of blood clots, so keep walking. As for the thickness, my doctor told me I could have anything that would fit through a straw, but don't use a straw.

Good luck!

[juliegeraci 7]

Yes, you can add unflavored Protein to your apple juice. It is good to get your protein in. You can either do that or make a shake. Anything that fits through a straw is considered liquid. I don't know much about the leg cramps but probably a good idea to drink a lot of Fluid for that. Good luck to you.

[mypov 0]

Hey guys, thanks for all your help and advice.

The leg pain is gone thankfully. I really think they were just in an awkward position or something after surgery but no pain left in them now.

Walking really does help too- my gas pain is mild but every now and then it starts to start up a little so as soon as I walk I feel much better.

As for the apple juice, I ended up emailing the dietician at the surgery center (got a reply in 20 minutes woohoo!!) and she said that they'd really like me to stick to only see-through liquids and I should use things like Isopure that already come premixed and still clear. Oh well, on Saturday I start fuller liquids and can use my Protein powders and stuff then.

Again, thanks for all the info!!!