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I never said I was NOT going to do what my doctor said. He has his plan, and I trust him. I am just curious as to what other doctors say.

Hi All, I know every Doc is different, but I am a bit curious... I am on my second week of liquids and HUNGRY! I have to wait two weeks until I can start mushy foods. I see some have started mushy foods eariler and some start later.

Welcome Shaxmom! I am pretty new to all of this as well. Yesterday completed my first week with the band. So far so good! Good Luck! JJ

THANKS!!! I'm off to the store.

Hi, I would love some suggestions on what powder to use? :hungry: Thanks! J

Thanks Aubrie!! What do you think of broccoli cheese soup if I pick up the broccoli chunks??

I am just wrapping up my first week of being banded. I am on my full liquids. Can anyone suggest a restaurant that has Soups that I can order? Thanks! JJ

hiya! I'm in Houston as well. I was banded on 12/27/07 by Dr. Sherman. I'm all set to start New Years on the right foot! Happy New Years to all!!

Hi Sob and Prissypotz, I am a teacher as well. I teach in Pearland. *sniff sniff* I had to fork out the money for my surgery. I was banded on the 27th with Dr. Sherman at Baylor. So far so good, but sheesh Im ready for some mushie foods!!

But here is another one. Does anyone exprience HORRIBLE gas pains after they eat or drink anything. I am sipping my whatever and every now and then gas pains creep up on me shortly after. Thanks!

I was banded on the 27th. Yay me! Anyway, since I have started on my Clear liquids I get the ocassional horrible gas pain. However, when I pass the gas I need to be on the potty. I seem to have gas and a surprise. Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be concerned and call the doc? Thanks! J

Hi all, Dec. 27th is my date for banding and I was looking at my prescriptions that the doctor had me fill. I noticed that they are all chewable or disolve on my tongue. However, my pain pill is a HORSE PILL!! My question is, isn't that strange? Am I supposed to disolve it in Water and then take it? Im thinking the taste is going to be HORRID and I sure wont be able to drink lots of water. I will try and reach the doctor tomorrow morning, but I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue come up. Thanks! J

JenniferZ, I am using Dr. Vadim Sherman. He is with Baylor. Do you have any ideas of who you might use?

Hi All! I'm from Houston. My Bandtastic Day is on Thursday! Im so nervous, but very excited! Any last minute words of wisdom? Happy and Safe Holidays to Everyone!!

OMG! How can you survive on 3 shakes a day? Are you allowed anything else?

Hi All, Yesterday I started a two week liquid pre-op diet. I am to consume 5 Slimfasts a day. Day 2 is going along however the shakes are so sweet! I can't believe I actually said that! It is going to be a LONG 2 weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions? Are there any other "legal" liquids some one can suggest? Thanks!