3 weeks post op

June 28, 2005

Jan, glad to "see" you back. I hope the spasms subside soon as things heal up inside.

Debbi in Michigan

3 weeks post op

Hi every one im 3 weeks post op and doing really well. I had a few problems with my wounds but they have settled down now and im able to eat and drink anything....... its been a long time since ive been able to say that.The spasms are just as bad but i was told to expect that.

June 29, 2005

> Hi every one im 3 weeks post op and doing really well. I had a few

> problems with my wounds but they have settled down now and im able to

> eat and drink anything....... its been a long time since ive been

able

> to say that.

>

> The spasms are just as bad but i was told to expect that.

I just joined the group. Could you tell me what kind of surgery you

had and what hospital. Thanks

June 29, 2005

Hello Jan:

I have thought of you so often over the last few weeks. I am glad to

hear you are doing better. Would you consider posting your experience

when you feel better? Are you going back to work soon?

I am sorry, I just can't remember, did you have a lap Heller? Open?

or other. There have been so many posts and new people that I am a bit

overwhelmed. Forgive this old ladies memory.

Anyway Jan, I am truly glad that you are doing well. Keep us

updated.

Kathie in Pittsburgh, PA

> Hi every one im 3 weeks post op and doing really well. I had a few

> problems with my wounds but they have settled down now and im able to

> eat and drink anything....... its been a long time since ive been

able

> to say that.

>

> The spasms are just as bad but i was told to expect that.

June 29, 2005

Hi, I had a hellers myotomy, I had my surgery at Exeter and Wondford Hospital in North Devon

Hope this information is of use to you, Thank you for your posting.pkzzz2002 <kapurpushpa@...> wrote:

> Hi every one im 3 weeks post op and doing really well. I had a few > problems with my wounds but they have settled down now and im able to > eat and drink anything....... its been a long time since ive been able > to say that.> > The spasms are just as bad but i was told to expect that.I just joined the group. Could you tell me what kind of surgery you had and what hospital. Thanks

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March 15, 2006

Hi, Judy! welcome!

If you're hungry , eat!! This first 6 weeks is for healing and you

need good nurtition to do so.

Women need 50-60 grams of protein daily (on average). Being too low

CAN lead to extra hunger and cravings.

Your band is really not working until you get to a good fill level,

so most of us were hungry about this time. Choose lower-cal foods and

snacks, and just do the best you can.

Banding is not about misery and deprivation. Just don't eat too close

to bedtime (within 2 hrs) as this will encourage reflux, both now and

later. I found i did best if I had 3 decent meals a day, and planned

healthy snacks in the middle of the afternoon and about 8 pm. I call

this " preventative eating " . I ate something healthy to avoid getting

so hungry I grabbed whatever I could find.

Good snacks might be a hardboiled agg, a piece of string cheese, a

small bowl of fiber cereal, 1-2 rice cakes, a cup of Dannon Light

N'Fit yogurt (only 60 cal).

Where are u in Ohio? I was born and raised in Toledo...

Sandy R

Kuri

at goal x 2 yrs

>

> Hello Everyone,

> I am 3 weeks post op and I am eating a soft

diet, I am finding that I am getting hungry in the evenings, has

anyone else had this problem? I am wondering if it is because I may

not be getting enough protein. I had a 10 cc band put in, this is

what my surgeon is now using, I am not able to have a fill until at

least 8 weeks post op. I just hope I can keep fighting this evening

hunger.

>

Judy from Ohio

March 16, 2006

Sandy <MoonshadowRN@...> wrote: Hi, Judy! welcome!

Where are u in Ohio? I was born and raised in Toledo...

Sandy R

Kuri

at goal x 2 yrs

I live in North Baltimore only about 30 miles from Toledo Ohio. Thank you for

the encouragement

March 19, 2006

have a little low fat cottage cheese or some other kind of cheese. Low fat for

the calories but the protein will help with the hunger. I love cheese for a

snack tho.

Barringer <jimjudybarr@...> wrote:

Hello Everyone,

I am 3 weeks post op and I am eating a soft diet, I am

finding that I am getting hungry in the evenings, has anyone else had this

problem? I am wondering if it is because I may not be getting enough protein. I

had a 10 cc band put in, this is what my surgeon is now using, I am not able to

have a fill until at least 8 weeks post op. I just hope I can keep fighting this

evening hunger.

Judy from Ohio

---------------------------------

Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

March 25, 2006

Judy, the band really doesn't start working well until after you get

to a good fill level several months from now. Until then, you can

exprience normal hunger and be able to eat as much as before. Do your

best to choose only good band foods, limit your calories, and get

som,e good daily exercise, and you can still lose a bit even before

you get to that good fill.

The cottage cheese suggestion was a good one if you choose nonfat

cottage cheese. Other good protein is soft white fish, tuna with

nonfat mayo or nonfatMiracle Whip, nonfat yogurt like the Dannon Lite

N'Fit (only 60 calories).

Banster women need 50-60 grams a day of solid protein (avoid all

protein drinks, as the band does not work with liquids) and this is

pretty easy to get with good food choices.

This will all be much easier when you get a good fill - until then,

do the best you can, and start incorporating the band rulkes and

guidelines into your life. Keep the faith!

Sandy R

www.BandsterME.com - Band Success CD's

>

> Hello Everyone,

> I am 3 weeks post op and I am eating a soft

diet, I am finding that I am getting hungry in the evenings, has

anyone else had this problem? I am wondering if it is because I may

not be getting enough protein. I had a 10 cc band put in, this is

what my surgeon is now using, I am not able to have a fill until at

least 8 weeks post op. I just hope I can keep fighting this evening

hunger.

>

Judy from Ohio

>

> ---------------------------------

> Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

>

March 26, 2006

Judy - Been there, done that as they say. I'm now 3 months post op. Started

at 282 and now at 245. The first several weeks I dealt with the same

evening cravings and thought the same things you are expressing now. Just

this past week I had my 3rd fill. They did a fluid test and I was only at

5.5 fill so they put my fill up to 7cc and now I am feeling like I am at

that sweet spot. The kicker for me was that I started working out 6 weeks

ago with a personal trainer. This means that 2-3 times a week I get a good

cardio workout and strength training. I also walk on the treadmill 5 miles

a week now. In that 6 weeks I have dropped 12 lbs and lost 10 inches off my

hips! I swear that is the truth! I had measured my hips at home also prior

to starting and I was shocked. I've dropped 2 sizes since the band. It's

tough to see down the road from where you are, but don't give up. Add in

exercise as it elevates the mood as well.

Good Luck!

Re: 3 weeks post op

Judy, the band really doesn't start working well until after you get

to a good fill level several months from now. Until then, you can

exprience normal hunger and be able to eat as much as before. Do your

best to choose only good band foods, limit your calories, and get

som,e good daily exercise, and you can still lose a bit even before

you get to that good fill.

The cottage cheese suggestion was a good one if you choose nonfat

cottage cheese. Other good protein is soft white fish, tuna with

nonfat mayo or nonfatMiracle Whip, nonfat yogurt like the Dannon Lite

N'Fit (only 60 calories).

Banster women need 50-60 grams a day of solid protein (avoid all

protein drinks, as the band does not work with liquids) and this is

pretty easy to get with good food choices.

This will all be much easier when you get a good fill - until then,

do the best you can, and start incorporating the band rulkes and

guidelines into your life. Keep the faith!

Sandy R

www.BandsterME.com - Band Success CD's

>

> Hello Everyone,

> I am 3 weeks post op and I am eating a soft

diet, I am finding that I am getting hungry in the evenings, has

anyone else had this problem? I am wondering if it is because I may

not be getting enough protein. I had a 10 cc band put in, this is

what my surgeon is now using, I am not able to have a fill until at

least 8 weeks post op. I just hope I can keep fighting this evening

hunger.

>

Judy from Ohio

>

> ---------------------------------

> Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

>

March 26, 2006

I was banded Jan 17 this year and went to my first support group last mo. My Dr.

suggested that people do the advantage protein shakes and said that is a good

breakfast on the go and because of the high protein in it, it will tend to

" stick by " you more than carnation instant breakfast or the slim fasts.

Sandy <MoonshadowRN@...> wrote: Judy, the band really doesn't start

working well until after you get

to a good fill level several months from now. Until then, you can

exprience normal hunger and be able to eat as much as before. Do your

best to choose only good band foods, limit your calories, and get

som,e good daily exercise, and you can still lose a bit even before

you get to that good fill.

The cottage cheese suggestion was a good one if you choose nonfat

cottage cheese. Other good protein is soft white fish, tuna with

nonfat mayo or nonfatMiracle Whip, nonfat yogurt like the Dannon Lite

N'Fit (only 60 calories).

Banster women need 50-60 grams a day of solid protein (avoid all

protein drinks, as the band does not work with liquids) and this is

pretty easy to get with good food choices.

This will all be much easier when you get a good fill - until then,

do the best you can, and start incorporating the band rulkes and

guidelines into your life. Keep the faith!

Sandy R

www.BandsterME.com - Band Success CD's

>

> Hello Everyone,

> I am 3 weeks post op and I am eating a soft

diet, I am finding that I am getting hungry in the evenings, has

anyone else had this problem? I am wondering if it is because I may

not be getting enough protein. I had a 10 cc band put in, this is

what my surgeon is now using, I am not able to have a fill until at

least 8 weeks post op. I just hope I can keep fighting this evening

hunger.

>

Judy from Ohio

>

> ---------------------------------

> Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

>

March 27, 2006

I'm afraid This sounds like a bypass surgeon! Protein drinks are not

a great idea at all, once we are back to soft foods. this is for a

number of reasons very well-proven. They are exactly the type

of " liquid calories " we need to avoid. Inamed states this in theior

patient manual, and I fully believe them. The manual was made largely

written by Dr dixon in australia, who is a world-renowned Band

pioneer.

the first reason is that all liquids run right through the band and

do not keep you full. they do not expand the pouch to turn on the

nerves that tell your brain that you're full. They do not stay in the

pouch to KEEP you full, so you're hungry again in a short time and

tempted to eat between meals.

secondly, they are usually higher cal that solid foods. A breakfast

of cereal and milk is aobut 150 calories. Many of the protein drinks

are more than 200. calories add up fast. You can easily get the

protein you need (50-60 grams a day, on average, for women) in the

other 2 meals a day and maybe a small protein snack.

another reason is that it is al;most impossible to get the 25 mg of

daily fiber we need without a good fiber cereal in the morning, and

crackers later. Fiber supplements to meet this daily need are

expensive, and also do not make the band work as solid fiber does.

Eating fiber is important to the band loss, since it fills you for no

calories. Fiber is also essential for bowel health - and i don't mean

just regularity, but prevention of bowel cancer and other diseases.

and, lastly (and MOST importantly), since liquids run right through,

they do not bump up your metabolism for a couple hours as eating

solids and then working to digest them does. This part alone accounts

for about 5-10 pounds a year not lost if you have only one liquid

meal a day instead of a solid meal.

Your doc has not considered any of these effects or studies, I'm

afraid. There are very few docs, sadly, that are trained in

nurtition, especially BAND nutrition. But, certainly, we can do

whatever we feel is best! Our success is largely up to our own

choices.

Sandy R

www.BandsterME.com

Kuri, at goal for 2+ yrs

>

> I was banded Jan 17 this year and went to my first support group

last mo. My Dr. suggested that people do the advantage protein shakes

and said that is a good breakfast on the go and because of the high

protein in it, it will tend to " stick by " you more than carnation

instant breakfast or the slim fasts.

>

April 15, 2008

Hello all,

I haven't posted in a few weeks but I thought it was time since I have

a question. I am happy to report I am down 22 lbs and overall I feel

great. I can't believe my MGB was only 3 weeks ago. I did have a rough

start the first week, I unfortunately didn't have all peaches and cream

like some people report right after MGB but it's all good now. I would

like some feedback though. I wake up each morning feeling completely

nauseated and have a stomach ache. I can't even smell food or think of

eating or drinking anything. By mid day it's gone and I seem to feel

better once I eat something. Did anybody else experience this? What did

you do? Let me also tell you that I have never been a morning eater. I

don't know if that is a factor or not but I thought I would through it

out there. I also have been getting a head ache almost daily, but this

could be because I am nauseated and not eating in the morning? What are

your thoughts?

Thanks

Cathi

April 17, 2008

I am not a big morning eater either. The headaches can be caused by dehydration

so even if you do not eat in the morning, you should be drinking. Drink all you

can stand in the evening before bedtime so you are hydrated for the night then

start drinking in the morning. Popsicles are a good way to get liquids and were

especially soothing to my tummy when it was nauseous. Hope this helps.

Elinor R.

Florida

Dr. P

Post-Op (4/20/07)

5' 1 "

53 min./7' bypass

Surgery/Now/Goal

278/165/120

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