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I notice my face and waist - I have an hourglass figure under all this! Feels good when I put on a dress and you can see it (even just a little!).

You CAN do it. If you've come this far and you've made the choice to get the surgery then you CAN. I didn't even have time to process the idea - they literally called me at 2:30 exactly 2 weeks before the surgery. I had no choice but to start my diet the following day. It's amazing what you can overcome when you really want something. I had a field trip to Kemah with my students where we were given free chicken tenders and there was all kinds of junk around. I drank my shakes and just chewed gum and gulped Water. Trust me it's hard but look in the mirror and ask yourself if the food is worth it? I've lost 50 pounds and I feel amazing - being able to wear my 4.5 inch heels again is a fantastic feeling. Please don't give up!

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been MIA but I've been trying hard to keep busy. I do feel more energetic! And Cassandra, that's awesome that you're banded and doing well! I'm so jealous you got such an awesome diet compared to the one Hollis gave me, lol. Pre-op though I lost 25 pounds and post op, I've lost 22 pounds so far. I went to True Results today to get my first fill and everyone was so happy for me because I had lost more weight than they had predicted. I'd love to meet up with you girls at the end of July the only problem is, I'll be out of town the week of July 22-26. Let me know when!

Twinsies! I had my first fill today too! They did use numbing medicine on me and she had to stick me twice because she couldn't find my port due to scar tissue. It was uncomfortable but not too bad. Originally I had 3.4 ccs and she put in 1 cc. I'm on liquids for 2 days, then mushies for 1 day, then regular diet again. Getting Protein in today was tough because I was used to eating it!

That's fantastic! Congratulations!

I don't know how applicable this may be to you, but I get up and walk a lot if I feel like that. I find that walking around my house or just standing helps me.

You got this! I went through my phases too of wanting to just give in but I did it. In regards to hunger, I'm starting to be hungry now. However, I'm following the strict diet Dr. Hollis has for post-op because I don't want anything to go wrong. So far, so good. Right now I'm in my 2nd week and on thicker liquids. Not too bad. I was told I look healthier this week than last week. Uh yeah, because last week all I could have is beef or chicken broth and juice!

It's totally normal. I'm day 11 post-op and the first week right after and the few days before were spent just like you. Angry, disappointed, sad, weepy, doubtful. It's normal. It gets better, I promise.

Yeah, my surgery was supposed to happen in April but I had to postpone it due to a separate medical issue I had to resolve. So I just saw it as a chance to EAT. I went crazy - I went to my favorite restaurants, picked the fattiest foods and the day before I started my pre-op diet I drank and ate like there was no tomorrow. Granted, it wasn't the best choice BUT I did follow the pre-op diet to a T and lost 25 pounds in those 2 weeks. I was banded May 23rd (today's my 10th day post-op) and I've also followed the post-op rules perfectly. We all deal with things differently - just know that it's extremely important to follow your doctor's orders in regards to prepping for the surgery and healing after. Good luck!

Hey everyone! I just got banded May 23rd with Dr. Hollis. Hope to share experiences with you and support each other!

Thanks guys! Unfortunately my doctor wants Soups with NO milk or dairy of any kind. However, I have found some good soups. Thanks!

Hey everyone! So I'm on week 2 of my liquid diet which means I can have Soup with no chunks. I went to the grocery store to look for some that I could have because my doctor prohibits any kind of milk right now. I bought the usual canned stuff but then I found these Soups that have between 11-13 grams of Protein per cup! AND there's no milk or cream in them. Granted, I can't have the real portion so I strained out the soup and then blended the chunks as much as I could. Still, I thought I'd share in case anyone doesn't know about them. They're called Campbell's Go Soups and they have several kinds. One thing I will note is that the Isopure Flavorless Protein Powder I usually mix with my soups didn't mix well with the quinoa and chicken one. Also, the sodium content is high. :\ I attached pics so you can see the ingredients and nutrition info.        

Houston, Tx!

Today marks the beginning of my 2nd week post-op. I'm allowed to have thicker Soups as long as there's no chunks. Well I'm reading over the plan as I run the Campbell's Tomato Soup through a strainer and I realize that it says soups but then in parenthesis it says (water, not milk!). I'm so confused. I'm going to call the doctor (they're at lunch right now, grrr) but I just wanted to ask - the Soup contains cream which is milk. I assume most thicker soups do too. Unless there's other choices I'm not aware of? What in the world can I eat then?

That is fantastic! Congratulations!

Congratulations! Keep chugging along and it'll be here before you know it. I chewed a lot of gum on my pre-op diet and drank a lot of black coffee.< /p>

Congrats!

I'm sitting here laughing at the food part because that's exactly how I feel right now. I cannot wait to have tuna fish with mayo! I got banded May 23rd and I'm on day 4 of post-op. Physically it's been going well except choking down the necessary amount of Protein and Water. However today I was able to finish a whole 14 ounce Protein Shake. I also felt my stomach growl LOUDLY today and the hunger hit today. I had chicken broth too and right now I'm sipping on white grape juice and water. It tastes like HEAVEN! LOL Emotionally it has been a different story. I guess the shock is wearing off and I'm crying then laughing then crying. I know it's going to get better. And honestly, this forum has helped tremendously. I cannot recommend this enough to everyone reading this right now - read up on here and you'll be fine.

Good luck and God bless!

Thanks for your advice everyone. Today I woke up feeling better but I've been pretty emotional these past few days.

I bought the Total Lean shakes from GNC and so far it's going down well. Much yummier than Muscle Milk. I also bought whey Protein Shots at Walmart which are 3.8 ounces. I got the fruit punch flavor which has 42 g of Protein. I wasn't able to finish even 1/3 and that was after I mixed it with juice and Water.

It's a learning curve that's for sure. You guys are so positive and supporting and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I didn't realize how much words on a screen could help me. Thank you again.

That sounds delicious! I must try it when I get to that stage.

Thank you Chez! I think I was trying to fit in one 11 oz shake in 30 minutes but your way sounds much more manageable.

Unfortunately right now I only have Muscle Milk which has 20 g of Protein which I know is not enough. However if I can get through a carton of that it'll be more than what I had yesterday. Thank you again.

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a bit and now that I'm banded I thought I'd join.

I'm feeling upset because I'm not able to get in my Protein or Water. I'm scared to over do it. Also, BMs are very loose. Is all this normal? I'm just not sure. Please help.