Congrats to you all!

[Bandster1019 1]

Hey everyone! First off, I wanted to congratulate you all (and myself) for taking such a huge step. I just had my surgery on August 22, 2014 and I'm starting to feel better. On the day of my surgery, I was mostly sedated but I felt pretty horrible. The second and third day were probably the worst, due to the immense amount of gas I had stuck in my abdomen and shoulder... I began taking Gas-X strips on the third day and it helped. I find that walking around and resting on a recliner help me feel most comfortable. The only thing I'm struggling with now is my difficulty sleeping (I no longer want to take narcotics) and I'm having headaches along with the lingering gas issues. However, I had my first bowel movement today and it did help me feel a little better.

Today (day 4)- I had some very soft scrambled eggs (2 eggs- great protein), which I tolerated very well. For lunch, I had about a tablespoon or two of chicken salad with 2 saltine crackers (small bites) and now I feel VERY full- not sick, but full. Although I don't feel nauseas or sick, I think I may be pushing it a bit too quickly. I'm going to go back to only liquids and pureed soups/ soft scrambled eggs until about a week from now.

My brother had the lap band done about six years ago and he has lost so much weight, and kept it off, he's a whole new person.. so it's great to have him under the same roof as moral support.

Any tips or suggestions? I know I need to start my Protein Shakes again! I had my last one 2 days pre-op.

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there and congratulations! Hopefully your doctor gave you a list of specific post-op instructions. They vary by doctor and patient -- if you have any questions you should definitely give them a call. I was one day clear then one week "full" liquids -- others have longer on clear, etc. Full liquids were described to me as ones which would drip off a plate if it was held sideways in the air. I enjoyed potato leek Soup and things like that. After full liquids I had a week of mushies and then a week of "slippery" foods. These stages helped me learn how to eat in a new way -- slowly, intentionally, and chewing very well. Good luck to you -- you're going to do great. So nice to have your brother in your court. Be sure to find those instructions and follow them to a 'T' -- when I saw what the surgery bill looked like (even though insurance covered quite a bit) I decided then and there I'd never hesitate to call with a question. That's what they are there for!

[Vitaminj 6]

@@Bandster1019 congrats to you as well. I am 5 days in and am starting to feel better. But like @@Bandista i am still on Clear Liquids until Wed, then i can move onto more creamy liquids. Then in week 3 i can have scrambled eggs. I never knew i would look forward to eating eggs...

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

Hey everyone! First off, I wanted to congratulate you all (and myself) for taking such a huge step. I just had my surgery on August 22, 2014 and I'm starting to feel better. On the day of my surgery, I was mostly sedated but I felt pretty horrible. The second and third day were probably the worst, due to the immense amount of gas I had stuck in my abdomen and shoulder... I began taking Gas-X strips on the third day and it helped. I find that walking around and resting on a recliner help me feel most comfortable. The only thing I'm struggling with now is my difficulty sleeping (I no longer want to take narcotics) and I'm having headaches along with the lingering gas issues. However, I had my first bowel movement today and it did help me feel a little better. Today (day 4)- I had some very soft scrambled eggs (2 eggs- great protein), which I tolerated very well. For lunch, I had about a tablespoon or two of chicken salad with 2 saltine crackers (small bites) and now I feel VERY full- not sick, but full. Although I don't feel nauseas or sick, I think I may be pushing it a bit too quickly. I'm going to go back to only liquids and pureed soups/ soft scrambled eggs until about a week from now. My brother had the lap band done about six years ago and he has lost so much weight, and kept it off, he's a whole new person.. so it's great to have him under the same roof as moral support. Any tips or suggestions? I know I need to start my Protein Shakes again! I had my last one 2 days pre-op.

Congratulations. I had the band 2 years ago and I didn't have real food for at least 2 weeks and then it was mushy foods. Just follow your doctors meal plan and no one else's.

[Teresah18 6]

Hey everyone! First off, I wanted to congratulate you all (and myself) for taking such a huge step. I just had my surgery on August 22, 2014 and I'm starting to feel better. On the day of my surgery, I was mostly sedated but I felt pretty horrible. The second and third day were probably the worst, due to the immense amount of gas I had stuck in my abdomen and shoulder... I began taking Gas-X strips on the third day and it helped. I find that walking around and resting on a recliner help me feel most comfortable. The only thing I'm struggling with now is my difficulty sleeping (I no longer want to take narcotics) and I'm having headaches along with the lingering gas issues. However, I had my first bowel movement today and it did help me feel a little better.

Today (day 4)- I had some very soft scrambled eggs (2 eggs- great protein), which I tolerated very well. For lunch, I had about a tablespoon or two of chicken salad with 2 saltine crackers (small bites) and now I feel VERY full- not sick, but full. Although I don't feel nauseas or sick, I think I may be pushing it a bit too quickly. I'm going to go back to only liquids and pureed soups/ soft scrambled eggs until about a week from now.

My brother had the lap band done about six years ago and he has lost so much weight, and kept it off, he's a whole new person.. so it's great to have him under the same roof as moral support.

Any tips or suggestions? I know I need to start my Protein shakes again! I had my last one 2 days pre-op.

Congratulations! I agree with every one else. Follow the diet exactly as instructed by your Dr and you will be fine. I didn't have soft food until week 3. But I started my Protein Shakes back once I started my full liquids again. Good luck and check with your Dr!

Edited August 26, 2014 by Teresah18

[Lady VS 1,147]

Congratulations on being banded. I'm just curious to know why are you eating solid food at only 4 days post op? You should still be on liquids for like two weeks. Then mushies for a week or two and then solid foods. You are still in the healing process and should not be placing that kind of pressure to your insides so soon.