BlondieUK

Hi all, I'm on liquids for 2/3 weeks post op... Can anyone recommend any liquids that you enjoyed during this stage? I am currently sipping on an Atkins milkshake, which is quite nice. Cheers all! X Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I'm due to have my banding in a week (in quite nervous/excited) Currently doing the pre op diet. Does anyone have any general advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all... I was wondering if someone has experienced this or similar... I was banded on the 13th of April. I have stuck to the liquid diet for 2 weeks after... However during this second week I haven't lost a thing. I have a busy job m, so constantly on my feet, my calorie input is less than my output. I eat (or drink rather) either Protein shakes of LF Soups. If I were on a 'normal' diet I'm sure I would have loads at least a pound. I'm just a little concerned... Any thoughts would be great... Many thanks x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I went privately so from initial appointment to surgery it was 6 weeks x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Very peculiar! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been told not to have jelly- just liquids. Today I have half of a slim fast shake, but may have a little bit of soup later. I'm trying hard to keep my Water up. I feel really good- I'm up and about, I feel like I'm recovering really quickly. Ive had no pain killers today. I'm just hoping my weight loss continues xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi all, i'm getting banded tomorrow and I am super nervous and excited... Very weird feeling! Anything I should expect 24 hours post surgery? Apart from hoping to wake up looking like Barbie lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's was all fine thank you- I was discharged within a few hours of surgery. I have been up and about today... Feeling ok really. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just been banded... Well 9am this morning and was discharged about 2.30. I have a terribly dry mouth and it feels like I've had a hard an work out lol. Actually the worst pain I'm feeling is burps because of the gas they filled me with. I'm so surprised I'm up and about so quickly! How did people sleep in the eve- propped up or lying down flat? Excited for the start of my journey :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!! I know you have said that you have put on a stone or so... But can I say it's really inspiring to read about your weight loss. I was banded yesterday and so far everything seems to be ok. Can I ask- what did you drink in the liquid stage? Keep up the amazing work! Xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok... Well that's ok then... I'm just not too sure on the cans and cannots x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is it silly that I'm worried the hiccups will knock the band out of place? I'm a little precious over it at the moment lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys.... I'm regularly having 2-3 sips of Water.... Are the burps/hiccups normal? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! I will bear that in mind tomorrow :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's really nice to know... I've been worrying about the pain etc... But I suppose it's different for everyone. How long after were you able to drink? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi all, I'm 10 days into a 2 week pre op diet. I could choose from yogurts or milk ( so I chose yogurts). My question is- is there an 'optimum' amount of weight your surgeon would like you to lose? I've lost just over a stone... And I'm aiming for a stone and a half... I'm just worried that isn't going to be enough or my liver hasn't shrunk enough. Any advice or thoughts would be great- thanks! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi there.... I'm pre op- but just from my previous diet experience- don't weigh yourself at night. Your weight can fluctuate throughout the day quite a lot. Stick to mornings maybe once a week. Have you been keeping your Water intake up? That can have a lot to do with weight loss too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you- that's really helpful! I've been reading stories of people losing almost 2 stones in this 2 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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