June 2007 Bandsters

[SimplyMe 0]

HI All! I'm Back! I don't know about y'all but day 3 seemed to be definitely HUMP day for me! GAS pains horrible! Felt Crappy! But better today!

ToniTeach.....I'll be right behind you on the exercise! I was working out 5Xweek before surgery and I don't want to lose the "want to"! I have always worked out.....I'd be about twice the size I am if I didn't! I think the best advice on working out is just start....keep doing it...and switch it up!!!! Let me know how it is going for you 'cause I want to start back bad.....and I can't yet!

HotToddy! Thanks again for the calendar! So sweet of you!

Snoopy...I am so sorry.....I am praying! Please let me know of any specifics to pray for!

Stefanie...sorry about the gas pains...and the horrible deferred gas pains! And I agree the port site is definitely the most tender and painful; especially if gas is involved! I'm definitely better on the 4th day! I think walking definitely helps! (I am a day ahead of you....I had it from Snow in Hurst!...and today is definitely better!)

Marlynncreel....welcome back from Mexico! Next time it will be from the beach!?! Right!!!!???/

KT....I'll need your "heads up" on the Bandster Hell thing!!!!!

[huntersmom 0]

Hi All, I just wanted to post a warning. Last night I couldn't fall asleep. No pain or anything like that. So I got up and two tablets of diphenhydramine (it is what is in most sleep aids), which I used to take all the time before surgery, I slept for 12 hours and still woke up groggy. It made me a little scared too. I felt like I was under anesthesia again. I couldn't wake myself up enough to wake my DH to tell him how scared I was thinking I wasn't going to wake up. So I am guessing that having the band makes medicine work differently then pre-band.

[MintyFresh 0]

Huntersmom, that is really scary!!! I'm glad you are "back with it."

As for me, I'm still a week away from my pre-surgery diet, but I have been working really hard this week eating better (not great admittedly) and starting to exercise. And I lost 3 pounds!! I basically took out all fried foods and high-sugary foods out this past week. Since I don't drink soda, I don't really have to worry about that. I exercised 3 times this week (boy, am I out of shape). But still - 3 pounds!! Whoo hoo!

[hottytoddy 0]

Protein- I have a question, I wrote down ideas from you all on other Protein powders, however how about tasteless ones, not vanilla and choc, that you can put into Soups?? do any of you have any thougths. I am trying to see how I can get in my Protein with out having to drink just those shakes. I know there are fruit flavors for drinks too.

I bought some "Any Whey" at GNC. It's tasteless and is meant to be mixed in other foods. I haven't tried it yet cause I don't start mushies til TOMORROW!!!! But I read a lot about it on other threads, and people like it a lot.

So tomorrow I get to start on soft mushies! Scrambled eggs, grits, oatmeal...etc. I'm soooo excited! Yesterday was the first day I've been really hungry since surgery. The funny thing is... I ate (well, drank) more than I have been and felt really guilty and like a failure kinda. Then I added up all my calories for the day and was at 1000. What the heck?! The reason the band works before restriction is called STARVATION! Anybody can lose weight eating 700 cal a day!! Hope today is better!! :hungry:

[SimplyMe 0]

Huntersmom....yep! Good old Benadryl....it'll get ya everytime!

It makes me SOOO sleepy.....but better than sleep-aids. for sure!

Glad you are up and going!

[TexasFire 84]

I really appreciate everyone's encouragement and advice! The walking is definitely helping, even though it is just around the house and the back yard right now! I'm afraid to get out in the neighborhood just yet, just in case one of those nausea/almost fainting attacks hits me again. That was really scary! And hubby works offshore and won't be back for another three weeks, so I'm keeping it right at the house for now.

The walking brings on more gas pains, but the more of those walking pains I endure, the more the gas seems to dissipate some, so I am keeping at it!

SimplyMe...you were banded in Hurst a day ahead of me? Very good! It's nice to meet a "neighbor" on here!

It's nice to meet everyone on here!

Things are looking up!

[CJQuilter 0]

How did your surgery go? Mine is scheduled for 6/18. Hope things went well>

Carlotta

[SimplyMe 0]

Stefanie.....yep! Hurst.....! Hey yesterday was my hump day....I hope you are getting over yours too! WAlking definitely helps!

[FarmerE 0]

Snoopy: I'm soo sorry about your mom. You guys will be in my prayers and keep us up to date with what's going on.

[FarmerE 0]

Dini: YAY! I'm glad to meet someone is going the same date too! When do you start your pre-op diet and what are you allowed to eat?

[ja9va 0]

Heather, Hang in there!! Do you need the Protein powder as much if you are eating mushies? I am thinking that the need for the Protein is more when you are on liquids. I did not want to buy anything until my post op doctor appointment on Wednesday. If I think it will be hard to get in my protein, then I will get it. I pureed chicken noodle Soup, low sodium, and could get down a cup. I am sorry, my brain can't wrap around that. It was not good to me. I will have to figure out other options! I love black bean Soup and refried, fatfree vegie ones, which I think I should be able to eat next week. then I read someone who baked ricotta cheese with sauce. That sounds good too. Have you thought of those?

I had to get out of the chair and had wedding duties to do. So I baked three batches of these gooyie butter squares. Cutting them will be the challenge!!!

I asked my DH if my breath smelled, he said nothing more than usuall!! Isnt' he a comedian! I guess it is ok for now, but I taste a difference.

Good luck with your excercise Minty Fresh, it will all pay off on surgery day!!!

[quadmom 0]

I can't believe tomorrow is my surgery-this time tomorrow it will be over with! I am sooooooo nervous. Started liquid diet today-and my head is pounding..................

[Dini 0]

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quadmom

best of luck for tomorow! looking forward to hearing that your well and also your stories

denisa

[ja9va 0]

Good Luck to everyone tomorrow!!!!

[MkUSmile78 0]

I am right there with you, I am about to go get some YUMMY chicken broth so hopefully my stomach will quit growling at me!!!

What time do you have to be at the hospital? Surgery time? I have to be there at 6:15 and I have no idea what time my surgery is scheduled for... all the lady told me was that I was the second surgery of the day!

I can't believe tomorrow is my surgery-this time tomorrow it will be over with! I am sooooooo nervous. Started liquid diet today-and my head is pounding..................