Questions about 1st month post band....

[swstacey1977 0]

Yes, i have another question. hopeing someone can help. the first two weeks we need to be on a liquid diet, can you guys give me some suggestions as to what this may include? i know that broth, sprite,

7 up, etc. what about popsicles? any help is appreciated.

also, can we start using protien poweder in our liquid right after surgery like the Unjury? can we take vitimans , like chewable ones the first 2 weeks. i just know that the first month is goign to be the hardest. I need help with anything that can make it as easy as possiable.

one more question, what kind of pain medicine do they give you when you go home? hopefully something strong that will knock me out so i don't have to deal to much with my hungry stomach growling. all this worrying but i am very excited to be having the surgery. looking forward to the changes......:hungry:

[Tralynn222 17]

I was told absolutely no carbonated drinks whatsoever. Trust me...you don't need any extra gas in there. The hardest part has been the gas and trying to expel it politely.

Don't worry about being too hungry....if your tummy grumbles, take in some liquid and the hunger pang goes away. Just keep hydrated and you shouldn't feel hungry, at least I haven't yet.

The pain killer that was prescribed for me was Hydrocodone in liquid form. The first two days after surgery I did sleep alot, but after that I didn't need to. You'll do fine as long as you're ready for this committment.

Good Luck!

[faithmd 14]

:welcomeB: to LBT, and congrats on your decision to get the band and get healthier!

Unfortunately I can answer NONE of your questions, no one can unless they went to the same surgeon as you. Sadly, almost every surgeon is different in what they will and will not allow you to eat/drink/give you to take post-op. I could tell you what my surgeon did, but if your surgeon is more conservative, that won't be helpful. If your surgeon is more liberal than what mine was, then you wil have worried for nothing. I suggest you call your surgeon's office first thing in the morning and leave a message for someone to call you and ask these questions of them. I really do wish I could help but again, I cannot say what your surgeon will allow.

One thing I can say is that the unflavored unjury dissolves in Clear liquids and I can't think of anyone who has yet said they couldn't have it. Popsicles melt to clear liquid so they are almost always allowed. Frequently Jello is allowed as well during clears. Again, ask YOUR surgeon's office.

The most important thing to remember is that this is a short period out of your life, a few weeks. You've been heavy for YEARS, you can do a few weeks. It is so very important to follow YOUR doc's post-op rules because the band gets "seated" into place around your stomach by the formation of scar tissue. It is sutured in place in the front of the stomach, but they can't get to the back to suture it and have to rely on Mother Nature to scar it into place. Your stomach needs to churn as little as possible (food=more churning to digest, liquids=less churning) to allow the scars to form.

[kirajh 0]

Forget the soda. I was told no soda for six months because the carbonation will stretch the pouch. For my liquid diet, I was on fruit juices (watered down), broth and Water. (special K water and Vitamin water OK) The second and third week I had Protein Drinks, liquid yougurt (like Danactive), and first week liquids. Popsickles are fine and so are chewable vitamins. I read here the other day that one doctor said the gummi Vitamins were great if you didn't like chewables. I bought some and they are just yummy. You need to water down the juice so you don't get diahrea.

I get the impression you've yet to be banded and to tell you the truth, those first couple weeks are the easiest if you can just overcome the head hunger.

GOOD LUCK

[jmschnapf 0]

Congrats Tralynn222!! You are doing great!!! Thanks for the info too. I am scheduled 12/13, looking forward to starting a new lifestyle! I have been incorporating small differences for the past 3-4 months. It has helped, but I am ready to go full throttle!

Jodie

[faithmd 14]

And yes, no carbonation (no Sprite) right after surgery. Some docs say never again, some say let it go flat first, some say it's fine after a certain period of time... Again a question for your doc and nutritionist.

[swstacey1977 0]

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions. i appreciate it. yes, i am so ready for a new lifestyle and i am all about the changes.

i love life and i am ready to start living like i never could before.

My husband and I were discussing today about going and buying bikes

for ourselves and learning how to inline skate. that would be great

for weekend outdoors exercise. we are both very happy and blessed that

i am able to have the surgery and my kids are happy for me to. I am doing this for myself of course, but in my heart of hearts, i really want to suceed with my weight loss for my husband and my kids. Nov 30th, come on, i am ready for you!! :clap2: :amen:

[Dave01 0]

I was told no carbonated drinks anymore by my dr. Yours may be different.

Mine allowed Protein Shakes right away, along with Jello, sf popsicles ( let them melt in your mouth), broths, strained Soups with no solids.

That was about it for me. Its really not bad. I had no hunger for the first 3 weeks after surgery.

[transformer 1]

My doctor said to focus on Protein first such as bariatric Protein shakes or other Protein fortified liquids for bariatric patients. Our goal was to ingest 90 grams of protein per day in three "meals." It really helped me not to feel hungry all the time.

To meet the 64 ounces of Water per day requirement, I could have clear broth, sugar free popsicles, Jello, yogurt, Crystal Light, and plain Water. We weren't encouraged to drink sugary fruit juices.

My doctor forbids carbonated beverages at any time after banding. Even though I was a Diet Coke-a-holic before banding, this has not been a problem for me at all since the surgery. I don't miss soda one bit (mainly because I like my smaller butt so much)!

As always, follow whatever your doctor has advised and be sure to ask questions if you need clarification.

Keep up the good work!