?ctober ?dyssey 2008

[LoveIslovely 0]

Hi everyone, well I still have not checked a scale yet. So I am not sure how much weight I have loss. I have lost a lot of body fluids because my shoes are just dancing and a lot of my jeans are loser. According to my wii fit I weight 267 but I find that hard to believe. Can I really lose twenty pounds in one week? No way.

[Betelnut 10]

Well, I've lost 10 pounds in a week (surgery on October 7th), so I would think it is possible!

[KarenK 0]

Hi everyone, well I still have not checked a scale yet. So I am not sure how much weight I have loss. I have lost a lot of body fluids because my shoes are just dancing and a lot of my jeans are loser. According to my wii fit I weight 267 but I find that hard to believe. Can I really lose twenty pounds in one week? No way.

Either way I'm impressed you're in jeans! I haven't had anything on without an elastic waist yet! I'm thinking for my doctor's appt tomorrow (1 wk follow-up) it might be time to pull on real clothes. I took the week off work seriously. :regular_smile:

[LoveIslovely 0]

Karen enjoy your week off!! I need a year off lol so I can focus a lot more on exercising. I would love some sexy abs!! Lol. One day.

[melboyd 0]

sounds like you are doing great!! I haven't tried jeans yet either, just sweatpant type things for me so far! I did notice my shoes were looser, I thought it was because I didn't have socks on but maybe it was weight loss, that would be awesome! :regular_smile: I still have a week and a half off from work (i feel guilty because i feel fine) but i guess i will enjoy the relaxing while i can!

[dcorna 0]

Hi, had the surgery October 13th, everything went smoothly, no nausea thank goodness. We stay overnight cause of a Barium Swallow the next day, saw my band on xray screen, its really there! Now it is my first full day home and I am tired and achy. I think the gas is starting to make itself known but I guess that is good. No complaints so far. I am having trouble drinking as much as they want. I seem so full and bloated. I am on Protein Shakes and full liquids this week. I lost 8 pounds on the pre op diet. I am just trying to not overdo and walk alot. So far so good.

lindatatu.

I was banded same day. They also repaired a hiatal hernia. I am moving much slower than expected, but will be fine in a few days. I haven't tried a shake yet, but will attempt one today.

Peace and speedy recovery to you.

Dcorna

[Carriejess 27]

For all those people who have just been banded and not feeling to good - i am now 13 days post op and feeling pretty normal now... it will get better!

[Carriejess 27]

sorry i a have not updated my ticker - i have lost 16 pounds now with a bmi of 34.5

[longhornmom 0]

lindatatu & dcorna -

I also had my surgery on 13 Oct and the pain is pretty bearable but I feel like my stomach keeps filling up with air. Are either of you experiencing that? I have been using the Gas X strips and they are helping but it seems like I am just re-producing gas. I am only allowed Clear Liquids so all I have had so far is Water and broth.< /p>

[Gracey 7]

You're still only on clear liquids? ARG!!! I'm on day 2 of clear liquids and am starving!

[longhornmom 0]

Yep - I will be on clear liquids for one week and then the doc will determine if I can go to "thicker" liquids. I really don't mind because I am having enough trouble getting my Water down. I love water and usually drink more than 64 oz a day but this taking tiny sips is tough! I hope you are doing well pain wise. I am still taking the loratab liquid every 6 hours but don't think I need it - I just don't want to start having alot of pain. I figure I will take it until tomorrow and see how it goes spacing it out to 8 hours or so.

[lindatatu 0]

longhornmom, either I am bloated from gas or to much liquid. I just checked and I only had 44 oz today. I had two Protein Shakes today. Not because I was hungry but for the Protein and because I was told to. I don't want anything I feel so bloated. I am starting little burps and hiccups and they hurt but otherwise ok.

[julie.ann 1]

I don't have to do a liquid diet before surgery. Anyone else out there? I am on a low carb/high protien diet. 10 days before surgery cuts out all bread, Pasta, rice and potates. (I have started this already.) NPO after midnight the day of surgery. That's it.

I have been trying to eat like a bandster, but I have found that meals without liquids is HARD! Wow! I wouldn't have thought it was that hard.

[dcorna 0]

I am taking a prescription anti gas lozenger.Gas is no a problem.

Shoulder pain and pain from hiatal hernia is.

On codeine every 6 hours.

Showing signs of life.

Had one half of a shake today.

food of no interest to me.

ice chips are my friend.

DCORNA

For all those people who have just been banded and not feeling to good - i am now 13 days post op and feeling pretty normal now... it will get better!

lindatatu & dcorna -

I also had my surgery on 13 Oct and the pain is pretty bearable but I feel like my stomach keeps filling up with air. Are either of you experiencing that? I have been using the Gas X strips and they are helping but it seems like I am just re-producing gas. I am only allowed clear liquids so all I have had so far is Water and broth.< /p>

[SeaSide 0]

I wasn't required to do the liquid diet before my surgery date. I only had 5 days to prepare and the key was to cut out carbs. I did buy EAS shakes to get ready for post op and had one for Breakfast and lunch and a dinner consisting of lean meat and veggies. Hope this helps.