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The morning of my surgery right before they took me into the room I cried. I think it was tears of fear and joy. So far I'm happy with my decision. I should be back to work Wednesday and I'm pretty excited. I still experience gas pains and I'm still scared to lay flat lol. I started thick liquids today. I was only able to have 5 oz of protein shake at a time. I've also been doing my daily 3" min walks. I can't get a hold of my nutritionist so I was wondering what else could I have on this thick liquid stage. Also I am documenting my journey on Instagram so if you are interested it's @thebandedlife

No. Oatmeal and Cream of Wheat are mushies. They are for the next stage. Hang in there. Once you progress to mushies, you may have them. In my post op diet sheet, watered cream of wheat is included as the thick liquid stage. I'll have to double check

Did anyone have oatmeal or cream of wheat during this stage?

Thank you everyone! I will search some soups you suggested. Even though the protein shakes fill me, I want to switch it up. It gets boring fast lol

Just made it safely to LA. Tomorrow at 5 am I will make my way to the hospital. Please send your good vibes. Hopefully I could get some rest. I'm nervous as hell!

yea my stomach gurgles an then I feel the air come up and I burp. I've been sleeping on the couch reclined. It hurts wen I stand an I think I could feel the port.

I feel better today as well. I'm still not sure of the pains I get are hunger pains but I eat about half a cup of jello and I'm good. I sip in my clear protein all day. The gas is almost gone. I still burp like crazy but I was jut able to take a 3 hr nap and it felt amazing! I'm scared to lay fully back, I don't want to strain something trying to get up.

I've had hello and clear liquid protein

nothing. My doctor said I'll burp it and fart it out lol

glad to hear it all went well for you! I'm still having gas pains and last night was brutal. I couldn't get comfortable. I had my follow appointment this morning and now I'm on my 6 hr drive back home.

it sure does! My back hurts a bit. Had a few bites of jello but I don't have much of an appetite

Thank you everyone. I'm in the recovery room and every thing went well. A little discomfort but I'm ok

good luck! Sending good vibes your way

Thank you every one!

glad to hear it all went well! Good luck to you! I just got to my hotel and these nerves won't let me sleep but I know everything will be ok!

GOOD LUCK!!! Sending good vibes. I'll be banded Wednesday

I'm on my second to last day. I get weight tomorrow, but i got weight 1 week in and didn't lose anything

Did anyone have surgery at Tri - City Regional Medical Center in LA? If so, what was your experience?

Thank you!

I've been doing ok on my 10 day pre-op diet but i slipped yesterday . I'm getting banded next week the 11th. I'm so nervous! I know every surgery has its complications, i'm just trying to freak myself out. I'm more nervous of how my life is going to be after more than the actual surgery. I keep reading all these bad comments people post on youtube videos i've been watching. I decided to start a youtube channel about my journey. Maybe i could help someone if they follow my story.

Betty, i have stopped. I'm more of the positive type. I just came across a few bad but it is out of my system. I'm ready. I've been wanting this for a long time and i'm happy i was blessed with the opportunity. Good luck on your weight loss!

Thank you! Good luck on your weight loss journey. This is why i love coming to this group. No one understands more than the ones who are going through the same thing.

You're right. Everyone is different. I shouldn't focus on that and focus on next week. I think its just my nerves, but i guess that's normal.

Good luck! Keep us posted!

I've been scheduled to get banded in 3 weeks! Has anyone had Dr. Lee Au in LA? If so how was your experience with him?