January Bandsters???

BabyGotBack · 01-28-2007, 03:38 PM

Today is day 2 of solids for me and I am feeling good!
I felt very tight in the morning and had a coffee with plain soymilk. For lunch I had 2 moist crab cakes with a mayo can relish dip. I knew I was full when I felt like I needed to sit up and had to do like an inverted burp. Then I got a little twinge in my abdomen.
I am trying to aim for 1200 calories a day. Even if on South Beach you don't have to count, I will count till I know how much I should eat because i don't want to under eat.

Louisianagirl · 01-28-2007, 05:34 PM

BabyGotBack,
How long was your stomach sore for? Today is day 5 for me and I was just wondering. I am still getting shoulder pain every now again. I am returning to work tomorrow. I will try and make it all day but I sit for 12 hours and was thinking i may need to lay down a little.

sherilynn · 01-28-2007, 05:45 PM

Well, tomorrow is all clear liquids, for one day prior to surgery. Tonight my father is cooking for me; lobster tail and filet mignon from Omaha Steaks. Mom opened a bottle of Korbel to reflect my 'Going, Going, Gone' attitude with the weight.

I know compared to many of you who have had a long pre op diet; this seems like non-sense. But regardless, tomorrow is going to be difficult for me. No solids, and the day before surgery. Yikes. Nerves are creeping in for sure. I definately couldn't be any more ready than I am now. I am just wanting to be healthy. I've packed my overnight back for the hospital, got my Rx's together and I think that's it. I'll be sure to check in tomorrow. Alot 'busy' stuff planned to keep me going and the mind occupied. I'm hoping I sleep LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

juno610 · 01-28-2007, 06:09 PM

Sherilynn, it's all relative. :)

I do envy you your filet and lobster tail. I had been on Optifast for 4 weeks, so my appetite was far gone. My "last supper" the night before surgery was 1 cup of whole wheat noodles with tomato sauce and a small bag of doritos. LOL! Boy was it good!:hungry:

Maria

nomophat · 01-28-2007, 06:14 PM

I'm a January bandster (1/24). I did it as soon after the holidays as I could!

BabyGotBack · 01-28-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kilopitre

BabyGotBack,
How long was your stomach sore for? Today is day 5 for me and I was just wondering. I am still getting shoulder pain every now again. I am returning to work tomorrow. I will try and make it all day but I sit for 12 hours and was thinking i may need to lay down a little.

My stomach was never really sore from the surgery. I did have gas pain in my stomach for about 3 days. The shoulder pain is gas too. The reason I didn't have such bad gas was because I threw up after surgery and when I was throwing up, gas was forcefully coming out of my mouth. It was so weird.
Tylenol liquid helped me in the beginning. Also a nice heating pad on the stomach and shoulder. I used to lay on mine at night.
My friend told me it took a month for all the gas to come out!

BabyGotBack · 01-28-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sherilynn

Well, tomorrow is all clear liquids, for one day prior to surgery. Tonight my father is cooking for me; lobster tail and filet mignon from Omaha Steaks. Mom opened a bottle of Korbel to reflect my 'Going, Going, Gone' attitude with the weight.

I know compared to many of you who have had a long pre op diet; this seems like non-sense. But regardless, tomorrow is going to be difficult for me. No solids, and the day before surgery. Yikes. Nerves are creeping in for sure. I definately couldn't be any more ready than I am now. I am just wanting to be healthy. I've packed my overnight back for the hospital, got my Rx's together and I think that's it. I'll be sure to check in tomorrow. Alot 'busy' stuff planned to keep me going and the mind occupied. I'm hoping I sleep LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are almost in Bandland!!:clap2: :clap2: Just try to get a good night sleep! Let us know how it goes!

Louisianagirl · 01-28-2007, 07:55 PM

BabyGotBack,
Thanks for the info. I just feel like I would have done alot of sit-ups. Well good luck on your journey.

BabyGotBack · 01-28-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nomophat

I'm a January bandster (1/24). I did it as soon after the holidays as I could!

Congrats on entering Bandland!!! How are you doing?:biggrin1:

TracyV · 01-28-2007, 09:29 PM

three days...stocked up on EVERYTHING thanks to everyones tips..including gasx and liquid tylenol, have my broth, multiple waters(propel, vita water, special k protein water), jello, popsicles, and heating pad..am I forgetting anything??? oooh, Im nervous, I am goign to call my doctor tomorrow and ask for something prior, like valium or xanax...does everyone have to stay overnight in the hospital? I am planning on going right home after surgery..but it seems like alot of you stayed the night...I dont want to, I want to be in my own bed (I washed all my bedding and did all my laundry!) Im soooo ready!!

BabyGotBack · 01-28-2007, 09:53 PM

You are almost there!! Cool!
Our stats sound the about the same!

BabyGotBack · 01-28-2007, 09:58 PM

Today went well. I was able to have a sirloin hamburger patty with mushrooms, 1/2 cup black beans with cheddar cheese for dinner.
I got in 1230 calories, 81 grams of protein.
I knew I was done when I had to sit up and take a deep breath.
I feel comfortable and satisfied. I didn't feel like pbing.
My fat intake was high, 80 grams. I think that is too high. I guess I can only takle one thing at a time. Today I was tring to focus on getting 1200 calories in and protein. The higher calorie foods are high in fat. I have to work on that.

Today was a good day!

ladyleo868 · 01-28-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mom of 3

:clap2: :clap2: i' m getting banded on Monday!! 01/29/07. Nervous & excited. Thanks for this message board it has been a great!!!

Good luck tomorrow. I am one day after you. Let us know how you are feeling. :)

ladyleo868 · 01-28-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TracyV

three days...stocked up on EVERYTHING thanks to everyones tips..including gasx and liquid tylenol, have my broth, multiple waters(propel, vita water, special k protein water), jello, popsicles, and heating pad..am I forgetting anything??? oooh, Im nervous, I am goign to call my doctor tomorrow and ask for something prior, like valium or xanax...does everyone have to stay overnight in the hospital? I am planning on going right home after surgery..but it seems like alot of you stayed the night...I dont want to, I want to be in my own bed (I washed all my bedding and did all my laundry!) Im soooo ready!!

I stocked up too. I found a great deal on a Sunbeam twin blanket for $21.00 at Wal-Mart to have an all over heating pad since I have to sleep partially sitting up on the couch after surgery. I had my gallbladder out in October and could not lay down in my bed for a week!

ladyleo868 · 01-28-2007, 10:20 PM

Hello everyone!!

I can't believe that I only have 2 days left. Clear liquids tomorrow and getting mentally prepared! I am excited and nervous. I think I ate all of my favorite foods this weekend knowing that I will be looking at food very differently for the rest of my HEALTHY life. I said my prayers in church today for a speedy recovery and a smooth surgery. I wish everyone here the best and I thank you for sharing so much with me. I have learned more here than anywhere.

Christine