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Joyce, Angela was very inclusive in her list. The only things I would add is Beano, Mylicon Drops for infants (for gas), liquid antacid (just in case you need it, I used it when I had burping, it was soothing). I have been drinking the liquid yogurts, they are great for Breakfast. if your doctor allows milk products. Ham/turkey grated/ground up w/grated cheese and a little mayo tasted like heaven, eggs (these are for after the liquid phase). I cooked Beans, chili (I puree w/melted cheese it for mushy phase) and made cream of spinach soup and frozen'em for when I got back. Tons, and tons of bottled water!! Happy preparing. I know if you are like me I was sooo excited I could hardly stand myself. Sending thoughts for a uneventful banding and tons of success afterwards. You are on a new exciting adventure. Good Luck. Carolyn

Hi Lill, Your doing great! Hope to hear more of your success stories in the future. Keep us posted it is so good to hear encourging reports. Carolyn

Hi there in Sunnyvale. I am only 10 days post op and do not know a lot about being banded. So far, I can only eat a small amount and feel full. Since I feel full it does not matter what anyone else is eating. The band will not let me overeat or eat to fast. I think you will find that also. Good Luck! Carolyn

I was banded on 4-2-04 so I am newly banded also. I had read somewhere in all my research about Mylicon Liquid for babies for gas it I think it is the best. Gas X did not do it for me. I take it after I eat and also in the middle of the night when gas (stabbing pains in my ribs!) was a concern. I plan on having it around at all times. I is pure simethicone just like Gas X but it works really fast for me anyway. Good Luck and Happy Banding. Carolyn

Yea Sheila!! Congrats. Your on your way to a whole new way of life. It is good to hear you are well and happy. Happy Banding. Carolyn

Thank ya'll for giving me good advice. I am going to try and do just that . Kathy, I appreciate your input because you are a step ahead of me and I am interested in your personal insights. It sounds like we have the same kind of work activity going on. It is good to have some info regarding the immediate future and I have that to look forward to. Thank you for the encourgement from you both. I meant a lot to me. Carolyn

Hi All, I am back newly banded 4-2-04. I am wondering why I do not have more energy. On my 4th day post op I felt great. I must admit I did a lot of things around the house and I probably overdid just a bit. Then I was so tired yesterday (slept alot) and today is better but not the same as Tuesday. I read all the archives and there seemed to be a lot of people who went back to work 3 days after surgery. I did have some problems in surgery with adhesions so it took longer and I was allergic to anesthesia so I awoke sick as a dog. I am feeling like a wimp! I usually bounce back quickly from everything. I know I am older that a lot of people and that could contribute. My job is not a sedentary one so I took this week off to recuperate. I am just hopeing I start getting back to normal soon. I really thought it would be a piece of cake and hardly any down time. I was wrong. Do you have any words of wisdom for me. O....btw my doctor told me it would be better for the band if I did not drink alcohol. He said it could contribute to erosion of the band. I for one do not want to go through that again, not to mention the cost. I am opting for no alcohol now and in the future.

Topsy, I was sorry to hear of your probs but glad you are doing ok now. How scary it must have been. Let us know how you are doing. I will be looking forward to hearing of your progress. I have scheduled my banding with Dr. Arturo Rodriquez for the 16th of April. Only 5 long weeks away. I am excited. Take Care.

I am new to the to the forum. I am considering getting the surgery next month. I have been reading everyone's comments and appreciate them so much. It is very comforting to have people who have had the experience to share with everyone else. I am excited and scared all at the same time. I am looking forward to a new way of life. I have to contain myself to keep from running, jumping up and down and hollering. Thank ya'll for being there.