banded on the 7th

ch4251 · 01-12-2008, 11:05 AM

seems like there are quite a few of us 7ths out here!!!
Hows is it going everyone?
I am doing okay...started mushies and having some tummy trouble because of it i think....

But i am taking it slow!
Good luck everyone!!!

destined2befree · 01-12-2008, 11:55 AM

I am starting to get a little hungry too. yesterday I had a baked potato with butter and salt and ohhhhh it was soooo good! I also cooked pinto beans for my family and drank the broth (fiber!) and then ate 1/2 cup of beans and I was fine. I did finally have a BM after the beans, so that was good. I actually feel fantastic, I just had my last protein shake, so I am off to GNC today to buy more. I am walking 2x a day for 20 min at a time and drinking my water. anyway, I have pretty much placed myself on part mushy stage and my doc would not be happy if he knew. I am being super super careful and eating slowly and believe I am ready. I see him on monday and we will see what happens, but I predict I will be eating more mushies by then! take care and good luck

kris14 · 01-12-2008, 03:45 PM

I'm so jealous you guys are on Mushies, I was banded Monday, was on clear liquids till Thursday, and am only on full liquids now.and will be for 2 weeks total. I don't get mushies till the 24th.
I'm doing well, pain is not bad....nothing Tylenol can't handle. How are you guys doing with the weight lose so far? I'm not really sure how much I should be loosing each day.

ch4251 · 01-12-2008, 05:27 PM

i've lost 9 pounds so far, but all week it has been crazy up and down by about 10 pounds due to all the swelling, and everything else...i know it feels like without eating or drinking much you should be 20 pounds down by now, but our bodies have to adjust.
hang in there...they say the first 4 weeks are about healing and the rest is about losing....so try not to worry too much for now

cstarr · 01-12-2008, 09:52 PM

Hi Everyone, I Too Was Banded On Jan. 7th. Things Are Going Pretty Good For Me. What Other Foods Can You Eat On The First Week.
Thanks,
Claudine

destined2befree · 01-12-2008, 10:08 PM

I truly am supposed to be on shakes this whole time, but I have had some soup today, mostly broth but a few mushy carrots and about 5 noodles and some saltine crackers. I feel great. I have the shakes in the am and pm, but I was so hungry this evening. I am not over doing it and eating very slowly, but I feel better now. I see my doc on monday and I am not worried about how much I lose right now, more concerned with healing and getting back to work asap.