tkelsey

Hi thanks for your note. I moved to pureed food yesterday. I had oatmeal for breakfast, soup for lunch and a mashed up sweet potato an broccoli for supper. I didn't have any problems, in fact I don't feel any restriction at all. I guess I will after my first fill. I feel I could eat anything right now, but I don't seem to have much appetite. Well good luck to you - let me know how you get on. Cheers

Hi, thanks for your post. I am now 8 days post op and my shoulder pain is gone. I have just switched from clear liquids to thicker liquids. I don' feel hungray and have lost about 20 lbs with preop and post op. A few gas pains and lots of stomach grumbling. My fill comes up on the 12th of August - I will be ready. Let me Know how you are getting on. Cheers.

I was banded monday also and have the same pain in my shoulder. Your post made me feel better. I am not taking anthing for pain as I can't stand the crushed meds. Good luck

I have just had the band done. I told nobody but the immediate family. I am curious as to whether or not I should tell my friends or let them figure it out over time. I told some of the neighbours that I had a small laproscopic abdominal procedure and they haven't asked for details. Funny that this is bothering me, I guess that means things are going well. First week liquid diet not an issue so far. Good luck to all us portly beggars.

Interested in sharing the experience and to know how you are progressing vs my progress. I am a 60 year old male and am interested in a quick note once every couple of days. I was banded on the 14th of July - Monday. Everything went well - no complications. I have 5 small wounds. that are not giving me any trouble. Good luck to all.:frown:

My first post. I am scheduled for the procedure on July 8th. I am a 60 year old male who has been obese fo 30 years. BMI 40, wieght 250 Lbs, High BP, arthritis, etc. I hope to get down to 165 Lbs. I have tried most diets including WW, Atkins, etc. etc.and have allways ended up slightly heavier than when I started. I just retired and want to play more golf and travel (see the world). Well thats it wish me luck.