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6 days postop for me. No pain unless I move wrong, and I'm down a few pounds and had to cut a new hole in the belt. I moved to soft veggies today with black eyed peas and mashed potatoes. All well there, no problems. I was shopping with my brother at the mall and forgot I had the band. Dropped by the soft pretzel place and was munching on it when I remembered Painful pressure, but it eventually worked itself out. I don't really have much in the way of restriction, so I'm moving along pretty well in the post-op calendar. Fortunately I never really feel hungry (even in the 10 day liquid diet) so that's no issue. In fact, that's really the root of my weight problem -- I never feel hungry, nor do I ever feel full, so I would just eat at the "normal times" until I was physically distended (ugh!). The pressure thing is great, it gives me a guideline. I need to schedule a fill ASAP after doc checks me in a week or so. Has anyone noticed a change in the way food tastes? Maybe it's just a side effect of the liquid diet?

Any ideas on how long it takes for the post-op stomach swelling to go away?

3 days post-op, and I'm feeling pretty good. Still on "full liquids" which in the case of my doc means juices and protein drinks.

Oh -- and I moved my date up to yesterday due to buyout rumors at work and worries that it would affect my insurance. The buyout was announced today -- I just barely dodged that bullet

Through the mirror, and out the other side. Got banded yesterday, home today. I would have slept much better here than at the hospital, but I NEEDED the pain meds. Right now I'm feeling ok, a bit like I was kicked by a mule but I'm walking around and sucking down the liquids. No shoulder pains, but I do have some bloating and gas. Doc put a band on that can take a 10 cc fill. No restriction for now, followup in 2 weeks

6 hours to go until surgery. I can't sleep at all! Thank goodness I have a fairly early time, because I'm half excited and half scared to death.

I know, it's just head hunger and a bit of a "what the heck am I DOING???" attack. I don't really need a burger and won't go get one. Thanks for the response

Hi Bandsters I'm on day 7 of my pre-op liquid diet, due for banding on Monday. I am absolutely CRAVING a hamburger and fries -- especially since the coordinator told me I won't be able to eat a burger ever again. I've been good thus far, and if I'm good the remaining 2 days, how bad would a burger be?

Hi, newbie here. I originally posted in the June thread because my date was June 30. However, there's rumors of a buy-out at work, and the HR benefit person told me in no uncertain terms that I need to get this done ASAP or face losing it altogether. So, talked to the doc's office today, and my date is now May 21. He requires a 10 day liquid diet, so that starts...uh...NOW! Whoa. I'm more than a little nervous right now, as I thought I'd have more time to get ready for this event. Instead, this is more like skydiving -- only 1 way out! Geronimo.....

Just got the word today, everything is approved and I'm scheduled for June 29. It's a bit later than I wanted, but I have some travel and such to deal with first. I'm excited, worried, etc. Seems a long way out. Pre op is 10 days of liquid diet before the surgery. I also have to go see a dietician

Hi there. I've been lurking for a while, reading on all the pros and cons of the lap-band process. Just got word that my insurance has approved the procedure, so I'm scheduled for June 29. I could go as early as May 18, but I have some travel scheduled in early June that would be problematic if I was recovering. Besides, the ex-wife will still be moving out on the 18th, and she doesn't know about this step I don't know how to do the signature thing, but I'm currently 5 foot 9 inches, 271 and 40.1 BMI, headed to a 160 goal. Is a year a realistic timeframe for the goal, if I'm serious about the effort? Any input welcome -- thanks!

:confused: Anyone?

Has anyone here used Dr. Mosier for their procedure? I'm looking at an early May timeframe, and was hoping to get some patients' perspectives on him. So far I'm happy with him and the office. Thanks