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every doc has their own plan post op mine from Ohio was full liquids 4-6 ounces every 3 waking hours for 2 wks after surg. Call your doc Mon and clarify for sure- great to hear the gas has gone-I was banded 12-21-06 and have lost 102 pounds so far about 45-50 to go-slow & steady . Good luck it does work-I'm living proof.

your wt loss prior to surg helps your liver shrink so your doc has a easier time during surgery,and the preop wt loss helps you get started on smaller controlled portions prior to surg. you will be amazed at how much control you will have after surgery. hope all goes well keep in touch

Greetings: I'm new to the site, age 54,was banded 12-21-06,starting weight was 310,have lost 102 pounds so far-about 50 pounds per yr,seems slow but it has been a good slow loss and good for the tummy skin to take its time and not be hanging. Hoping this yr will be when I get to my goal- another 45-50 pds to go. Not always been easy, some slow times but I'm back on track with wt loss & inches. Would like to hear from anyone who has been banded in 2006 and know your ups/downs/etc.