kathm

Hi, Thanks to those who replied to my intro posting. I now have a food question... I am probably being banded on 31st October (date to be confirmed) and my husband's work Christmas do is on 7th December. My doctor says 4 wks post-op on liquids, then 4 wks on mushies, so I should be in mushies stage by the party. What do I do??? If it's anything like last years party there will be a sit down dinner, although possibly buffet style. How can I hide the fact that I am just eating mushies - assuming there is anything I can eat anyway??? Hope some-one can help me. Thanks Kathryn

Hi, I have just found this site, and have wanted to have this op done for quite a while. I am about 245lbs, 30 years old and have three little boys aged 5,4 and 2. I have now booked an initial consultation, and could be having the op on 14th November. The problem is, that having read lots of people's posts, I am scared that I haven't the willpower to survive until the first fill. My regime would be 2 wks on Optifast before op, 4 wks on fluids post op, then 4 wks on mushies, and my doctor's policy is no fills before 3 months post-op. If I had willpower I would not be at the stage where I am going to have this op. And as my mum is funding it I am already feeling enormous pressure to NOT FAIL. How will I manage on so little food for 3 months if my band isn't restricting my appetite? PLease some-one talk to me. :help: Thanks Kathryn