Wow I have just read these comments from top to bottom and I admire the support that has been given and the positive vibes I want to say how happy I am to have logged in as a lost bander I needed this thank you to all and especially to lap banded because I wanted to go back to my pre surgery diet of 2 shakes and one meal to kick my butt but in the back of my head I keep hearing the surgeon saying no fluids with calories Thank you to all