?ctober ?dyssey 2008

[LoneStarLoser 0]

I heard about having gas too, so I bought the Gas-X strips. I also got some liquid Tylenol. I did not really want much broth or Jello after surgery. I just made sure I drank plenty of Water. And it is not easy drinking alot of water after surgery. To make sure I was getting my protien, I mixed New Whey Liquid Protein or any liquid Protein. It flavors the water a little and not so boring. I tried the chicken broth and it was bland. So I boiled a chicken with onion, celery, carrots and just drank the broth. I added noodles for my husband and that was his dinner.< /p>

I wasn't bother with bad gas until today, 4 days out. And I thought I was going to die. But the Gas-X strips work fast.

Your mouth will be really dry after surgery. And the pain medicine made my mouth dry. So make sure you have some chap stick. That helped me.

For me, first thing in the mornings is hard to get anything down. But I read that some people experience a tightening early in the mornings. Also, it is easier to drink liquids that are warm or room temperature. Cold feels good in your mouth, but I read that cold restricts the stomach, where warm relaxes it and makes it easier for the liquids to pass thru the stomach.

If I think of anything else that I have experienced, I'll let you know.

OH. I got Protein Powder, but I will use that later when I actually go to the shakes next week. At first all you drink are Clear Liquids.< /p>

Good Luck,

Lone Star Loser

[julie.ann 1]

October 1- shanna234; salome000; wvprisonrn; 9pdmnm5; linro123; Meschultz

October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole

October 3-Miss Undastood; SaraJaneQ; LoneStarLoser; Cyndi2464; purplerose; brandie; garysmithey; Ara

October 4-

October 6-Odawa; DeeH; sim78; bandedCG; sweetgothic; daydreamer1; artistapril; roxann; MississippiGirl; trinaj

October 7-nighttart6; melboyd; EllindaGreek; NFaith; PandorasMom; Betelnut; mimilou; mark2842; lula23; harleyc; odawa ; short n' sassy; longhorn girl; cellis82; grannytwinkie

October 8-austex; LoveIslovely; karebare714; birchmoon; tiaj; lisalef; goosefraba; renita; socalcass; Toosywoots

October 9-Izzyd; Mamacj; triciat; karenk;

October 10- morkiecoco

October 11-

October 13-myturn0421; lindatatu; vandih; fabnatsdiva; msk1968; travelinsorkel; missundastood; clv811

October 14-MyTurn; cstauble; bimbabe; BobbieND; crimsondawn; leannmorton; mamary5; sexievilyellow; myturn; nrpnrp; toots2008

October 15-rulooknatme; gritar; cheryl1952; alteration; animalover

October 16-SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp

October 17-Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc

October 18-

October 20-nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN

October 21-SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1

October 22-annecolorgreen; jogirl

October 23- blueangelkc80;

October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; tyme2getrite; ktravel

October 25-

October 27- ebonie1015; alabamagirl1975

October 28-

October 29-knickerbocker; ~Bridgette~; SCTexasGirl; julie.ann; lauriel; dirigo; sunwyse

October 30-NFaith; kygirl31

October 31-

I thought I would bring our list forward. We have had a few more join. If you name isn't on our list copy & paste the list into a new post and add your name.

Good luck to all of those joining the band today! :party:There are alot of you! Let us know how you are doing and post your surgery stories when you are feel up to it!

[LoveIslovely 0]

Thanks for the updates Julie.

Well today, I am doing some more shopping. I need to buy SF Jello, more chicken stock, Protein shakes, more chew able Vitamins and what ever else I see at GNC.

I have my measuring tape ready and as soon as I come home from school, I will be measuring my tummy, chest, waist, hips and neck lol.

Ok now I am a bit scared for tomorrow. Good luck to today's bandsters! Ill be praying for you all.

Edited October 7, 2008 by LoveIslovely
typos, duh

[goosefraba 0]

Good Luck 10/7 Bandsters!!!:w00t:

I still dont know if im good for tomorrow i'll know this morning.. :redface:

[Ara 1]

Hope all goes well Goose, keeping my fingers crossed.

I awoke today feeling better than I have in days, still have that heavy feeling in my chest but it's much better as well as my stiffness and bloating. I'm going to try the treadmill today, Doctor told me to start off in 15 min sessions and increase it till I can do 30 min at a time twice a day.

I made some thin mashed potatoes for dinner and they tasted so good, lol I told my husband I was ready for solids cause for some reason I was craving hamburgers (and I don't eat fast food nor do we make hamburgers at home often) so I guess my body is starting to speak up about needing Protein.

My unjury Protein powder arrived yesterday in the mail, not sure what it taste like yet but I'm super impressed by the customer service.

[goosefraba 0]

Thanks Ara..

Lets us know how the Unjury Protein is i want to see what the taste verdict is..

Wish you a speedy recovery!:redface:

Edited October 7, 2008 by goosefraba
im a dee-dee-dee

[myturn0421 0]

The only Unjury I've tried is the unflavored - not bad. It definately has "some" flavor. I add it to my Soups alot. Right now I'm on my pre-op liquid, so it has really helped. last night I had some beef broth and added 1 scoop and I couldn't tell it was there.:redface:

[Ara 1]

Thanks Myturn, I was going to add it to my pudding or yogurt that I think down. Right now I'm having a very hard time eating or drinking every hour. Soo not getting enough liquids or Protein. lol doesn't help that the sample menu starts at 7:00 am and I'm still snoring well past that time! So far this morning I've had 4 oz of apple juice (OMG has it always been this good???) and 4 oz of thin mashed potates. I should be able to drink 4 oz of Protein Drink around 1:30..

[nazzy 1]

i ordered my Unjury from the site i was so happy to with there service,they even sent notes with mine and a email i got,hope it tastes good i got 2 cans of the choclate,

[Ara 1]

I ordered the sample packs and I've told the DH that I want one of the coffee drinks tonight (made with decaff of course)

[goosefraba 0]

Im officially not a smashin pumpkin :wub:

My new date is 12/10/08:blush:

Wish all you pumpkins success!!!:wub:

[SeaSide 0]

Can I join in? I was banded yesterday, Oct. 6, 2008 and need all the support I can get.

[LoneStarLoser 0]

Goose, Don't get discouraged. December seems like a long way to go, but it really isn't. And even though you are not a Smashing pumpkin, we are still behind you and we'll be here for you in December.

Lone Star Loser

[Gracey 7]

Goose, Don't get discouraged. December seems like a long way to go, but it really isn't. And even though you are not a Smashing pumpkin, we are still behind you and we'll be here for you in December.

Lone Star Loser

I concur, Lone. You will be with us in spirit, Goose. When I got my October date, it seemed like it would be forever and it's been but a blink of an eye.

Come on in, Seaside!

[sexievilyellow 0]

Just want to everyone this week to know that I will pray for a speedy recovery, and good luck. I will be banded next Tuesday. And what do I have to do to become a Smashing pumpkin?