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Six days post op and I have moved on to some mushies. The liquid diet is hard but I didn't want to chance anything going wrong so I stuck it out till today. I had malt-o-meal for breakfast and cottage cheese with pureed strawberries for lunch. This is the best thing I've tasted in what seems like forever! Lol. I start soft foods on Sunday... Can't wait to have me some EGGS! ***On a different note*** I still have some gas pains in my left shoulder radiating down my arm and pain with the highest incision. I haven't taken pain meds since my 2nd day of post op. Been back at work since yesterday and still sleeping in a recliner. I tried laying in bed last night but it hurt too much =( I just want to sleep next to my hubby, it feels weird not to. I'm so excited about life so try not to let it all get to me. THANKS SEPTEMBER BANDSTERS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU ALL HAVE GIVEN!!!

thanks for sharing! I'm gonna have to try that =)

I had malt-o-meal this morning! It was good to taste something different than a protein shake =) Can't believe I'm satisfied with half a cup... My pain is there but not too bad, gas pains in shoulders and no medication today! Going back to work tomorrow so I hope more will subside. Good luck to everyone going back!!!

I'm worried about not having enough of anything... I had 3 bottled waters, one Protein shake and some advil. I'm not hungry at all... Should I be worried? I want to eat some cream Soups but I was told to do my liquid diet for 5 days post op. Any suggestions?

I think I may try one... I've been doing a lot of walking and trying to get rid of the gas any way possible =) The gas-x didn't seem to help me much. Hope you find some relief soon!

I was banded on Thursday and today I'm feeling a little better. I still have some gas pains in my shoulder and neck area. I see some people are able to do cream soups... I'm still on a full liquid till Tuesday. I wish I could have cream soups. I'm having a hard time with just water. I am pretty good about drinking water but here lately; I'm sick of it! I'm tempted to do a cream soup but too scared since my doctor said NO! :'(

Hope you get to feeling better soon! I'm praying for everyone in their 2nd & 3rd day post op!!! I just can't stop thinking about our healthy lives when we are recovered and back to a normal diet!

oh my gosh... The pain is so much worse today I don't feel like eating at all. I was dry heaving last night and I think it made my pain worse. I'm taking my pain and nausea meds but I don't feel like the pain med is working bc I'm still in so much pain. Does anyone have to use this little mechanism that you have breathe out and then take air in and see how far up the valves go? If so, do you know what this is for? Hope everyone else is having a good recovery!

out of surgery! Had some nausea but I'm feeling better now. Pain is minimal... Thanks for all the support! Hope everyone's surgery went well today!!!

it's 3am where I'm at... I am so excited, I can't sleep =D

Getting banded tomorrow!!! So excited and good luck to all September bandsters! We are making changes for a long and healthy life style..... Change is difficult and I'm glad we have each other for support!

Thanks for the feedback! I hope he comes around after... I want to live a long and healthy life. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE GETTING BANDED TODAY!!!

Getting banded on Thursday... My husband has been so supportive of me getting the surgery but today he said he doesn't think I should do it. He 's been reading a lot of stories about people having complications. I'm trying to reassure him I'll be ok but he's freaking me out now!

My surgery date is SEPT 22!!! I'm excited but having anxiety about the liquid diet. I just want to bite into something and taste what I think is normal food! I'm ready for change and know this is crucial for surgery... How did you fight the urge to eat??? Kat