ChubbyGal

I was banded 6/6/2012 and I have lost 8lbs. OMG!! That is awesome!! You should be so proud of yourself!!! Pleas give me some advice!! I am only 9 days out!!

My port is below my breast in the middle of my stomach. I had my surgery 8 days ago and it is still sore. It is in a bad place for an underwire bra. my pot is about an 1/2 below the incision.

My dr. also said no bread! He said it will easily get stuck. He also said no straw because you suck in extra air when drinking with a straw and it will add gas to your belly and you will have disomfort.

Congratu;ations! keep up the good work! You should feel so proud!!!

Yes!! I am also having trouble sleeping. I am up every couple of hours and I am not sure why? I am not in that much pain!! I was wondering if the pain meds had anything to do with it? What pain meds are you taking if any?

I think it is pretty normal because you ore some type of liquid diet and your body is getting rid of the excess water. I had my surgery yesterday and weighed myself this morning and had lost 3lbs. since yesterday morn. I am possitive it is excess water. It is exciting to see the numbers go down!!!

I am on day 1 and can start full liquids now! Erin313, I was excited to see you posted. I had been waiting to see how things went for you.

I just had my surgery today and I am feeling pretty good! I am anxious to eat some cream of broccoli in a day or two. I am starting to feel a little hungry tonight, but a little afraid to eat much. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!!

I am also getting banded on June 6th. I am starting to get a little nervous, but I am also very excited!!! I was not required to do a pre- op diet until the day before. I am trying a liquid diet out today and tomorrow so I can see how it os going to be. What about you???

Good to hear things went so well. My surgery is in a few weeks, so I am anxious to hear about other newbies experiences. Sounds like you are doing great!!! Keep us posted.

Good luck with everything and keep us all posted!!! My surgery is June 6, so I am anxious to hear experiences from newbies!

Thanks everyone! Yes, I will be on liquids for the first 10-14days and I am sure I will be just starting mushies then a little solids while I am traveling. I really wanted to have this done at least 6 weeks before I left, but it did not work out that way. I could not get on the surgery schedule any earlier. I am just happy that it is finally happening, so I will take what I can get!!

I am traveling 4 weeks after surgery and I am hoping to have my new eating regiment somewhat worked out. I know there will be a lot of trial and error as well as new eating habits. I was also hoping to have lost a little before my big trip! Any advice??

Thanks everyone!!! I will try to start walking more and i have been really pushing myself to drink more water/fluids. i struggle with this!!

I am curious to know what type of pre diet i will be given. I go Next Tues. to find out. I also would love to try to lose 10 -20 lbs. before surgery. Good luck with everything and let me know how your liquids are going when you get started!!

My surgery is June 6 and I start my liquid diet next week. Please Please offer me any suggestions. I have tried to start by drinking a protein shake for breakfast and eating a low calories small lunch, but next comes just liquids. Give me strength!!! Good luck every one!!!

Don't stress it will all work out!! Call first thing in the morning and get the ball rolling with the Dr. You were lucky they went ahead and scheduled your surgery. I had to wait until everything was approved before they would schedule it. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way!!

Hi, my surgery is in 3 weeks and I have my pre-op visit next week. I am very nervous about the pre-op diet.What are you eating and how many calories are you allowed per day?? I guess I am not sure what optifast is??? Good luck with your surgery and keep up the good work with your pre-op diet. Please give me any suggestions that you have that will help me to be strong and on the right track. Best of luck over the next few day!!!

It is only 3 weeks until surgery. I am excited but also a little nervous. I have been trying to lose a little weight before surgery and it is not going very well. I have my pre-op visit in 1 week. I am hoping they will give me a strict pre-op diet so I can get my body ready and possibly lose a few pounds before I start this journey. Does anyone have any suggestions to help me prepare???