My3lilaggies

You have to realize that most people preband have been eating in excess of 2500+ calories every day. So eating between 1000-1200 calories is a dramatic cut in the amount of calories eaten :thumbdown:. Therefore, the band is doing exactly what it is designed to do.

My husband and I were both banded by Dr. Kim. We are in North FW/Keller. He has been fantastic!!!!

So I just got back from the doctor. I had 3 cc's of fluid in my band! She took it all out and said I should start to feel lots better. Unfortunatly, I have to do an extra week of liquids now

Thanks for the responses. It was a very thin strained cream of chicken made with skim milk and water, that was ok'd by my doctor. I did call my doctor and they said it is just random post op swelling. Also that there is fluid in my band now and that maybe they need to take some out. She also said that it could be residiual gas building up. So hopefully all will settle down soon

I am 11days post op and on a full liquid diet. Yesterday I was having soup and felt like something was stuck in my throat. The feeling lasted for a good five hours. This morning I woke up feeling great. After my second protein shake, however, I got that same stuck feeling. That was at noon (six hours ago) and I haven't been able to drink anything since. Just wondering what some other thoughts are from those with more experience than me Also, how long does a "stuck" feelig usually last? Thanks!

Wish you the best Jen!

Hi all I had my surgery this morning. So far it had been ok. My biggest complaint is the not being able to breath deeply. I was prepared for everything else, but not that I'm glad to hear that it will get better soon!

Well, tomorrow is the day for me! I started to get nervous last night...but I am just keeping my eye on the prize and trusting God, and all will be well! I'm headed to the grocery store today so my family will have lots of premade frozen dinners to eat for the next week or two so I don't have to worry about making dinner. This last few days of liquids has been very frustrating for me...and I know it doesn't help that it is my TOM...yeah, just what I wanted for surgery day :thumbup: I don't understand the posts that people say they stop being hungry after the first few days. I would say I felt hungry 60-70% of the time. It wasn't ever a big deal, just annoying. I figured I made the choice to get WLS, so I need to deal with the consequences, both good and bad that come with it! I hope I have smooth sailing like so many of you that are already done!

It may be silly, but I can't wait to take my kids to Six Flags, and Disneyland!!!

Yay Kelly! Congratulations!

Whoo Hoo!!! Looks like those banded so far are doing fantastic... Congrats to you all

Good Luck Amber! Take lots of deep breaths, prayers and positive thoughts and you will do fantastic!

Jen, I have had lots of the same thoughts! My surgery is a week from today and I am getting really excited. Like you, I decided I don't want to be sitting here a year from now at the same weight or....gasp....heavier. Luckily life is all about choices and I have made the choice to have the band help me get healthy!

Kelly...That is super exciting! Good luck!

I love seeing good success stories! Thanks for boost, I needed it! I am on day 6 now of pre op liquids, and I took my kids to the McD's drive thru. It was tortue, but I stuck it out. Good luck to this weeks surgers!

Why do you think it is that some people only lose 30-40 pounds when other can lose 100+? Do you think it is directly related to their effort or do some just not lose as quickly as others? I have a friend who was banded last September and she has lost over 96 pounds. She said for her this whole process has been really easy with only a few minor bumps in the road... I know 95% of this journey is what each individual person makes of it!

Hi all! I am being banded on August 10th! I am on day 4 of an all liquid pre op diet. It really hasn't been that bad. I'm excited to be finally on my way of permanent weight loss! This site has been fantastic for gathering information and support...and I cant wait for that to continue! Emsey, do you live in Belgium? That is where I met my husband....and a beautiful country. I look forward to seeing all of the hope and possibilities ahead of us!

I too just had this experience today. My sister came to me and told me she would not be able to be a part of my life for a while. She fully admits that it is her own feelings preventing her from being supportive and she acknowledged that she is jealous. It makes me sad that she feels this way, but I also realize that she has to deal with it on her terms. I am set for surgery on Aug 10. I alps am lucky enough to have a wonderfully supportive husband. This is about what is best for me and my future not what is going to make others happy :thumbup: