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Topic: RE: Did I Have Surgery? Tell That to My Digestion System
Hey Wonder! :)
I'm so happy for you that you've had so much else going well! Pain and head hunger aren't too fun though. I am glad you're making progress though!
I am hungry sometimes, but it feels differently than before I got the band. Now it's seems less urgent when I tummy rumbles. Maybe I'm just getting used to ignoring it.
I do have head hunger, but on the bright side because I haven't had real food in 3.5 weeks I am craving eggs or meatballs, both of which I'll be able to eat at some point though, so that part is good . Sadly however, hamburgers have been popping into my head again and they are my weakness. All these people talk about wanting candy and baked goods, but I just want a giant mayo filled cheesy bacony hamburger. On the bright side, I can probably make my own and eat it without the bun or mayo. But not for another three weeks. Gah! My surgeon went out of town so I have to wait extra time before he can give me the okay or mushies! Oh well... time to make my shake for lunch.
<3 Hugs!
J
I'm so happy for you that you've had so much else going well! Pain and head hunger aren't too fun though. I am glad you're making progress though!
I am hungry sometimes, but it feels differently than before I got the band. Now it's seems less urgent when I tummy rumbles. Maybe I'm just getting used to ignoring it.
I do have head hunger, but on the bright side because I haven't had real food in 3.5 weeks I am craving eggs or meatballs, both of which I'll be able to eat at some point though, so that part is good . Sadly however, hamburgers have been popping into my head again and they are my weakness. All these people talk about wanting candy and baked goods, but I just want a giant mayo filled cheesy bacony hamburger. On the bright side, I can probably make my own and eat it without the bun or mayo. But not for another three weeks. Gah! My surgeon went out of town so I have to wait extra time before he can give me the okay or mushies! Oh well... time to make my shake for lunch.
<3 Hugs!
J
Topic: 1 week from today!
I have 1 week from today get prepared for my LapBand WLS! Any ideas, advise, encouragment, ect..... Thanks for anything to help me get prepared. God Blee My friends!
Topic: RE: Numb Butt
Thanks all!
Diane - I ignore the pain and just kinda lay/hold onto a third pillow and sleep on my side! Last night I even slept on my tummy for a little bit - though recovering from turning was a bit difficult....and involved some painkillers =P
I've been getting in some walking everyday. Hubby makes sure the living room floor is free of toys and I walk back and forth between my bedroom, the living room, the front door...
Diane - I ignore the pain and just kinda lay/hold onto a third pillow and sleep on my side! Last night I even slept on my tummy for a little bit - though recovering from turning was a bit difficult....and involved some painkillers =P
I've been getting in some walking everyday. Hubby makes sure the living room floor is free of toys and I walk back and forth between my bedroom, the living room, the front door...
Karen ~ Had surgery 4-13-10!! Lost 30lbs in 3months pre-op
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Topic: RE: Stage 4 Shopping Trip
Sounds like you are gonna have lots of recipes to cook up!! =)
I'm on liquid for 4 weeks total. So I'm sure once I get to mushy/pureed foods I'll be ecstatic! =)
I'm on liquid for 4 weeks total. So I'm sure once I get to mushy/pureed foods I'll be ecstatic! =)
Topic: RE: Pre-op liquid diet
I know that you've already had your surgery, but just wanted to add that my doctor did NOT require a liquid diet pre-op. I did do a self-imposed one for 2 1/2 days though. He just told me to eat light. No body flush either!!
Topic: RE: One Week Post Op
Can you drink enough fluids for me, please?? I have been getting in about 40oz a day the past week (my surgery was the day before yours).
I have to take my painkillers just about everyday still, though normally only once. I'm sure Tylenol would help, too, though not as much. I ALSO have had nausea for the majority of the past week. First couple of days specifically from the anesthesia, but the rest I think from laying down so long and taking my meds. I have a scopolamine patch behind my ear, too (it's for motion sickness).
I'm really glad you are doing so well!!!
I have to take my painkillers just about everyday still, though normally only once. I'm sure Tylenol would help, too, though not as much. I ALSO have had nausea for the majority of the past week. First couple of days specifically from the anesthesia, but the rest I think from laying down so long and taking my meds. I have a scopolamine patch behind my ear, too (it's for motion sickness).
I'm really glad you are doing so well!!!
Karen ~ Had surgery 4-13-10!! Lost 30lbs in 3months pre-op
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Topic: RE: post -op day 3
Are you still in the hospital or at home?
I LOVE LOVE LOVEd taking a shower when I was discharged!!! My mother-in-law had picked me up, we stopped at her place so I could take a shower. It was Soooo comforting I took a 3 hour nap afterward =)
I LOVE LOVE LOVEd taking a shower when I was discharged!!! My mother-in-law had picked me up, we stopped at her place so I could take a shower. It was Soooo comforting I took a 3 hour nap afterward =)
Karen ~ Had surgery 4-13-10!! Lost 30lbs in 3months pre-op
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Topic: RE: Learned a lesson today
Sipping takes practice. Hubby keeps getting on my case late at night because I haven't sipped most of the day (which is how I drank pre-op, too.) I always drank the majority of my fluids late late night. So it's definitely something we ALL have to work at!! This is MUCH harder than not drinking anything with meals!
Topic: RE: Did I Have Surgery? Tell That to My Digestion System
I've heard rny-ers say they are hungry. The main board says its because your nerves were cut and you won't get that 'full' feeling.
I know what you mean about wanting other foods. I'm lucky, I guess, that I'm not hungry and so far, no sugar cravings (I was a sugar fiend before surgery.
Hope you are feeling better. I think most of us are going through stalls and wondering if wls is going to work for us. At least that is what I"m thinking.
I know what you mean about wanting other foods. I'm lucky, I guess, that I'm not hungry and so far, no sugar cravings (I was a sugar fiend before surgery.
Hope you are feeling better. I think most of us are going through stalls and wondering if wls is going to work for us. At least that is what I"m thinking.
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