BethNewell

I got shoulder pain 2 wks after surgery... WORST pain in my life. I would rather have another baby than that again. Doc said It got stuck in the banding area and that causes the diaphragm to inflame and then the pain starts and goes to your shoulder. i had to have my fill taken out and start back on clear liq for 3 days then the post op diet all over again. it has been 2 weeks since and I am much better and MORE careful about what i eat. http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wFfMVxl/

I agree. I don't have much support at home either. I have not been able to go to meetings due to work and little one's at home afterwork. Please feel free to connect with me if you wish. I get banded tomorrow. Feb 3rd.

I have been in the same boat all of my life. I also "ate my last meals". I started the liq diet 11 days ago and it actually hasn't been too bad. I have used sugar free jello's and the puddings in my protein shakes. I put sugar free butterscotch in with vanilla protein shake and coffee, blended with ice for a wonderful Coffee Frappe! Good Luck to you! I get banded on the 3rd. VERY Excited for my new life!! I can't wait to see the SMALL version of ME!

The only thing I have been told is that Carbonation creates gas and leads to pain after your having fills.

Nice to hear from You Mrs Mustang! Glad to have someone close to the same boat especially where the spouse is concerned! I came home a few nights ago and my husband had ate a 1/2 bag of regular potatoe chips and an entire small sour cream dish with onion soup mix in it - like home made onion dip. i would have liked to throw it in the trash.. but I didn't..

Good Morning so far. I made a coffee smoothie. Taste like carmel frappe from Starbucks. That is what I would miss the most but I found a way to do it sugar free and low fat!! Sugar Free Butterscotch pudding, skim milk, decaf coffee, protein power (vanilla), Ice and blend. MMMM Good!

I have also used Almond Milk chocolate unsweetened if you can find it.

I love coffee drinks, so I have come up with something that is pretty good for me: Protein powder - I like vanilla Skim milk Decaff Coffee Sugar Free butterscotch pudding Ice Blend it It almost taste like a carmel frapp from starbucks . I have also used the sugarfree jello to put different flavors in the protein shakes.

It is great to hear from an "old" bander to see this is truely possible! Congrats

Yes that is how I feel... I am VERY excited and thrilled I have lost 10lbs in one week on this pre-op diet. It is good they have you do this. It is very Motivating for me. I have 2 young children and they want Mommy to be "Healthy" and so do I!!

This is awesome to see! I can't wait to post mine!

Keep your chin up!! This too will pass. Don't go back to distructive behaviors. Look back at your pictures of your progress and what accomplishment you have done!! We will celebrate with you when you reach your goal... it is within your grasp now.

Thanks for the suggestion. Do we just go up to the blog and look for "band_groupie"?

Not sure how all this works, so if I don't put things in the correct place please excuse me ahead of time. I get my Band on Feb 3rd. Very Excited. But I don't have much support at home. Husband has NEVER been over weight at all and doesn't understand why I can't jus shut my mouth and stop eating... In need of support. Thanks ahead of time!

Glad to see youre with me on this journey. I am very excited about it. I thought the liq. diet would be terrible and how could I ever be satisified with it, but the Protein shakes help a lot. I have used a Tbsp of sugar free Jello added to the powder for some different flavors. Check with your dietician. you may be able to have cottage cheese low fat and jello. it is pretty good.

[ We are on the same path my friend. I just joined this site today. I started my liquid diet on Monday and I am scheduled for surgery on the 7th. I am truly sorry you don't have the support you need at home but I think you've come to the right place for that! Glad to see youre with me on this journey. I am very excited about it. I thought the liq. diet would be terrible and how could I ever be satisified with it, but the protein shakes help a lot. I have used a Tbsp of sugar free jello added to the powder for some different flavors. Check with your dietician. you may be able to have cottage cheese low fat and jello. it is pretty good. Source: Banding on Feb 3rd. pre-op diet on!

I don't recall. I know you go to the website while you are on here and then it will give the option of copying a link I believe.

In the pre-op phase of things. Started my liq diet last Thurs. already down 8lbs. Very exciting. I have't lost 8lbs in years!! Not too bad with the diet so far. I did wake up hungry in the middle of the night, but got through that. Not much support from my spouse which is disappointing but He has NEVER had a weight issue... UG very difficult to get across to anyone who has never been in this situation or even close to it. I saw my surgeon yesterday and things are on the go for Next Thursday Feb 3rd! I can't hardly wait to start this new journey, but I guess I have already started it. Any encouragement or good advice for a new band would be welcome. Thanks in advance for your support! http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/w3NodNv/

So glad youre on your way to being healthier!

AWESOME!! So glad you are on your way to being healthier!

Glad to hear you got through that OK. I started my pre-op liq. diet yesterday. I thought I would be starving. I did have a few hunger pains but nothing I couldn't handle.

I go a few days later on Feb 3rd. Start my Liq diet on the 20th.