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I am 9 days out.....tomorrow I get to start mushies and soft foods. I have seen the list: cottage cheese Hummus greek yogurt refried Beans Scambled eggs does anyone have any "meal" like tips? We are having company tomorrow night and they do not know I am banded. I am trying to think of something that we can serve that will also feed me without calling attention to myself. In hindsight I would not have hosted so soon after being banded...but this was planned before I got my date.

I had my surgery the same day as you. I have been on full liquids since Monday and I can move to soft foods on Saturday. I haven't been hungry at all yet---in fact the times my tummy rumbled I think it was telling me I was full. I do have 4cc in a 10cc band though so that may be making a huge difference. I am also eating/ drinking 60grams of Protein a day. I use unjury mix. it's 20g protein per scoop. I use the chocolate as a shake in wtr/ milk and the unflavored mixes in great with soup or Water drinks. The chicken flavored is awesome as a broth. I also use the protein bullets----26g I drank one yesterday---8 sips---it wasn't that bad--not that great but it got the protein in.

My first experience was with Dr Enochs office...I watched the seminar online and submited my information. I waited and waited. I called....left a message...and waited. Finally got a call back and was told it would be 3-4 days to verify my insurance even though I already had the information from them. I finally got a call 12 days later. By that time, I had researched other Doctors, gone to a seminar,been verified and had my first appt with Dr. Moran's office. I am 100% satisfied with the staff at Dr. Moran's office---they return calls within the day ( usually within the hour) I feel educated and relaxed about this process. I am really glad I switched over....

I was banded last week and was told nothing over 10lbs for 6 weeks. A mother of a baby was at my seminar and they suggested waiting until the child did not need to be held as often.

I was banded the same day as you: My doc sai gas pains can stick arounnd for several weeks.....burping, farting, and walking helps get it out. He suggested the gas strips if needed. My doc told me to cut/crush all medication that was larger than a pinky finger nail---remember the LARGE STRAW theory. Good Luck with everything....make sure you stay hydrated.

I was banded a few days ago. I have told few people but have a great support team. My DH 2 good friends at work to keep me accountable and will know in case of a random emergency 2 other friends--one has the band and was my buddy--the other is starting the process My parents, boss, inlaws do not know. At this point I dont want to be on display or held accountable to someone eles idea of where I should be. I figure as time goes by I may tell more people----but I can't "untell" someone so for now it's a secret ( a good! secret)

im 2 days out and doing great. off the meds~ went for a walk drinking fine making plans to go to work on Monday--I get to start full liquids then!!

I am 2 day post op too. I am having no problems with getting my liquids in---I am rotating Water, popsicles, Jello and broth. Over the course of the day I ate 5 popsicles and 3 of those jello cups. I took my last dose of meds at midnight last night and I haven't needed anything else. We went for a .50 walk this afternoon. I don't know if this helps you---but i sounds like we are having similar experiences.

I'm joining you tomorow~ I'm joining you tomorrow!!! Woot!

Wooohhhhooooo Just got a call.....they moved my surgery up!! I have to be there at 11:30 and go time is 1:30. I am so very excited......dh jumped my bones since it's the last action he will get for a while. That made my day too!!

I was only supposed to do the 2 day diet of liquids but when I decided to do a 3rd to flush out the junk I ate over thanksgiving. I am hoping to get bumped up...they said if anyone cancels I can be moved into their slot... the anisetologist said I could have water until 9am but I may do the midnight or 3am thing to be on the safe side. This hasn't been too bad...I just had the Unjury chicken soup for dinner with some lima beans thrown in---it was pretty tasty.

Can I jump on this BANDwagon??:biggrin: I have been lurking alot but hesitated to post because I thought something would happen to dash my hopes and dreams. I had my pre-op on December 22 and I am being banded on December 30!!! Woohoo!! Today is Day Two of a 3-day liquid diet....I am doing surprisingly well. My surgery isn't until 3:50pm in the afternoon....has anyone had to deal with that??

I hope you are feeling great by now. I am planning ( hoping) to go through Dr. Enochs too. I am still waiting on my inital appt......eerr!!

Hi-- I have just started researching the lapband. I have my inital consult next week with my surgeon but I have a question about life after banding: I see 3 meals --no snacking---at least 64 oz of liquids. I see a lot of talk about shakes. Are the shakes considered the MEALS or are the shakes a supplemental protein?? Can someone who is banded post a general daily meal plan?? Thanks so much ---hope to be joining you soon!