Just Banded

wilem · August 5, 2007

I am 5 days banded (8/1) and still on clear liquiods. My doc says Clear Liquids for a full week, then full liquids for another week before puree. I am dying for a yogurt or some cottage cheese. I am having a real hard time trying to keep my blood sugar up. I am diabetic (was?) and I am off all meds as of the day of my surgery. Very scarey. I am feeling really good today, even took a trip to Starbucks to meet a friend. Still sore, but other than that, trying not to nap as much so that I can sleep thru the night. No pain meds today either.:whoo:

BlueEyedGirl66 · August 5, 2007

You might have a good point there Homew6kids... your children keep each other busy mine do to a point. But all in all 1 or 12 they do all gang up on you..lol.

Wilem Congrats.. you will do great!

As for the pooping.. I haven't been able to go I think I will take that prune juice 3x a day trick and see if it works. I feel good other than this pain in my left arm like a gas pocket that can't be moved... I can't lift my arm.. it's killing me. I've been walking to try to release the gas but so far it's content to stick with me. Damn Gas!

Other than that I feel good... I'm not as sore today .. I went for a fifteen min. brisk walk earlier and will do it again once it's less humid out later.. to make up my 30 mins for the day.

I've been using the GNC Isopure vanilla Protein powder. I make a fruit smoothie in the morning consisting of 1 cup of skim plus milk, 1 scoop of Isopure, and 2 tbls. of strawberries. I mix it smooth and drink 1/2 then save half for a morning snack.

As of yesterday I lost 6 lbs since Wednesday I was happy with that.

BTW, How do you get those ticker things for your posts?

contraband · August 6, 2007

1st day full liquid, I just took my chewable multi, my Iron, and my folate. each w/ small sips of my Protein Drink made in my new, fabulous Magic Bullet. I have a feeling that was a good investment.

But anyway, I feel like my vits and minerals are stuck in my back. Or perhaps it's acid reflux, or perhaps ...who knows. What a fun guessing game.

Well I think I need to spread-out my pills throughout the day. Live and learn. Great idea about the prune juice. I'll get some but I have very tight sphincters and don't expect to poop for awhile between the angst and bthe pain meds. Are you still on pain meds? How long are people on pain meds?

Rhanks in advance for responses.

Ellen

wilem · August 6, 2007

I was on liquid oxycodone (sp) for days 1-3. Day 4 I was on Tylenol and yesterday...NOTHING!!!!!!!!!! Yeah. I even drove to the grocery store last night. It is day 6 for me and I am officially down 10 lbs. I hope this is an indication of success.

Sybaritic01 · August 6, 2007

I bought one of Miracle Blender......(version of Magic Bullet).....and I LOVE it.....I've been on full liquids since Saturday and I'm having fun experimenting with shakes.......for one of my shakes yesterday I did 1/2 scoop chocolate Protein powder, 1/2 cup milk, 1tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp Decaf instant coffee........and blend.....YUMMY......this morning I did 1/2 scoop vanilla Protein Powder, 1/2 cup milk, 1tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp coconut extract, 1/2 tsp banana extract.....and blend......YUMMY too!!

I'm feeling pretty good....I only take pain meds at bedtime......since it's sore to more around in bed.....during the day I'm feeling pretty normal.....just still a bit tired. I went shopping for a couple hours yesterday......bought my hubby a charcoal smoker for his birthday.......

Looks like I've lost 8 lbs since my surgery a week ago.....that's seems a tad fast......but I suppose you lose a lot of Water in the beginning......I can see the weight loss in my face a little......

Hope you all all recovering well and feeling devine............