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I was banded on May 9th and I am down a little over 50 pounds, I got my second fill on 7/21 and doing good so far... Good luck to everyone !

the longer i stay off the better i feel about my decision to do this. There is a lot of whinning which is fine as this is a board , the issue i have with the whinning is that most of it's over nonsense and people not being patient. A lot of these people use this forum for attention as well. So my adivce to you is to not loose sight of why you are doing all this and keep the negative energy out of your head when reading the nonsense on here. Good Luck, only you can do this for yourself ! Chuck

HI Frank, My story is identical to yours ! My partner and I have been together for over 20 years and we both love to cook, entertain and most of all EAT ! I had my lap band surgery on May 9th and have lost over 40 pounds and get my first fill this coming Monday. All your concerns are in fact legitimate ones..... I do not regret having the surgery because I know that I would be even heavier than what I was before I started this and nothing tastes as good as being able to live my life without serious medical problems or even DEATH ! I love myself and my life with my partner MORE ! We still cook and entertain and that will never change. The only change is that I will eat less and I guarantee you what you do eat will not only fill you up but will also satisfy you and the hunger. I know it's not for everyone and believe me I had my doubts but I am so HAPPY I did this. Hope this helps and good luck to you ! Chuck

I am shocked your Dr didn't prescribe you a delayed release Nexium RX to help keep not only the reflux down but the swelling as well. I would call them and ask for something Hope you feel better !

Thank you guys, good luck to you all on your journey

I am getting my first fill on monday and have no idea what to expect..... My Dr told me that I will need to be on liquids and mushies for the first couple of days after the adjustment.... did anyone else do this and was it helpful each time you had a fill ? thanks for the input. Chuck

yay for you !!! Keep positive !

So I am 4 weeks post op and will start solids on monday evening after my 4 week post-op appointment with my surgeon. any suggestions on what to eat ?? I am not sure when my first fill will be, can anyone tell me when they got their first fill or how long after surgery did you have to wait for a fill ? I am nervous about gaining weight while waiting for a fill...... Any info is appreciated ! Thanks and good luck to everyone !

chocolate muscle milk is the BOMB !

so I guess you should ask yourself why you even bothered to do this if your not willing to even try ??

Anyone suffer from a bladder infection 2.5 weeks post op ?

Anyone suffer from a bladder infection 2.5 weeks post op ?

oh and take your liscense, insurance card and list of meds you take.

comfy shorts with elastic and a t-shirt.... and sandals.... easy to get off and get on...... no big deal..

if your serious about your new lifestyle this should not even be a issue..... sorry, but it's all or nothing !

I too have been on liquids for four weeks and it is by far the hardest thing I have done ! I just started mushies yesterday and had a wonderful meal of low fat refried Beans and cheese, with salsa on the side. I am going to make some egg salad and mush it down real good.... be creative and smart about it and you will be fine..... Two weeks of mushies ahead of me and then finally back to real food. Good luck !

brilliant ! thank you for the info !!

you guys ROCK ! thanks a bunch........ I am so over all these liquids and cant wait to have my post op appointment with my dr tomorrow and advance to mushies !!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like I hit the LOTTERY !

Thanks everyone, these are great suggestions !!!!!

I start mushies on monday, any suggestions on what to eat ? I have been on liquids for four weeks and I cannot wait to start eatiing again ....... Please help me with any suggestions...... thanks ! Chuck

I am almost two weeks post op ( I have three days left of the liquid diet ... total of 4 weeks ) . I have to tell you this is the hardest thing I have ever done.... I suggest keeping your mind active and off of the food. I have cheated several times and can assure you that is something you dont want to do. I suggest tying to add as much variety as possible especially with the Protein shakes.... go to the Vitamin store and get samples of all the different Protein drinks. good luck !

how long are you on liquids now after the surgery ?

I lost 30 pounds in two weeks so you are right on track ! good luck !

HI everyone, I had my surgery on the 9th and had a BM on the 11th... everyone is different just relax and let nature take its course

Anyone eat real food 5 days post op ? I literally cannot drink the shakes anymore and am starting to entertain the thoughts of eating real food . Meaning, eggs, quiche, ect... soft food that can be easily turned into mushies by chewing more. anyone try this ? Chuck