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Me too. I can't wait for shopping to be fun, instead of torture!

I have surgical glue, so no bandages. Do you have steri strips? I think you leave those on until they're fall off on their own. I still haven't had a full on shower (gross I know), just sponge bathing, but I think it's about time. lol

YAY! Congrats!

Congrats on taking this life changing step! i am a new bandster - banded 8 days ago. I find the people who say it is the "easy way out" don't know enough about the band. We will always have to watch our portions, food choices, and be physically active. Welcome... and you will find lots of supportive people here!

Thank you so much all of you. This has really given me some perspective. It helps to hear from those who have gone through it and changed their relationship w/ food for the better. I know my social life will not stop just because I have the band, and I don't want it to. I am wondering if it's wise for me to test out shrimp and veggies at home before trying it at the restaurant. Just to be safe.

I know that social eating and going to restaurants are going to be my biggest hurdle now that I'm banded. Before my band I would get take out or go out to eat once a day... Very unhealthy! I'm 8 days post op and have had to turn down a few dinner invites already from friends because I am on puréed food. But I am going to a seafood restaurant with my visiting grandfather in a couple of weeks (I will be on soft foods by then) and am having anxiety over it. Will it always be like this? I was just wondering at what point most of you felt comfortable at a restaurant, and how often do you eat socially with friends now? What do you order? Sorry for so many questions.

Me too. I lost 20 lbs on the pre op diet. I am trying to avoid looking at the scale, but as of my one week check up I hadn't lost anything more. Guess I'm not surprised cuz I feel very bloated, and am not able to eat normal or exercise yet. My surgeon said not to try and lose weight the first 6 weeks or beat myself up. That will come!

Congrats on your success! You look amazing!

I'm not allowed to have soft foods until I am 3 weeks out, and no solid food until 4 weeks out. I would be very careful and follow the progression your doctor has given you. You don't want to pay $10,000+ and damage your band within the first couple weeks by eating something before you're ready. A definitely change doctors and nutritionists if that is an option for you. Again, you are paying a lot of money for their services and they have no right to make you feel uncomfortable.

Ok, weird you say that because the exact same thing happened to me yesterday when I progressed to yogurts and cream soups. I felt a pinch/pull where I think my port is after eating for a while. I'm having a hard time telling when I am full or not. The first few days post op id drink juice or water and my chest would get pressure or id feel stuffed just from a few sips. Now i just get gas and the pinch feeling.

Are you on any pain meds? I am on day 7 and except for some aches and light pain at the I decisions, I feel ok. But the first few days were hell for me. We all heal differently. It WILL get better! Keep taking those small frequent sips.

Yes, of course I was scared. All of us are! I feared this was the wrong decision, that I'd fail, that I would die on the operating table, that I was being selfish, that this was not what God wanted me to do, that i would not having food as a crutch, etc. But i weighed the pros and cons. Every year I put off losing the weight was a year I spent regretting it and missing out on life. Of course there are risks and "what if's", but the risk of having diabetes, heart disease, etc is even bigger if someone remains obese. I am only 7 days post op so have a very long way to go, but I am putting it in God's hands and learning to ask for help. So far so good.

I am 7 days post op and now feel well enough to be up and about. I think you should be ok. Bring a pillow for your tummy just in case the seatbelt rubbing your incisions is still sensitive. As long as you take it slow and have the drinks/foods you need, should be fine. Have a great trip.

I love these.

Think about what exactly caused you to slip and how to reduce temptation. Yes, you messed up but DO NOT allow guilt to make you sabotage again. Tomorrow is a fresh start and one mistake doesn't mean you will fail yourself or the band. You can do this! I highly doubt 1 meal will make them cancel your surgery but get on track ASAP.

Woohoo! You must be so excited right about now. Getting approved is a happy yet slightly scary feeling because now its real. I was banded 6 days ago and am very glad I did it. I'm sure everything will go smoothly for you too.

Congrats! Was just banded too. keep us updated on your progress

Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like you are doing this for all the right reasons and having your background in athletics is such a plus. I'm sure you will rediscover that part of you very soon. I was banded 6 days ago and feel really good. You have nothing to fear.

WOW! What an inspiration!

When I hit 326 lbs at 22 years old I realized how much I had missed out because of my size. There is also a history of diabetes in my family and I wanted to avoid that.

I gave up pop 6 months before surgery, started trying my best to eat 3 meals a day (sounds basic, but i hadn't had breakfast daily since jr high), packing my lunch for work and cooking more. I also began exercising regularly. So nothing too drastic. A few days before my pre op liquid diet started I went crazy on steaks, fast food, pizza, candy etc. I was in panic mode... not the best decision haha. However I never cheated on the liquid diet and am sticking to the rules. I am 6 days post op now and so far so good.

I love your goals, Debbie! Cannot wait til all of these things become a reality.

Oh good glad it went ok. I understand being stir crazy. Being on the pain meds I can't drive and get out of the house. I am doing well. My pain is very light now and I have more energy. Monday afternoon is my follow up visit.

Sounds like you are doing great so far! Congrats.