Banding on May 21st 2009. Who else?

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

I got my bandages off yesterday, My stomach looks like it was in a bar fight! 14lbs down, just really bloated today for some reason. Enjoyed yogurt this morning, and apple sauce for lunch..... I'm kind of queezy, but I'm alright, had the hiccups before, that was a little painful and scary, and has anyone else noticed how painful it is when you yawn???

[burniegal 0]

I'm doing okay. I have been really bloated the last few days. I'm doing some creamier Soups and I even did some mash potatoes. I'm sick of liquid. I am dying for veggies and fruit. Thursday can not get here quick enough for me. I haven't been on the scale though since surgery. I'm so bloated I can't tell if I have lost anything.

[beaglemom 0]

Hi people. Today IU am really dizzy. Shoulder pain is much better but why am I dizzy? Seems I'm getting all these first week things now instead of then. Still don't know why I can't get my tracker to show up. GREEEERRRRR!

Check your blood pressure. Low blood pressure can cause dizziness.

[sassysara 0]

Things are going much better over here! Actually got to go out to a party last night. but it was HARD not being able to eat! they had a nacho bar, so i had some of the creamy nacho cheese sauce and just licked it off a spoon. pathetic i know! but i too am DONE with soups! I am not supposed to have mushies till june 12th, i seriously don't know if i can hold out till then.

I find it SO weird how so many Dr's have different suggestions.

BURNIEGAL: when are you 'allowed' to have mushies?

[lotsabirds 0]

I was "allowed" to have mushies after day 7.

I still have enuff gas to propel an engine.

[mattylama 0]

I am still on full liquids and will start "soft foods" on friday

Still have gas .....still use gas-x

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

I have the hiccups and gas I feel like I'm about to spontaniously combust!

[lotsabirds 0]

Guess that didn't work.

[burniegal 0]

Things are going much better over here! Actually got to go out to a party last night. but it was HARD not being able to eat! they had a nacho bar, so i had some of the creamy nacho cheese sauce and just licked it off a spoon. pathetic i know! :frown: but i too am DONE with soups! I am not supposed to have mushies till june 12th, i seriously don't know if i can hold out till then.

I find it SO weird how so many Dr's have different suggestions.

BURNIEGAL: when are you 'allowed' to have mushies?

I did Clear Liquids first week and then thicker liquids and mushies second week. I went to the doctor today because one of my incisions was not healing and staying moist because it's located so close to my breast. Anyway, I'm down 6lbs since surgery so less than 2 weeks. They now just put me on a regular but soft, low calorie diet.

However, I have no appetite.

[savannahsmommie 0]

I too am a May 21st bandster. Things are great. I'm down 18lbs since surgery day and am feeling wonderful. Started doing nightly walks with my dogs and still on mushies. I think I will do it alittle longer than recommended, only because I noticed the transition from liquid to mushie slowed weight loss. I am sure going to solids will cause every slower weight loss! Plus I am kinda loving my oatmeal, egg beaters, and broccoli cheese soups!

[mattylama 0]

Going to soft foods on friday. Looking forward to some eggs. Have lost 14 lbs since surgery May 21.

Seem to be going well. Anyone have some food recipes to share for the soft part of the meals?

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

Going to soft foods on friday. Looking forward to some eggs. Have lost 14 lbs since surgery May 21.

Seem to be going well. Anyone have some food recipes to share for the soft part of the meals?

I'm actually transitioning right now to softs, I too am down 14lbs, Ummmm Room Temperature Fresh Mozzarella with fresh pesto. Has it yesterday and it satisfied me. Had My eggs this morning was amazing!!! and Just had steamed Crab Shumai for dinner. A couple of people have told me that LF refried Beans with LF cheddar cheese. my doc's website say's lentil Soups, bean soups.. oatmeal "watered down" and the grand finally, Polenta. That has gotten me through the week.

[mattylama 0]

That sounds good. Be glad when tomorrow comes around.

How often do you eat in a day? I am not sure if it's time to go to 3 meals a day or just a few every 2-3hrs. Any ideas what the rest are doing?

[Minxz 0]

I am envious of you guys that still have restriction. My appetite is back and I'm working on the will to keep my portions small. I can't wait until I get my first fill 7/1

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

How often do you eat in a day? I am not sure if it's time to go to 3 meals a day or just a few every 2-3hrs. Any ideas what the rest are doing?

My doctor told me to have 3 meals a day plus 3 Protein shakes in between & then after dinner. That's what I have been sticking with, except I have low fat, sf pudding with low fat whipped cream. GB