WAS a 440lb giant

I just started mushies 3 days ago and my doctor had told me to take in as much liquid as possible..when you feel full just stop..dont try to gulp it. sip it slow.doesnt matter how much(no calorie laden liquids though).. i survived just fine on a lot of water and a couple 12 oz protein shakes a day lus a little cream of chicken soup......still not hungry 17 days post-op, but feeling weak..i know i need more protein..good luck all

I believe it is all a mindset...before surgury I was excited about it...after banding on 10/15, i told myself that I did not go thru all this for nothing...Ive been lucky so far...13 days still not hungry..I mean ever..,really don"t care about food right now because Im on a mission...good luck to all..

banded on the 15th oct.. start mushy thursday..thanks for the suggestions

Im coming up on 2 weeks...was banded 10/15..starting mushy food on 29th..still have no hunger..lost 19 lbs since banding plus 21 lbs before.

hi jayme, i to am going on a cruise..it will be 8 days over christmas..just got banded 10/15 and am still on liquids, and im already worried about 2 months down the road...any advise would be apreciated also.:thumbup:

been banded 5 days..top incision where port is, is totally black and blue...other 4 look ok:thumbup:

hello angela, we celebrate the same day..I too was banded on 10/15/09.. in las vegas by dr. soong of the Gastric Band Institute. I have had almost no pain from the surgury..just a little gas pain in my left shoulder for about 4 hrs after surgury.. I was up and walking within 3 hrs..i did spend the night(ins required it) but could have easily left after surgury,had no bloating, and my 5 scars look descent. been 5 days now, and never had to take any pain meds.outside of being cut open, doesnt feel any different(hope it is not the calm before the storm)ive had no nausea or vomiting since i started liquids,and im never hungry.....we will see what happens in the future...I wii let everyone know:smile: