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It's nice to hear the diets are similar! At least I will know what I am getting myself into. Were you able to have protein shakes during the full liquid phase? As much as I despise the taste, I know it's important to get protein and the drinks are the quickest way.

I'm glad I finally found the right section on here! I had the lapband in 2010, minimal weight loss, only down 40+ pounds. Dealing with nausea, vomiting, and horrible acid reflux for the last year and a half. Switching to the sleeve on Wednesday, all one procedure. Has anyone else had the switched done in one procedure? Any advice on what I can expect for pain post op, as well as the best post op diet? Also, has anyone seen better weightloss results after switching? I know that's a few questions, just trying to calm my nerves and figure everything out. Thanks! Erin

Yes, sorry. Spaced out there I guess. Getting sleeved on Wednesday, already have the band.

I'm getting the sleeve on Wednesday, the 5th. I didn't have a pre-op diet, just liquids on Tuesday and nothing on Wednesday. I've had the lapband (still do, getting it removed on Wednesday as well) so I'm familiar with the meal changes. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for what worked best for them? I had the band 4 years ago, and my cravings for food never went away. I'm on 2 weeks clear, 2 weeks full, 2 weeks soft foods then solids. Just wondering what any of you found was best to fill you up, and also give you enough energy to get through the day. Thanks!

Thanks for the responses, all and congrats on your sleeve/weightloss! It seems like you guys are doing wonderful. I was wondering if anyone kept to a specific post op diet? I know they tell you what to do, but I also know everyone tolerates it differently. Mine is 1-2 weeks clear, 2 weeks full, 2 weeks soft, and then regular food. Anyone have a diet that seemed to work better? Any food recommendations? When I got my lapband, I was in high school, and did not work. It was easy to distract myself from the hunger. However now, I work and I'm worried about getting overwhelmed by hunger.

New here. I'm 22, was banded back in 2010, when I had just turned 18. Had a lot of issues with the band, especially the last year and a half. Nausea, vomiting, food stuck even with Fluid pull. I was 280 the day I came home from surgery, I am now around 240. Not a lot of weightloss, but some. I'm scheduled to have my lapband taken out and switched to the sleeve on Wednesday, February 5. I was wondering if anyone has switched to sleeve from lapband and seen better results? What should I expect? I'm anxious about the pain; after my lapband surgery, all I can remember is the pain and the nights I prayed for it to stop long enough to get some sort of sleep. Also nervous for surgery, I've never been particularly find of hospitals. If anyone has any advice that would be greatly appreciated!