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I am doing great, down almost 30 lbs since my surgery May 10. I cannot wait to get my fill next week! Since all the swelling in my stomach has gone down I can actually eat so I am more hungry with each passing day. My soreness has been gone for about 2 weeks and I am feeling great. Everyone is saying they are seeing a big difference already so that helps with my motivation to keep up the good work!:thumbup:

Today I start my full liquids! No more water, juice and broth! My first thing I drank was a SF carnation instant breakfast (chocolate) with skim milk. It tastes amazing! lol. So from now I can eat/drink smoothies, protein drinks, SF jello, pudding and popsicles, and broth till next monday then I will be on mushee food. So far I have lost 5 lbs, so excited. How are all my fellow bandsters doing?:redface:

That sucks, I can't lay flat on my back yet, I have to sleep propped up still because I am still sore to lay completely down. Hopefully I will be able to sleep normally this weekend so I can be fully rested for work on monday.

It will be ok. As long as you have lost weight on the pre op die that's all they care about. I did cheat like a couple times but I didn't gain any weight, I still lost weight on my pre op diet so it was ok. Plus, my dr. said I had NO fat on my liver at all. So I was like DAMN, all that 3 week dieting for nothing! lol.

I just bought the shake n' take smoothie make off of solutions website, since starting tomorrow I will be on full liquids and I wantto experiment with smoothies. If if works as well as everyone says it does I am going to buy the extra bottles and make an extra for lunch and put it in the fridge at work that way you don't have to worry about taking the blender with you.

Hey Guys I had my surgey on 5/11 and I am doing great! No hunger, the onlything that sucks is the lack of sleep. Thank god for my liquid hydrocodone! How is everyone else doing? If you have any specific questions feel free to ask! I go back to work on monday, so I am pretty excited... Soooo happy it's done!!!!!!!!!!!:w00t:

Wow! I don't think I would be able to make it with just liquid only! Are you not allowed to have healthy snacks in between or just only liquid for 2 weeks? My first week is almost over with and I must say it's been pretty easy, but I think it's because I have to do it for my surgery so I am more apt to stick with it. I have already lost about 6-7 pounds since I started tuesday. Next week will be 2 weeks away! Good luck on your mother's day brunch, can you not even eat a salad?

rhonda how have you been feeling after surgery? are you hungry at all? keep us posted!

yay rhonda that's so exciting! keep up the good work!

Since we are nearing our surgery dates, who all here has to do some form of pre-op diet? I start my 3 week pre-op diet today and I'm a little nervous because it's a part liquid diet and I hope I don't sabotage myself. I work full time and go to school at night on monday and tuesday, and I have late classes, so hopefully I can stay strong and not cheat because I am starving! My diet is drink 2-3 protein shakes a day with two snacks like fresh veggies or non fat yogurt, and then a lean dinner of chicken or white fish with vegetables. What does everyone else have to do? It's scary and exciting my surgery day is 3 weeks away!!!!!

yay! finally some people replied! i knew i couldn't have been the only one looking forward to things like that! and queenhunt i cannot WAIT to be able to cross my legs again also!

I figured it was time to start a new thread! I was thinking last night, after you get your surgery and start losing weight what are some things you are looking forward to do that average people take for granted? I am talking about simple, every day things that are hard for you or make you extend a lot of energy. One of the things I am looking forward to is getting out of the shower and drying off and doing my night time ritual without getting out of breath. It really frustrates me that I get tired doing that :thumbup:. What are some simple things you all are looking forward to?

Ms. Rhonda I hope your surgery goes great today! I can't wait till you get home and can tell us what to expect!:thumbup: Hoping for a speedy recovery!

I am in Winston-Salem and I am getting my surgery done at Baptist Hospital by Dr. Fernandez. I am so excited because I was a little worried about my out of pocket expenses, but I found out my that employer pays $2000 of my deductible! Yay!:thumbup:

Congrats ausamerican33!! I am in NC too! You are getting your lap band the day I go in for my pre-op visit.