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Topic: RE: I've Been Banded!
Genius!! Salad Dressing!! Who would've thought?
Thanks for the tip - keep 'em coming!!
Thanks for the tip - keep 'em coming!!
Topic: RE: Hubbies say the darnest things!
Yeah for hubby and the coolest comment he probably could have made....
Topic: RE: TIGHTNESS IN STOMACH!!!
My RNY was 12 days ago. Most of my pain has been to the left side under the rib cage. Everyone says most the instruments used in that area and most of the work done there. I felt about the same all week. Twisted is the best definition. I am still in alot of discomfort, but definately here my tummy noises more and feel "tight" in the tummy. So hopefully it will get better for you soon. If it gets too intense; call your surgeons number. Ask if this is normal or something to be concerned with. We will be here to see how you do...Hope it gets better fast. Right there with you! kathy
Topic: RE: TIGHTNESS IN STOMACH!!!
I had a message from a friend saying for her it was an intolerance to milk. Hmmm.... I havent had milk yet. It may just be healing... I did notice that it came on after ice water, butttttt it's still there and its been a few hours... I definitely feel like an alien is gonna come out or something from the movie, Total Recall... It's VERY VERY uncomfortable!
Topic: RE: 2nd day of my pre-op liquid diet I'm starving HELP!!
i am on day four of my 15 day pre op liquid diet i have four protein shakes a day. it has been really tough but i have held to it i try to remember that this is my choice to do this and i want to do this and when i feel really crappy i just repeat this to my self . 
4 days down 11days to go
4 days down 11days to go
Topic: RE: Hubbies say the darnest things!
So true! hubbys and children say the darnest things!
Isn't a great feeling to know we'll be able to shop at a regular store? YES!!
Liz
Isn't a great feeling to know we'll be able to shop at a regular store? YES!!
Liz
Topic: Hubbies say the darnest things!
We went on our first date since surgery. Yay for alone time! lol. We walked through the mall and to my dismay, Lane Bryant was not there. I couldn't believe how it just disappeared. I asked hubby "What happened?" He said "What do you care? You'll never have to shop there again!".
I just about froze. Its hard to believe but I think he has something there. :)
I just about froze. Its hard to believe but I think he has something there. :)
Topic: RE: I've Been Banded!
Try some MOM. I had to take some today and it finally worked.
I have been craving the taste of actual food. Find something that is within our guidelines, like a hint of dressing you like, and just have a small taste. I had to do this last night while my husband and son were having dinner. I had 2T of fat free, lite ranch dressing (it was within the guidelines for sugar and all) and it actually curbed that craving for me. I figure I'll do that again this evening when they eat in about 20 minutes.
I am having difficulty getting everything in. I can't even do the one cup of skim milk for the protein shake! I had to break it up into 2 servings. I've never been full off of a few sips of milk before (and of course, I don't like milk anyway). However, it is getting a little easier each day.
Good luck to you and we will make it through this journey together!
I have been craving the taste of actual food. Find something that is within our guidelines, like a hint of dressing you like, and just have a small taste. I had to do this last night while my husband and son were having dinner. I had 2T of fat free, lite ranch dressing (it was within the guidelines for sugar and all) and it actually curbed that craving for me. I figure I'll do that again this evening when they eat in about 20 minutes.
I am having difficulty getting everything in. I can't even do the one cup of skim milk for the protein shake! I had to break it up into 2 servings. I've never been full off of a few sips of milk before (and of course, I don't like milk anyway). However, it is getting a little easier each day.
Good luck to you and we will make it through this journey together!
Realize Band 4/14/10
Dr. Schram - Barix Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI
Dr. Schram - Barix Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI
Topic: RE: TIGHTNESS IN STOMACH!!!
I had surgery last week also and have had such "gurgles", not gas (ok, so I've had that too) but just random activity inside of me. Kind of reminds me of alien when that thing pops out of someones belly! I doesn't feel like me in there. Anyways, I share your experience.
Topic: RE: I've Been Banded!
Congrats!! I got my Realize Band on Thursday 4/15. I feel so much better today...but I still have the gas pain. I think I need to walk more. Also extremely tired and a little constipated (thank you percocet!) but I will survive!!
I still can't believe I did it!! It doesn't seem real. I am on a very limited liquid diet and that fact that I'm not starving drives home the fact that I now have a great tool, but still.....weird!!
I am pretty sick of the liquids. When my hubby and kids eat, I get a little nostalgic for the texture and taste of food...but I keep reminding myself that this is temporary and that I will get to eat again!!
I still can't believe I did it!! It doesn't seem real. I am on a very limited liquid diet and that fact that I'm not starving drives home the fact that I now have a great tool, but still.....weird!!
I am pretty sick of the liquids. When my hubby and kids eat, I get a little nostalgic for the texture and taste of food...but I keep reminding myself that this is temporary and that I will get to eat again!!
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