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Hi gang, First, thanks for the advice from someone on trying some warmer liquids post-surgery. You're right, a few days after, the cold drinks were hurting me, but warm Soup and such was amazing; much better. I've been feeling a ton better each day. I was really out of breath when walking up stairs the first week. My diaphragm was irritated by the surgery and breathing deeply was painful, but now, 2 weeks out, I'm feeling much more normal. I'm still not back to normal, and the port can be sore, but it feels like it's healing rapidly now. And all the little surgery incisions are healing well. My doctor has his patients do a strict 3 week liquid diet post-op, so I'm still in this phase, but I'm getting used to it. I also got a great blender and made my own soup (adding Protein powder to a completely smooth, blended soup) and although it's probably a bit thicker than the doc recommends, it seems fine for me, especially when I eat really slowly. I'll go in for my first post-op appt. tomorrow. Also, my doctor starts by filling the band quite a lot during surgery, instead of waiting till later appointments, so I think I'm already able to feel a bit of how it works, at least with liquid. At the moment, I've lost 21 pounds just due to the liquid diet; it's neat to see such a big change in a short time. The rate of reduction is slowing down a little, but it's still really significant. My nutritionist specifies 600-800 calories per day in this phase (and all the way until goal weight, it seems.........) I'm a big guy and I never thought I'd be able to function with so few calories, but it's actually going well, and I'm losing 5 pounds per week currently; crazy! Good luck, everyone. I'm curious to see how real food (soft and later solid) will affect me; so far the band isn't really doing anything except saying "you're not allowed to eat solid food!"

Hi all, I got my band put in today! Everything is ok, but I'm surprised how it hurts to take even little sips of water... is this normal for others? How long until the pain went away? Would love to know what other people experienced. best, Eric

Jasie, Sorry to hear it! I'm glad you're ok. Can you tell us how you resolved it? I don't know what one is supposed to do... Advice? How did you get unstuck? Also, I'm curious what caused it -- wrong kind of food or too much? Best wishes, Eric

Hi all, I live in SF, and I'm getting my lap band tomorrow morning. Hope you're all doing well!

Thanks for the encouragement! I'll let y'all know how it goes!

I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow (Tues, Nov. 26). Wish me luck! I've never had surgery of any sort before; very new experience. And I hope all you other Nov. people are doing well.

I'm also scheduled for surgery tomorrow. High-five! My surgeon gave me a strict post-op liquid diet: Protein shakes, liquid Soups, some powder for Fruit drinks, etc. I'd avoid the things you mentioned. Yeah, the pre-op diet sucks... it's gonna be worth it 6 months out though. Good luck tomorrow!