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Is that including pre-op?

My dr said two weeks. I did it at 5 days. Didn't hurt.

I cheated too. I'm 5 days post op and I had pureed clam chowder and a margarita yesterday! At least I didn't eat the bread that came with it! Today is another day and a clean slate. Don't beat yourself up, just get back on track. No one is going to judge you here. We're all struggling together! :-)

I was banded on Wednesday too! Have you tried a heating pad? It might relax things. Just a thought.

Today is my day four and I feel great! I might even go out for a little bit today. I feel I no longer need to take the Tylenol and Advil that I was on. I'm able to drink an 11oz Atkins protein shake no problem. It's so nice to feel full with such small meals. I had no gas pain or nausea at all and the pain is going away quickly. Overall it's been a great recovery!

Just wanted to let you all know, I slept on my back and sides all night. Just a little pain when repositioning and I feel great this morning!

Home and resting comfortably. Little sore dry throat where the tube went in. Reclining in chair takes all pressure off my tummy. Sucking on ice chips, they're the best. Feeling very happy!

Im so excited! See you on the other side!

I'm having surgery tomorrow too! So excited!

Hi Letty, I'm getting banded tomorrow too! I'm not worried about the surgery or the pain. I am worried about the hunger I will experience until I'm in the green zone tho. Maybe we can cheer each other on?

I'm 5'5" and 193 lbs. I'm paying for my band which will be done on Wednesday. My *** won't do it. This is so important to me that I've decided to pay the $15,000 myself. I've real 1000's of posts on this site prior to making my decision because if it was easy, wouldn't everyone be doing it? Good luck to you. I hope you find a way to get it done. :-)

Looking for others who live in the area.

You look fantastic! Congratulations!

Wow! Congratulations on your great success and just 4 to go?!!! Awesome!

This sounds crazy but I miss wearing high heels! I'm afraid to break them! Lol! I want to cross my legs! I want to be fit and healthy.

We're getting close! We should stay in touch since we are in the same week!

Im getting LB on June 27...5 days away! I have 60 lbs to lose and my mom thinks I'm crazy. Actually I feel she thinks I'm just lazy and taking the easy way out. I should have her read some of these posts, it's NOT easy! I've been gaining more than losing on all the diets, acupuncture and hypnotherapy. I'm always hungry! I'm ready for a change! Healthy weight here I come!

My surgery is on June 27th and up until today I've been totally excited about the possibility of losing all this weight. But today I feel scared. Can I really completely give up drinking with meals? Am I going to ruin my quality of life with all of these restrictions? What if I go to Italy someday. I can't eat pasta and drink wine with my meal? Am I prepared for the major life change that is about to happen? Should I try (and probably fail) yet another weight loss option? I'm sure I'm not the only person who has felt this way.

That looks like a reasonable diet plan. Low in carbs and fat. Lots of protein to keep you feeling full. Plus you already lost 13 lbs?!!! Awesome!

I'm going to go with a liquid diet 3 days before just so my body is "clear" for surgery and recovery. I'm wondering if doing the Atkins diet will speed up weight loss post op. I want this fat GONE!

P.S. my surgery is June 27th. I don't mean to offend anyone. Just saying what my doc said.

My doc has me on liquids just the night before surgery. He has done thousands of these surgeries. I have to wonder if they are just trying to get you used to your post op diet early?