May lap-band

[betty_s 476]

I'm scheduled for may 23rd!! So excited to get this weight off! I don't have to go on a pre-op diet since my BMI is (barely) under 40.

usually the pre op diet is for liver shrinking, not weight loss.

[bobomarge 58]

How is everyone that has already been banded doing?

Just had my post-op appointment and I have lost 25 pounds total.

[new me1475 33]

How long were you on a full-liquid diet? I'm 9-days post-op and still on the full liquid diet.< /p>

I am so happy for you.

[Samirax6 18]

How is everyone that has already been banded doing?

Just had my post-op appointment and I have lost 25 pounds total.

That is great! I had gained about 8lbs after surgery and down 4 of them already I am on day 3 of post op right now. Congrats to you!!

[Samirax6 18]

How long were you on a full-liquid diet? I'm 9-days post-op and still on the full liquid diet.

mines only 7 days

Mine is 14 days and I started with a glass of milk last night before bedtime. Today I had thin cream of wheat so far. I have a Soup I am going to make and then clam chowder tomorrow. I will have to become creative at this stage

[betty_s 476]

Just had my post-op appointment and I have lost 25 pounds total.

That's awesome! I lost the the 6 lbs I gained after surgery plus 1, so I'm at a 20 lbs loss altogether. 15 since pre-op diet day 1.

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

6 days post op and down 20 from preop diet weight

[tmposton 49]

First day back at work after being banded 6 days ago. I'm tired, I'm sore, and I was starved by the time I got home. Today was the first day ip have had true, stomach-growling hunger pangs. Saturday evening I went to the mall with my mom and that was the first time I felt hunger since being banded. I'm still having a hard time getting in all my Protein because it don't agree with me just yet. I can't find the kind that you put in your Soups so I'm doing the best I can. Also, I can't get all my fluids in just yet. I'm just wondering how you know when you have had too much to eat. Has anyone felt that yet? Last night I went walking and took a shower.....NOT a pleasant feeling at ALL!! I was SO nauseated! I actually stood in the shower and cried I felt so bad. That was a first, too. Hope everyone else is doing well! I am doing better by the day. I can even take my medicines without it hurting so bad. However, first thing in the morning and at bedtime I'm in so much pain I can barely move.

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

sorry you are feeling so much pain. Today was a better day and the first time I felt "normal'. I found whey Protein mix powder and I bought some already premade Protein Drinks for convenience. I am still not getting all of my protein or fluids but is getting easier. I have a lot of Jello, puddings, cream Soups, broths, pop cicles, etc. haven't had any hunger pains really.. probably because my plan calls for me to eat about 6 tiny meals a day.

[lovingm33 1]

Tomorrow I go for my psych eval and getting my labs done. The last two steps I need to do before they finally submit it to the insurance for approval. I am hoping everything goes well with the insurance, but why would they approve me taking 6 months of classes and all these testing to deny me at the end. So hopefully, I will be getting banded by the end of May or beginning of June. My doctors office says it takes about 10 days for approval from the insurance company. I won't lie and say I haven't been eating to access I plan to start going back to the gym next week and get my mind focus on my upcoming life style change.

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

Bad day.. went into work for first time since surgery and ended up coming home after 3 hours. the gas pain was debilitating today and I also came down with some fever. so I am home and resting and took some pain meds. anyone else have fever one week post op?

[new me1475 33]

Bad day.. went into work for first time since surgery and ended up coming home after 3 hours. the gas pain was debilitating today and I also came down with some fever. so I am home and resting and took some pain meds. anyone else have fever one week post op?

Feel better

[new me1475 33]

Today I had my first post-op appointment, I lost 26 pounds. Whoohoo

[Sirena12 24]

Day 4 post op. Took a 20 minute walk today before going back to work for a few hours. I was feeling pretty good. Haven't taken any hydrocodon since day 2 post op. I was able to eat or drink rather more than ever today, I got down 8oz Protein Shake, about 40oz Water and 4 oz of broth. We took a short walk after "dinner" now I'm beat, have nausea, and I think I over did it. Gas pain is worse at night.

Hopefully everyone is feeling good. Looking forward to not being in pain.

[Samirax6 18]

Day 4 post op. Took a 20 minute walk today before going back to work for a few hours. I was feeling pretty good. Haven't taken any hydrocodon since day 2 post op. I was able to eat or drink rather more than ever today, I got down 8oz Protein Shake, about 40oz Water and 4 oz of broth. We took a short walk after "dinner" now I'm beat, have nausea, and I think I over did it. Gas pain is worse at night.

Hopefully everyone is feeling good. Looking forward to not being in pain.

That was me yesterday, I did about 20 mins of walking around plus playing with my kids and I think I over did it alot. Last night gas was a killer, literally!! I also didn't take the pain meds either so today I am taking it easy, using the meds and hopefully tomorrow I can get some light walking in. I haven't kept track of how many oz I am drinking as I keep drinking constantly. My sinus are inflamed as well and I can't take any meds for it so I was told to drink twice as much water as normal to keep myself hydrated. This afternoon was the first time I felt hungry but then again I didn't have anything but water to drink so that might have something to do with it. Tonight for dinner I am trying my butternut squash Soup I love that soup. I saw a recipe for creamy chicken soup, but not sure if it will blend smooth or not. I do have a question, did anyone get their lab-band card? I was told I can use it when ordering food out or at a buffet in order to use the children's menu, of course this is in the future but I was just wondering if it was true or not.