November 2013 Post Op

[Birthsjourney 146]

Alimarie: the PB2 at Krogers in is the health food section.. Or GNC carries it ( use sparingly).

[Birthsjourney 146]

Also CARBMASTER yogurt at Krogers is very tasty and within our guidelines for fats and sugars :-). ( no I don't own stock there...lol )

[alimarie 6]

Anyone know when we can start exercising? I've been walking 2 miles a day but anxious to know when I can start getting on the elliptical and starting to jog.

[Birthsjourney 146]

My surgeon does not restrict exercising at all from day #1....Considers it as important as Protein and liquids!

Edited December 3, 2013 by Birthsjourney

[stasea 10]

Hi everyone I had my surgery 11/19/13 I'm doing so good I tell everyone it scarey first day out of surgery I was kije omg the pain why did I do this I walked 2 times that day next day was still kinda bad but I hit the pain button an walked next I was good n went home at 1 got to take shower wen I got home n felt great n walked tge nurse were so suprised at me walking so much but that's all I read before I went in was walk so I did day after I came home I was at sams club n then mall that night I went back to work blk friday 10 days after surgery an been working everyday since but today was off I have energy trying to get protien n fkuids in I started my puree foods today nothing has botherrd me an I'm feeling great I wake up at keast 2lbs lighter everyday I'm down 2 pants size an top size I came home at 266lbs I'm now 243 this was the best decision I ever made for myself I so hao py

[velvett72 2]

I had my surgery 11/15/13. I lost 23 pds the first 10 days. I am now on soft foods but I haven't lost anything for almost a week. I started walking yesterday. Is this normal???? Feeling discouraged. I also have PCOS and have had s heavy cycle for 2 weeks. Is this normal ; (

[jencvt123 32]

Hi all..sorry this is TMI but I'm still on full liquid diet and I'm 2 wks post op..i haven't pooped in 9 days:( is this normal on full liquids? My doctor told me to take Miralax and I'm thinking I might try it today! Starting to worry now that I should be going to the bathroom by now! Anyone have any advice?

[LindsJ83 56]

It's more than normal. I didn't go for 4 days after then I did for a few days, then I didn't. I'm 11 days post op. My dr said if it becomes a problem, to sip a little prune juice. Make sure it's 100% juice no sugar added. I have it in my fridge and haven't used it yet however, I'd take juice over powders or pills any day! Hope that helps! Also I know that for me, getting up and moving/drinking lots of Water really helps.

[MzRoe 1]

I was banded on Nov 7th and i have only lost 5 pounds ! I want to cry everday. Whats worse is everyone keeos looking at me and wondering why im not losing. Just had my first fill and still NO RESTRICTION! Im at 4ccs. Everytime i think about it i want to cry.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I was banded on Nov 7th and i have only lost 5 pounds ! I want to cry everday. Whats worse is everyone keeos looking at me and wondering why im not losing. Just had my first fill and still NO RESTRICTION! Im at 4ccs. Everytime i think about it i want to cry.

being a former band patient I can tell ya the first couple months aren't great....it gets better for most people though! Hang in there . Try the lapband boards and look or bandster hell....you're right in the middle of it! Keep your chin up!!!

[MzRoe 1]

Thanks. I definitely feel alone. Hearing everyone talk about losing 20 plus pounds and a few weeks out makes me happy and sad. I feel like such a loser. I hate pity parties but I thought the fill would make it better and it did NOTHING! The office said i can only come once a month. Is that their rule or the insurance?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Thanks. I definitely feel alone. Hearing everyone talk about losing 20 plus pounds and a few weeks out makes me happy and sad. I feel like such a loser. I hate pity parties but I thought the fill would make it better and it did NOTHING! The office said i can only come once a month. Is that their rule or the insurance?

likely that's their rule, my doc would only fill once a month as well. I thought I starve to death the first 2.5 months.

[alimarie 6]

Probably a dumb question but what is a "fill"?

[MzRoe 1]

When saline is put inside the band for restriction. They call it a fill there.

[alimarie 6]

Ohh. I may be in wrong forum, I had bypass.