I had my surgery this morning!!

[Ricky 6]

I too was banded on 4/1....I am struggling...not w/regret really, just I am quite uncomfortable (port site) and so itchy!!!! And watching my family eat is tough...I have to be on liquids for 4 weeks...

I apologize for whining...I knew what to expect, it's just a little harder than I thought it would be...

Thanks for letting me vent, Erika

[dsk 1]

Oh yes....one thing that helps with being on a clear liquid diet is my trident bubble gum. It helps with the urge to chew and is quite refreshing.

I will keep you posted. :frown:

Just dont swallow it!!! :tt1: That could be bad.

I am a gum swallower so no gum for me. :sad:

[alicatcyclist 1]

Hang in there Erika, you will make it through this. Wow, four weeks on liquid sounds tough. I wonder why different surgeons have different post op instructions? I kinda got a little hungry yesterday but the feeling passed. I had myself a banana popcicle and that did the trick. I am on all Clear Liquids and they recommend sugar free popcicles and such but darn it....I needed that banana popcicle and it was yummy!! LOL

The second week I can start on the full liquid diet. I am so looking forward to having something with substance. Hmmm, I have been looking forward to having some grits with cheese. That is on my menu plan, I promise!! Doesn't that sound delicious? (I am from the south...what can I say...born in North Carolina and raised in Texas) LOL

Here is a sample of my week 2 menu that I am so looking forward to:

8:00 am - grits with cheese

10:00 am - 4 oz sfree pudding with 1/2 scoop Protein

12:00 pm - 4 oz cream of Tomato Soup

2:00 pm - 2 oz applesauce

4:00 pm - 4 oz milk iwth 1 scoop Protein

6:00 pm - 4 oz baby chicken & apples or 4 oz pureed spaghetti

8:00 pm - 4 oz yogurt with 1/2 scoop protein

And here is even better news. I have a t-shirt on that used to fit so snug and showed all of my fat rolls. I am now wearing that same tshirt and it is fitting me better, almost kind of loose. That makes me so happy. I know we are having to deal with the aftermath of surgery but one good thing that I don't miss is the feeling I used to get after I would binge on junk food and fatty foods. You remember that miserable feeling you would get with no energy, feelings of guilt and just overall not feeling good about yourself? I don't have that feeling anymore. Woo Hoo!! I have a better energy about myself since my surgery and I am looking forward to my new beginning. I can't wait until I am healed. I just want to go outside and Water my plants and enjoy the sunshine. :frown:

I know there will be lots of ups & downs along the way but I'm certain that the journey is worth it. Are you with me April Avengers?? :tt1:

[Ricky 6]

Thanks Allie..I am w/ya!!!