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Today was my first day for all liquid diet. I guess all surgeons are different as far as their recommendations but I was told no more than 1/4 of a cup or 2 ounces at a time for 6 weeks. Maybe you are too full? Or too much gas? I agree with the others...call your Dr.

I second the Unjury protein shakes. The chocolate is great. Vanilla is okay but I personally thought there was a bit of an aftertaste. I love that they have an unflavored one that you can sneak in your Jello or Mashed Potatoes. I agree with the previous poster...It is really a personal preferance but there are a lot of great reviews out there for Unjury!

Thanks everyone! I think I was just too excited. I did end up losing a few pounds so it does make me feel better. I need to realize like the previous poster said that it is a marathon, not a sprint and even if I lose a lot at first, I am sure I will have my ups and downs. I appreciate the posts! So far, so good. I go on the all liquid diet today. Recovery as of now, thank goodness has been pretty easy and uneventful.

Agreed, Flowerchild! I was banded on Thursday and yesterday (Sat) I went to a wedding! Not the reception but just the ceremony. Recovery has been a lot less painful than I thought it would be. I did start walking from the get go. That helps with gas more than anything! Also drink Water water water in the hospital. I think that helped too. I know it definitely isn't easy for everyone and I know how painful it can be. My MIL had lapband as well. I did wish someone told me I'd still be hungry. I figured I would be completely repelled by food but I am not. Granted I am not thinking about food all the time like I was pre-op but I still have my tummy rumble sometimes. The good news is the liquids do fill you up.

Thank you, I figured so!

I am brand new here and am excited to have found a forum like this! I had surgery 7/30/09 (2 days ago) and have yet to lose weight! In fact, I have gained 1 1/2 pounds if I take the hospital's scale on the day of pre-op and compare it to my scale at home just now. Should I be concerned or am I way too impatient? BTW the surgery went great and I am not in ANY pain (it should be noted however I was sent home with a pain pump for the incisions).