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Topic: RE: Band surgery 5/21 - starting over
Dito!!! Go by what your docs program says to do. Some ppl have to do a LD for weeks post op some only a week, etc. I had RNY and was on puree foods the first week not just strictly liquids and at 2.5wks. I am already on soft (mechanical) foods. I would say eggs are too early but again just do what your program tells you to do. 
And good luck to you!!!!
And good luck to you!!!! Topic: 2.5wk. post op visit
Well, I had my 2.5wk. post op visit today with both my Dietician and my surgeon. Dietician says I need to get a bit more protein in even if its a glass of milk at night or more yogurt. I knew I was having issues with this. I am at a daily avg. of 45-50g per day when I should be up to 60g. I am on a daily avg. of about 425-550 calories too. She suggested I stay on the soft (mechanical) food diet for another month giving my pouch time to heal. I feel lucky that I have been able to find creative ways to expand my diet and been able to tolerate it.
I've lost 18.8# since my pre-op appt. on 4/29/08. I only had to do a LD for one week pre-op so I only lost about 5# there, the rest has been post op.
I am not down a size or anything in clothes but my clothes are definitely fitting better and/or loser for sure! 
How are you other early May-daters doing???
How are you other early May-daters doing??? 
Topic: RE: Band surgery 5/21 - starting over
Tamara, my only advice to you is when it comes to stuff like this is ignore all the conflicting information you get on message boards and do what your doctor tells you. Although we are all in various stages of pre/post surgery and we all have pinions, we are not doctors and we do not know the details of your case. What works for me, what my surgeon told me to do, and what I might think is right is not what you need to be listening to. I spent forty years trying to do it my way. Now I am doing it the Doctor's way. Follow what they say, for as long as they say so. You will be eating again soon, all in time. This is not an overnight fix and the sooner you surrender to that the more successful you will be. Good luck.
Topic: RE: Two issues: constipation and protein
Hi
I am 3 weeks out today lap rny. I also had problems with constipation. It cleared up with no problems for me. Besides colace, there is also stool softeners you can purchase to help. I would check with your Dr. first to see what he recommends.
As for the protein, I use a vanilla flavor protein shake and add a crystal lite to it and it tastes great. It does not taste like a reg protein shake. I use strawberry-kiwi as I have found it maskes the taste better, although I have not been too daring with the choices.
Hope you get some relief soon.
TAke CAre,
Di
Topic: RE: I need help
Hi..you can ask for a referal frm ur reg dr, or like I did, I went a seminar for gastric bypass (or lapband if that is the type of surgery u wnt) and they pretty much walk you thur the procedure...
Good luck!
Topic: I don't feel good
10 days since surgery and I feel awful every time I wake up.. Abdominal pain, back pain, as soon as I drink water it's as if my pounch begins to hurt.. awful.. I don't feel as good as I didn the first few day.. is this normal???
Topic: RE: Had RNY on 5/19..Home doing good
Good luck with your new pouch. I had my surgery on the 14th. I just learned what "not to do". I was thirsty and took a couple big gulps of water. As soon as I did it, I realized what a bad thing that was to do. My pouch does not feel so good right now. This is my first pouch issue, hopefully the last.
Rest all you can. I told my husband that I was going grocery shopping this morning. Before I left, I realized that just the thought of it was making me tired!
Jayne
Topic: RE: Lots of Questions!!
I also have lots of questions and the same surgery date. My dr. said I will be in the hospital overnight. I will be on my own when I get home except for my daughter (13). How long before I can drive? I'm expected back at work on the 2nd. Oh, I'm having lap band.
Topic: RE: What is an ANGEL????
I have also seen this topic. I would like to know how to get one. My surgery is Tuesday.
Topic: Band surgery 5/21 - starting over
I had lap band surgery on 5/21! I'm so excited but also a bit nervous about starting my food life all over.. There is conflicting info out there about what I can start eating when. How long am I supposed to be on clear liquid? How about cream soups? Can I have an egg anytime soon? Any suggestions from others who have gone through this first month phase would be greatly appreciated!
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