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Hi everyone - I was banded on 8/22 and go back to see my MD tomorrow after 2 weeks of liquid/puree food. Can't wait to see what the dietician allows me to have and how the MD thinks I'm doing. I know I've lost weight because my belt is tighter I won't get my first fill until October 1st. Still working on drinking all 64 oz. every day. It is a conscious decision to drink, not something I "just do" and that's really hard for me. Also really really want to CHEW something I'll keep you posted.

Hello my sister! I was banded on 8-22 and have been really hungry on this liquid only post op diet plan! I can eat Soup, Protein drinks, and small amounts of pudding & yogurt (no fruit). and I feel physically hungry if I don't eat something every 3-4 hours. I tend to drink my fluids throughout the day, but have yet to make 2 days with all 64oz in a row. I don't like Water and I can't have my Lipton green tea mixed berry because it has caffeine in it...so Powerade zero and flavored water, ugh. But I haven't had a diet coke in over 3 weeks!!!! It's the small victories... Consider me your sister in this journey and we'll all get there together. I have my first follow up with my physician on Friday...WIll let you know what he lets me advance to... I won't get my first fill until Oct 1. Onward! Day by day!

Hello everyone - I was banded on August 22 by Dr. Derek Nagle at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Rapids, MI. I am 5'3 and was 215 at my first presurgery visit, 198 day of banding and won't know where I am now until I see Dr. Nagle on Friday Sept. 7. I feel great!! Just really really hungry with liquids only these first two weeks post. Am trying to keep my eye on the prize and my kids (all 5 of them) and hubby have been great support. Walking the dog twice a day and getting the kids ready to start school on Tuesday. I am so happy to have found this site and all the wonderful advice and stories and support! I plan to be a succes story by the end of my journey. I hope my signature & newly minted tracker work.... Will try to upload a picture soon...