Hey February 2010 Bandsters!

[patsal 1]

I had my first post op visit this week. I am having no real pain anymore and the liquids are no longer keeping me satisfied. I started mushies and will log how I am doing to gear things toward my first fill on March 17. I have noticed the scale has come to a screetching halt. I am planning on adding some stationary bike riding to the mix this week so maybe that will jump start things back to continue weight loss.

Hope everyone is doing well.

[jensmallwood 0]

Hi all! I'm going in tomorrow for my band!! I'm excited (though I'll probably be nervous tomorrow morning.) Mine will be done out-patient-- barring any complications, of course.

I hope all of you who went today are resting and recovering well!

[ladykcusa 1]

Jen - sending good luck for tomorrow. You will do fine, like all of us and we'll look for your return to the boards when you are ready.

Joyce

[sunny44 7]

I was banded on the 24th of Feb. The only real problem that I can honestly say is the fact that I caught a really bad head cold. This probally occurred in the OR, as it is usually kind of cold in there. I was so congested to the point that i could not sleep.

I was given the single incision banding. i have literally no pain tht i can say was unbearable. the pain that i do have is as if i did about 20 sit ups-muscle pain. The evening after the surgery i walked around the hospital floor twice. Of course the gassy feeling was there but....

My current weight before banding was at 250. i am from NYC. I was banded at Methodist hospital-self pay the staff was really great. After the surgery, while in recovery the entire team visited me to tell me what a great job I did. overall, I HAD A GOOD EXPIERENCE. :eek: As FOR MY NEW DIET ROUTINE, i am following this to the max. if the hungry monster tries to attack, he will need to kiss his own as.. good bye. I am not in the mood to visit any emergency room for a peice of meat to be dislodged from my gut:drool: and trying to throw up on the way to the hospital. So i am doing the juice Water, clear liquid thing.

Please excuse the improper caps.

[outside*looking*in 0]

Just a few things to think about if you have not been banded yet.

1. Have them put your IV in your NON-dominant hand, especially if you have an over night stay. (It makes bathroom trips much easier - among other things)

2. IF you experience blurry vision after the surgery it may not be the pain meds but a motion sickness patch that they have put behind your ear (if they give you that).

3. Neck pillow was nice to have.

Best of Luck to you all. :eek:

[Mz.Boop 0]

Sunny,

I feel you on following the diet. My girlfriend got banded 2 weeks before me, she has been eating regular food. I'm trying to be a success story and follow the rules. This website really helps.

[sunny44 7]

how is she eating regular foods only after two weeks? Tell her that she is defeating the purpose and wasting funds. That is one of the reasons why you are sent for a psychological evaluation so that it is understood that this is all up to you--the band can do it for you alone. Moreover, she is waiting her time by not listening to herself and the band. She must be getting sick??

[bwilliams 0]

I was banded yesterday (February 25)! I'm self-pay, so my surgery done as out-patient. The surgery was at 8:00 a.m., and I was home by 4:00 p.m. I've been lucky not to have any gas pain. My incisions are pretty sore when I'm laying down, so I didn't sleep very well last night. I've walked a lot because that seems to make me feel better. I have a follow-up visit with the surgeon this morning. I haven't had as much pain as I thought I would, and I plan on returning to work on Monday. I'm excited to be starting a new life! :eek:

[Northern Mist 2]

how is she eating regular foods only after two weeks? Tell her that she is defeating the purpose and wasting funds. That is one of the reasons why you are sent for a psychological evaluation so that it is understood that this is all up to you--the band can do it for you alone. Moreover, she is waiting her time by not listening to herself and the band. She must be getting sick??

My doctor released me at two weeks to start working in all foods - even bread and meats, oh my!

The purpose behind this is to see how restricted I am and he will adjust the first fill (in about three weeks) according to what I can handle. I'm eating healthy and my portions are way, way smaller than they used to be. I eat Protein first and then work in veggies, etc... if I can. The "rules" may change after my fills but we all know the doctors orders vary greatly on here. :eek:

[sunny44 7]

I was banded yesterday (February 25)! I'm self-pay, so my surgery done as out-patient. The surgery was at 8:00 a.m., and I was home by 4:00 p.m. I've been lucky not to have any gas pain. My incisions are pretty sore when I'm laying down, so I didn't sleep very well last night. I've walked a lot because that seems to make me feel better. I have a follow-up visit with the surgeon this morning. I haven't had as much pain as I thought I would, and I plan on returning to work on Monday. I'm excited to be starting a new life! :eek:

Wow, lucky you--no gas??? gas is my problem, not the incision:redface:. I have a bubble in the center of my chest that just won't seem to move.. I'm walking doing some small side bends and twist. Hopefully soon it will go

[ladykcusa 1]

Help - give me an example of Protein you are eating. Is it easy for you to swallow?

Joyce

:mad2:

My doctor released me at two weeks to start working in all foods - even bread and meats, oh my!

The purpose behind this is to see how restricted I am and he will adjust the first fill (in about three weeks) according to what I can handle. I'm eating healthy and my portions are way, way smaller than they used to be. I eat protein first and then work in veggies, etc... if I can. The "rules" may change after my fills but we all know the doctors orders vary greatly on here. :eek:

[sunny44 7]

I am on Clear Liquids for two weeks-or as per the instructions. I have no problems swallowing. If you are expierencing any problems with swallowing, you should immediately call your physician. Most of the research i have seen where a persons has problems swallowing is because of the foods they are eating. I think 2 weeks was and still is too soon to eat solid foods--pureed or not. Again, this is based on the research that i have seen on various sites. here is a link which will offer you a wealth of information as to Protein Drinks as per the ""Bariatric dieting requirements"

Bariatric Liquid Protein & RTD's For A Gastric Bypass Surgery Diet

your local health food stores may have the items as well. I am terrified to eat any solid or mushed foods. I want to stay on the clear for at least two weeks and graduate to say --baby food texture. This will give the stomach time to heal and avoid regurgitation (i hope).

[~amy~ 1]

I had my first post op visit this week. I am having no real pain anymore and the liquids are no longer keeping me satisfied. I started mushies and will log how I am doing to gear things toward my first fill on March 17. I have noticed the scale has come to a screetching halt. I am planning on adding some stationary bike riding to the mix this week so maybe that will jump start things back to continue weight loss.

Hope everyone is doing well.

I also had my first post op appt. yesterday. Since he trimmed some of the stitches up so they are no longer poking at me or rubbing my clothing - no more pain!! Woo hoo!!

I'm with you - liquids aren't doing much for me! I can start yogurt and puddings, etc. now. But I, too, have noticed the scale not moving anymore! They told me it's because I've only been getting 300 - 400 calories a day. My dietician said I MUST increase my calories to at least 800, preferably 1200 a day. She was actually surprised that I had lost as much as I had - which, BTW was less than what my home scale...err.

Good luck to you! I have a feeling we're both gonna need it in the weeks to come! :eek:

[jmunks2000 8]

It's official. Had surgery yesterday and I'm home today. Had a little gas pain Monday which I burped up while walking the hospital floors. No gas by Monday evening. No nausea at all. Incisions are sore, particularly the port, but nothing above a three or four. Had cotton mouth really bad. Started taking liquid Lortab for pain which is making me very drowsy. So, I may just try tylenol instead. Everything went great and I'm so thankful. Wednesday I start 7 days of full liquids then on to puree. Everyone's body is different, but this surgery was pretty much a cinch for me.

Good luck everyone and I hope your experience is as good as mine was.

My surgery ended up being similar to yours. I'm so happy.

I had my surgery yesterday. I got to the hospital at 6:00 am and was in the pre-op area until about eight. My surgean team came in to see me before time. they were awesome. A bariatric representative came in to inform me of local groups to join. When the surgery started I was unware. I only remember them taking me into the surgery room. When I woke up, I had to keep asking if the surgery was over. I couldn't believe how great I was feeling. I thought I was going to vomit when I made it to the restoom but only a big burp came up. They took an x-ray of me swallowing some chalky like liquid to ensure that everything was in place. I experienced no gas pains, only soreness at the port and other incisions. The only thing that caught me off guard was the fact that I have about six incisions. On the first day, I drank some Water a an eighth cup of broth. Today has been similar, but I will make a shake to drink some time today. It's what my doctor wants. I will see my surgeon in a month. I don't know why I was so nervous. It was a breeze and overall I feel pretty great.

[leroyspuds 0]

Congrats jmunks! I'm glad everything went smoothly for you. I was so scared too but the surgery wasn't bad at all. I'm now in the process of getting used to all the new sensations in my stomach, some of which aren't the most pleasant, but nothing unbearable. Let me know how you do on the diet in the next couple weeks. :cursing:

Hey post-op February bandsters -- how are you all doing?