Gatorrev

Got my band July 14 Went home same day Took Tylenol III 3 times over the first 24 hours. Nothing since Still on clear liquids Stomach is a bit sore if I lie on it, or wear a belt. Able to drink same as before surgery. Noticed very little difference in any areas. Life is good

I got banded Friday July 14th. Since last Tuesday (July 12th) I have lost 13 more pounds. My total loss is 25 lbs. I did a week of Atkins, and then 2 weeeks of Opti Fast prior to surgery. Though I was going nuts and nibbled on some protien too. On Monday, July 11th I splurged and ate a combo meal at McD's. Dr read me the riot act the next day, and I have been perfect since. My Dr's keep us on clear liquids for 2 full weeks. I am not hungry, but I am bored. I have started watering down the fruit juices to get more water in me. I find the jello melts in my mouth if chewed enough. If not chewed I fill full immediately, and then it melts in my pouch. My 1st consult will be next Tuesday (1 week) and I am hoping for the green light for tomato soup or optifast. I am told that there is another 2 weeks of all liquids before mushies. The weight is falling off, so I am complying. This office has an average weight loss of 75% of excess fat in the first 12 months, so how can I complain??? The surgery was a snap. Zero discomfort since, though I was weary for a few days. All is great here, though I have not chewed solid food in two weeks and am going a bit insane. I am still happy I did this Tim B

July 14th here Tampa Florida area I like the Optifast drinks, though a little research showed that the slimfast optimum drinks are basically the same thing for half the price 48 yr old 6' male, was 425 not sure now after 10 days of atkins and on 2nd day of optifast Looking forward to sailing, going to Gator football games and flying on commercial airplanes again. All things I have cut way back on due to my girth. Nice to meet everyone