twinks
One month later...
Nov 12, 2006
Good morning, I'm feeling pretty good these days.
When I went to the surgeon two and a half weeks ago he moved me to mushies to get in more calories and protein and wow, what a help.
I still am quite restricted and when i "pig out" I can get in maybe 800 calories.
I'm realizing that until you have a lapband you really can't understand what it is like to have one. You don't know what lapband fullness is, you just compare it to pre lap band fullness. And, it really isn't a regular diet.....
I'm finding with myself, if i want a cookie I'll sit and ask myself, is it really worth all that time to chew it up. And you can't drink with food. That is time during the day not being able to get down your liquid, so is the food that takes you away from drinking really worth it.
Now mind you I don't think I'm with the majority of people at this point in regards to restriction. I'm still having trouble getting in more then 5 cups a day of liquid. But still, its an adjustment.
I was losing weight steadily the first two weeks then it stopped, and I'm hoping now it is starting again. We shall see!
When I went to the surgeon two and a half weeks ago he moved me to mushies to get in more calories and protein and wow, what a help.
I still am quite restricted and when i "pig out" I can get in maybe 800 calories.
I'm realizing that until you have a lapband you really can't understand what it is like to have one. You don't know what lapband fullness is, you just compare it to pre lap band fullness. And, it really isn't a regular diet.....
I'm finding with myself, if i want a cookie I'll sit and ask myself, is it really worth all that time to chew it up. And you can't drink with food. That is time during the day not being able to get down your liquid, so is the food that takes you away from drinking really worth it.
Now mind you I don't think I'm with the majority of people at this point in regards to restriction. I'm still having trouble getting in more then 5 cups a day of liquid. But still, its an adjustment.
I was losing weight steadily the first two weeks then it stopped, and I'm hoping now it is starting again. We shall see!
one week down, the rest of my life to go...
Oct 24, 2006
Today was the first day I actually woke up and felt like a real person!
Not completely but so much better then before.
AND I even got down a protein shake. I know it's just one, but i feel so much better that I got it down. Like everything will be ok.
OK anyways, just checking in.
HEAD HUNGER (or perhaps real that you can't give into) is beyond awful. wow. I can't even describe.
xoxo
Not completely but so much better then before.
AND I even got down a protein shake. I know it's just one, but i feel so much better that I got it down. Like everything will be ok.
OK anyways, just checking in.
HEAD HUNGER (or perhaps real that you can't give into) is beyond awful. wow. I can't even describe.
xoxo
Let the recovery begin!
Oct 22, 2006
So, Ive had surgery but i cant believe ive actually had it. ok here is the rundown:
went in that morning, the surgeon was running late and i was really nervous. I got the heperin shot and the IV, got the buzz medicine and was wheeled into the operating room
Waking up from the surgery i had a very hard time breathing, and my respitoray rate went very high then dropped very low, while my heartbeat was going over 140. I was VERY scared and in a lot of pain.
apparently the medicines they gave me through my IV didnt work and they had to give me a painful shot before my body would actually calm down.
Going to my room i sort of remember but the further out of surgery i got, the less i remember. weird how that is isnt it?
i had a wonderful room with amazing nurses and my husband was allowed to stay the night with me :-) I was in and out most of my time in the hospital from the anesthesia (hate the stuff) but it was comforting to know he was there.
Day of discharge i had to be able to have a protein shake and at the time i did. Ever since then though I haven't been able to down a protein shake, and even clear liquids is difficult.
The liquid pain meds are awful and since being home I have been nauseous so it has been extremely difficult to tolerate. Last saturday niht I even had a heaving episode. NOT FUN.
Ive been walking up and down the halls of my apartment building which has helped a lot.
Each day is for sure getting better and it is nice seeing a real change from day to day.
I guess the worst part is the Gas and the port pain, and in the begining just getting used to not being able to move well.
The gas Im confident will go away, and the moving will get better. My biggest piece of advice would be: Ice your port pain away!
I litteraly walk around with an ice pack all day long. and i have been off of pain meds completely for two days now.
Over and out
Day 5 PostOp
went in that morning, the surgeon was running late and i was really nervous. I got the heperin shot and the IV, got the buzz medicine and was wheeled into the operating room
Waking up from the surgery i had a very hard time breathing, and my respitoray rate went very high then dropped very low, while my heartbeat was going over 140. I was VERY scared and in a lot of pain.
apparently the medicines they gave me through my IV didnt work and they had to give me a painful shot before my body would actually calm down.
Going to my room i sort of remember but the further out of surgery i got, the less i remember. weird how that is isnt it?
i had a wonderful room with amazing nurses and my husband was allowed to stay the night with me :-) I was in and out most of my time in the hospital from the anesthesia (hate the stuff) but it was comforting to know he was there.
Day of discharge i had to be able to have a protein shake and at the time i did. Ever since then though I haven't been able to down a protein shake, and even clear liquids is difficult.
The liquid pain meds are awful and since being home I have been nauseous so it has been extremely difficult to tolerate. Last saturday niht I even had a heaving episode. NOT FUN.
Ive been walking up and down the halls of my apartment building which has helped a lot.
Each day is for sure getting better and it is nice seeing a real change from day to day.
I guess the worst part is the Gas and the port pain, and in the begining just getting used to not being able to move well.
The gas Im confident will go away, and the moving will get better. My biggest piece of advice would be: Ice your port pain away!
I litteraly walk around with an ice pack all day long. and i have been off of pain meds completely for two days now.
Over and out
Day 5 PostOp
It's the night before surgery!!!! omg it's here!!!
Oct 16, 2006
You know what? ever since i started with the information meeting i was thinking how my consult is so far away, and then how my surgery date is so far away.
IT GOES BY SO QUICKLEY!!!
So many emotions are going through my mind. not the least of which, why am i online adding a post when i should be getting ready for tomorrow!?
What can ya do? I'm scared, nervous, excited, regretful, hopeful, happy, sad, and even angry that i'm so overweight to need this.
But i will do this, and i will do everything i can to use the band to the fullest!
Please G-d it should all go as smoothly and as painlessly as possible and that I should have the strength to get through anything should something come in my way.
IT GOES BY SO QUICKLEY!!!
So many emotions are going through my mind. not the least of which, why am i online adding a post when i should be getting ready for tomorrow!?
What can ya do? I'm scared, nervous, excited, regretful, hopeful, happy, sad, and even angry that i'm so overweight to need this.
But i will do this, and i will do everything i can to use the band to the fullest!
Please G-d it should all go as smoothly and as painlessly as possible and that I should have the strength to get through anything should something come in my way.
My 2 Week Preop Liquid Diet
Well, I guess it's true. The first couple days are indeed the hardest!
In general though it really wasnt so bad. My doctor wanted 3 protein shakes and one meal based on certain guidelines.
I found when I planned it out, I wasn't so hungry, and it was good. Don't be scared of the preop diet!
In general though it really wasnt so bad. My doctor wanted 3 protein shakes and one meal based on certain guidelines.
I found when I planned it out, I wasn't so hungry, and it was good. Don't be scared of the preop diet!
