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i was allowed full liquids the day after surgery and was told to continue that for 2 weeks and then on to mushy..i did go to mushies a little early .. i just couldnt take any more yogurt and soup... it is funny how every doctor is different...i would listen to your doctor that is what i did.

i didnt do sugar free anything and still lost 16 pounds during my 2 week liquid stage.. i did do fat frr but i hate the taste of anything sugar free so i had the full sugar yogurt and icepops and pudding!

that is so funny kathy mine is at 2:30...i will look for you..i pmd you also

what is the difference between rabbits and bunnies??? NOTHING!!!...this thread has really helped me today i am no longer hungry!!

i just realized that we have fill appointments on the same day... what time are you going??

hi... i am also a dr rubenstein patient... i was banded on april 21... i am going for my first fill on tuesday, please let me know how it was.. pm me if you want.

just looked at my bottle of xanax... i dont know why i thought it said anaprox... i must be taking too much of it LOL!!

is xanax ok... i saw anaprox on the no list and i think that is the generic ....and why if not.... my doc gave it to me in the hospital so i assumed it was ok???

i had horrible back pain also and it WAS gas... i never would have thought gas could give you so much pain and in such strange places... 5 days is way to soon to tell where your pain is comming from...i had pain in so many different places for almost 2 weeks and then it was just gone...take everyones advice and just let your body heal for a while longer... after 5 days i was still a mess give yourself 2 weeks and you will feel like a different person

i was on full liquids right away but no mushies for 2 weeks... dont worry about not feeling great i didnt feel good for almost 2 weeks... i remember the not being able to take a deep breath ... it was very painful and frustrating... it does get better every day... i am 4 weeks now and i feel great.. i would stay away from the mushies for a little while have some tomato soup or yogurt but not the mashed potatoes

try some creamed tomatoe soup or creamy chicken you dont even need to blend the creamy soups... egg drop soup is great for this stage too.

hey sue, i am down 19 pounds and i am starving! it is really a struggle every day.. i cant wait to get a fill.. i hope it works...i ate a whole califoenia roll and a whole tuna avacado roll tonight for dinner. how much do you have to lose?? my doctor is very happy with my weight loss i cant imagine them wanting you to lose more..21 pounds in less than 4 weeks is great!!! i wouldnt listen to them i think you are doing just fine..keep me posted too.

i was banded on april 21 and have been starving for the last 2 weeks... i went to my doc yesterday and he said the same thing... the swelling has gone down and the band is now loose.. i am getting my first fill on may 23 and i cant wait.. i just hope it works... i feel like i have been dieting for the past couple weeks which really stinksw because i could have done that without the band!!!

hey guys i made it onto my stomach last night.. i thought i was going to be ok and then about an hour later i was dying.. i felt so stiff and uncomfortable..guess i will wait a little longer and give it a try again .i was so excited because it really felt fine when i first laid down, but it didnt last!!!:sleep

how many weeks did it take?? i am so tired LOL...you are about 2 months ahead of me but i hope you have been sleeping on your stomach for a while now?

i havent had a good nights sleep since being banded over 3 weeks ago..if i go on my stomach it still hurts..any of you guys that have been banded for awhile please tell me i will be able to sleep again someday:sleep

on my full liquid diet i was not told to make everything liquidy enough to go through a straw.. i had yogurt,pudding,eggdrop soup,protein shakes.creamed soups along with all the real liquid things like ices and jello...what are you straining??all the things i mentioned dont need to be strained...

i wouldnt go for the tuna right now but i was on full liquids from the day after my surgery.. even in the hospital... full liquids were pudding, creamed soups, yogurt,fruit juice,ices,anything creamy or liquidy. i would have never been able to just drink protein shakes for 3 weeks that is crazy..i didnt even have the sugar free stuff... i was eating only half a pudding or yogurt so i went for the real stuff and still lost 16 pounds in 2 weeks.. go have a pudding or some creamy tomato soup you will feel so much better!!

i had surgery on thursday and didnt get out of the hospital until saturday... im sure i could have gone to a recital that night and just sit..i was on pain meds.. much needed pain meds...but just sitting would have been fine, i just wouldnt plan on going anywhere after.

hi guys... i feel the exact same way... i am just over 2 weeks and i am hungry all the time and the scale has stopped moving down.. i am starting to go through the what did i do and this isnt going to work for me stage... atleast ihope it is just a stage... HELP i am really getting depressed:cry

hey if you are out here every thursday you should try to go to one of the support groups in riverhead... every second thursday of the month 7:00pm... i dont really shop in the town too much since it is mostly antiques and that is not my thing, but i do like stained glass i will have to check that out... im sure it wont be too hard to find since the town of eastport only has about 6 stores lol.

i am in eastport...exit 70 on the lie...i think i told you the incredible deal i got because my insurance wouldnt cover it either...do you go to any support groups out here... central suffolk hospital has them every second thursday of the month ... that is in riverhead..let me know how both of you longislanders are doing??i am a little over 2 weeks and have lost 16 pounds... i am getting a little discouraged because i am getting hungrier and the scale is slowing down.. i will be getting my first fill in about 3 weeks.. im hoping that will help...

ok... so i did it this morning and all is well... just thought i would share with everyone..i am 2 weeks and 4 days..and feeling fine LOL:D

thanks guys....i guess there is no time like the present!!! guess we will just have to start off slow...

ok i forgot to ask my doctor so i figured i would give it a shot on here.. how long did you guys wait after surgery?? i was 2 weeks yesterday and am feeling pretty good, but just a little scared... i dont want to screw anything up inside me . i know the band is not near there lol but you know what i mean!!