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I was banded on Dec. 28th. My doctor requires me to have five days clear fluid and 64 oz. water and 3 proteins a day for two weeks. For all the fluid I am taking in, not much is coming out. I spoke to my Dr. and was told I am not retaining fluids, it is just because I am really not eating anything and my body requires the water. You would think the weight would be falling off of me with kind of a post op diet but I have only lost 12 pounds (29 prior to surgery). Anyone else have this experience?

I was banded on December 28th. After five days of straight water I am up to 3 shakes a day and 64 oz of water. I am to drink one ounce every five minutes. With all that liquid that I take in, is it unusual for me not to be eliminating great amounts of urine? On a regular day without lap band surgery and not dieting, I would be going to the bathroom much more often. I have lost weight but not anything one would think on such a drastic diet like this. I mentioned it to the doctor and was asked what color my urine was and as long as it is not really dark, I am not retaining water. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Looking forward to your input. Thanks.

I was banded on December 28th. I had some shoulder and neck pain but I think that was due more to the position on the OR table than gas. I took some liquid Tylenol the first two days. Other than that I feel really good. My doctor wants us to drink 2 ounces of water every 20 minutes for five days. It is kind of weird not having any food and not being hungry for all that time. I may not be hungry but the cravings are still there. Especially when you see something on TV. I think that it looks really delicious. I am looking forward to starting the protein shakes tomorrow. I gained 3 1/2 pounds the day of surgery. Didn't like that! I am down 35 pounds total. I am looking forward to being a part of this group.