June 30th Surgery Date

[BrwnsugabayB 23]

Great tiredmama! I have to return to with tom which consists of a 4 hour car ride round trip.

[Denise73 89]

He fellow sleevers!! How's everyone feeling? I'm not terrible but under my ribs and around my back is killing be. Thought it was gas so I went for a few laps but didn't really help much. Must just be surgical soreness

Hey BrwnsugabayB, How's that pain going? In addition to walking, I hope you started taking Gas X. I hope you're feeling better. Congratulations on your surgery. I'm wishing you a healthy, speedy and happy recovery.

[Denise73 89]

Aww poor thing. I do hope you're feeling better. Take care of yourself and you will get through this.

So I found out my itching was an allergic reaction to the adhesive in the steri-stripes. I have red raised rashes and blisters it sucks. On top of that my stomach is upset making me not really want to eat much which is lowering my energy level. All and all I'm full of complaints this is definitely a bad day for me.

[Denise73 89]

Hi tiredmama, I was on pureed foods on the second day in the hospital. Congratulations on a successful surgery. I'm wishing you a healthy, happy and speedy recovery. Take care.

Hi June 30 buddies! We got through the first week. For me, I am starting to feel stronger and am doing a little more- yesterday I did some organizing in son's playroom (no lifting) and took a short walk down the block. Both felt good but tired me out! I plan to start driving today so no more narcotics for me. When is everyone allowed to start purees? I have a few more days on full liquids.

[manofsize 12]

So, June 30thers.... Today I had my one-week post-op follow up with my doctor. I'm lost 8 lbs since surgery, which is fine, but he also takes my body-fat % - it was 17% before the surgery -- & now it's 24%!! Very weird. He says that means I lost muscle weight. Oh, great. On the plus-side, my blood pressure is 116/67, which is a huge improvement for me. I had lap band with plication. I have another week on liquids, then two weeks on soft food. Seems like an eternity. And am I the only one here who know has the breath of death?!? I can't even stand my own breath. Tomorrow I go back to work & feel like I should wear a surgical mask...

[kayleena_journey2014 37]

I was banded June 28th I'm 9 days post op and have list 32 lbs now.

I follow my plan diet to a tee.

Hope all is going well as liquids and Soups suck. I been adding flavor to everything fresh herbs and spices for flavor.

Gods luck my June banders

Kayleena

[tiredmama 138]

Has everyone had their one week post-op appointment? Mine was today and I was relieved to hear that everything I am experiencing is normal and no cause for alarm. Excited to start purees tomorrow!

[BrwnsugabayB 23]

Mine follow up was today and I was nervous too but everything went great! And I can't wait to start purees!!! I'm getting so pumped gonna try to start adding some walking in too now....praying I don't pass out! Lol

[cybergirl5710 22]

Wow! I don't have a follow up for 4 weeks! I started pureed food on July 7th. On July 10th, I progressed to soft foods. I tried the baby food at first for the pureed foods--but I couldn't stand it. So, I pureed some cooked chicken with broth as well as a baked potato on July 7 and 8th. I can only get down about 4 tbsp 3-4 times a day. (Supposed to do 4-6 tbsps 6 times a day)

I was getting confused as to how much Water, Protein Shakes, meals, Vitamins, medicine I was suppose to take when--so I broke down and make an eating/drinking schedule.

Hope everyone is doing well!

[tiredmama 138]

Gotta say purees are way better than liquids only! I had baby applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon for Breakfast, cottage cheese for lunch and mashed potatoes for dinner. The only thing I am trying to figure out is how to get the liquids in between meals since the meals take a while and I am not supposed to drink before or after each meal. I may need to set a schedule! I will be on purees for 3 weeks.

[ankinray 17]

Gotta say purees are way better than liquids only! I had baby applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon for breakfast, cottage cheese for lunch and mashed potatoes for dinner. The only thing I am trying to figure out is how to get the liquids in between meals since the meals take a while and I am not supposed to drink before or after each meal. I may need to set a schedule! I will be on purees for 3 weeks.

Tiredmama-is your stomach growling like crazy after you "eat" your puréed food?

[ankinray 17]

Mine's not the Water, but the protein-are you still doing shakes?

[tiredmama 138]

I am trying to make all my purée meals high in Protein so I can cut down on the shakes, which I am really sick of! Lots of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. I still need to have at least one shake a day too or I don't get enough protein.

[kayleena_journey2014 37]

I hear tofu has like 7 grams of Protein for like 1/5 of the package and it's not bad tasting if you flavor it good and you can add to shakes for extra protein or anything really.

[TheNewJulie 78]

I'm just seeing this thread now, but I was also "sleeved" on 6/30. Feeling pretty great, moving on from Soups and shakes to purées tomorrow.

Hope everyone is feeling/ doing well!