From: Any April's out there?

hey there I also had my surgery on April 12 . it going good with the liquids . ready to eat something else though . I was in church today and shallowed my gum . that is not good for me . not doing that again

hey there I also had my surgery on April 12 . it going good with the liquids . ready to eat something else though . I was in church today and shallowed my gum . that is not good for me . not doing that again

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Were you in any kinda pain

Hi I was banded on 6th of april, no restriction can eat anything and hoping first fill will change things.

just acouple of pounds off after surgery.

do you feel the same?

Hi, I was banded on April 12th also!! We have to do liquids for 2 weeks, then soft/mushies after that....This first week has been difficult, not looking forward to another week of liquids. But, feeling really good today, almost back to normal.

I was banded 4-4-11 and it does get better on "mushies"

Hang in there new banders. It gets better. Usually there is no restirction following surgery because your body needs to heal from the procedure. Just keep doing what your were told and do not push anything. Your body needs to recover and you do not want to do anything to cause issues for the band. Enjoy the liquids and make sure you are getting plenty, you really run a chance of dehydrating during these first few days, Keep water with you at all times and drink like a fool. Mushies are like a life saver when you get there, but this is a process and will take off like crazy when it is time. Remember this is a tool, the work is up to you.

You have nothing but a great life ahead. Best decision ever.

Tips tried and true as you prepare:

Read on these sites every minute you can.

Take your measurements NOW and then every month. Trust me you will need this later

Start chewing and chewing and chewing now

Do not drink with your meals starting now.

Remove "questionable" foods from your home

Tell lots of people so you will have the support

Make a list of things you can not do now that you plan to do later

Make a list of ways you will reward yourself for the small goals and then big goals

Be reasonable on your expectations discuss this with your surgeon, our plan is usally more aggressive then theit plan for us. They have done this awhile and know what they are talking about

Prepare, plan and then succeed.

This is a wonderful time to plan for a long and happy future. Best of luck to you and keep us posted and use this site as a resource. ASK ASK ASK, that is the benefit of these sites.