why is it so easy?

[marmar 0]

Ok I got banded 3 days ago and am having no problems getting enouph Protein and fluids in. Im wondering if I am drinking to fast. I can have cream Soup and I add milk and powdered milk to it to add extra protein to it. I can down a cup of that in like 15 min. Is that to fast? I can sip on a cup of Water in 15 min. Is that too fast? . It doesnt feel funny in my stomach. Am I at risk for stretching the pouch?I feel really good

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Not everyone feels miserable post op. The new, sized bands, individual reaction to the bands (ie how badly you do or don't swell), your surgeon's skill, your mental attitude, whether your surgeon fills you during surgery or not, MANY different things all contribute to a patient's post op status.

And until you are VERY restricted liquids should flow through easily. So relax, follow your docs advice, and you'll do fine! Don't add in extra Proteins etc unless he's told you to do so.

[marmar 0]

I need to get between 30or more grams of Protein in the first 2 weeks and 60-90 grams after that. the nutritionist said to use double milk( Thats what she calls it) or my carnation(YUK) or Unjury. So its been very easy to get in the protein.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Perfect! Then you know what you're supposed to do and you are doing it! :blushing:

Don't fret that you aren't miserable! You're just one of the lucky ones. In fact, most (not all, but most) don't struggle post op getting fluids in now that they have a variety of band sizes to choose from. Just relax, heal, and plan your new wardrobe! :biggrin:

[amwash23 1]

Ok I got banded 3 days ago and am having no problems getting enouph Protein and fluids in. Im wondering if I am drinking to fast. I can have cream Soup and I add milk and powdered milk to it to add extra Protein to it. I can down a cup of that in like 15 min. Is that to fast? I can sip on a cup of Water in 15 min. Is that too fast? . It doesnt feel funny in my stomach. Am I at risk for stretching the pouch?I feel really good

That is good to know, because I have been struggling to get mine in, both Water and protein. I just feel full all the time, and I guess I am also scared to throw up like I have heard other people do---so it's probably more mental than anything. I had mine on Monday, so the swelling should be going down, I am trying everyday to get more and more water down...not doing as well with my Protein shakes, but I am working on that too. :blushing:

[NJMOMof2 17]

I had the same perfect experience as you. I never had purping, vomiting, gas, NOTHING! I know I am very, very lucky. I did 1 week of liquids followed by mushys.

I am 7 weeks post op, have had 2 fills, good restriction and I follow the rules but there have been no foods that I can't eat. As a rule, I do not eat bread. By the time I eat my Protein, I am too full anyway.

I don't know whether it's because of my doctor or what but I am NOT complaining.

Hoping you continue to have a great experience too...

[marmar 0]

Im still doing good but when I burp after I eat or drink its just a little painful (can this hurt the band?) and im starting to get hungry all the time. Im not over eating Im just not sure if Im eating and drinking to fast. I try to go slow. Also I have 7 cuts and they are all healing great but my port is more sore and a little bit bulging but no redness or anything is this the norm?

[ericanda1973 1]

my post op was like urs , seemed almost 2 easy. I am little over 6 wks out have lost 25 lbs and doing great , I am glad ur surgery went so well.We are lucky ones. i think mine went so well cause i was 100 percent mentally prepared.I got my first fill on the 14th of sept. and it helped , they put 4cc's in my 10 cc band.go back for another fill on the 5th of Oct.Good luck.:biggrin:

[Katycando 0]

aswash I'm with you. I feel full after just a few sips of my Protein Drink. Sometimes even a few sips of Water is too much. I do know that my surgeon starts out w/ 2ccs of Fluid in the 10cc band, so I guess that has a lot to do with it.