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I feel the same way and its only been 10 days since surgery I am a bit worried. No constriction at all. I have follwed the diet almost to the t and not a lot of results (only 8 pounds lost) oh well, back at it tomorrow-just had ice cream and it went down fine

I had surgery on the 29th also and my appetite just came back today with a vengance. I have been SO ZGOOD and done exactly what I was supposed to and now I am SO HUNGRY. First fill sceduled for the day b4 thanksgiving

lost 7 pounds on the 10 day liquid diet before surgery. only 1 pound since surgery and post op appt. Kind of discouraged but I am going to weigh myself again today and HOPE for some results. I knew it was going to be slow but when I hear people who are down 25-30 pounds already, I wish I could too. I am in the full liquid staqe after a week of clear liquids:unsure:

was on full liquid for 10 days before surgery and lost only 7 pounds. Just went to my post op appt after a week of clear liquids and only lost 1 more POUND I am very discouraged. 3 weeks with no food and only lost 8 pounds??????????

It was a alot harder that I had expected although the gas pains evreyone is taking about is just NOT happening for me. Someone said a good surgeon will try and remove most of the gas? No clue about that though. Post op tomorrow excited to see how much I have lost. Hope everyone is feeling better-us late October bandsters need to stick together!

was banded on Friday NO gas pains, no hunger pains no incision pains. I feel very lucky. Going back to work tomorrow and I am a little afraid about that but time to move forward. The surgery itself was a LOT harder than I had expected. 5 Incisions covered with glue that falls off. Not being able to go pee resulting in them emptying my bladder at 3am was the worst part. Oh well, have to put all that behind me and move forward to a new life! Down 7 before surgery not sure how many now. Need a new scale!!!!!! I feel a newfound sense of HOPE and freedom. Hope everyone else does well.....

you sound just like me-went well except for the nausea. they sent me home with some medicine for that and am feeling good. One other BAD think was that my bladder wouldnt empty so they had to EMPTY it for my-HOW HORRIBLE IS THAT at 3am?????? home resting now going back to work tomorrow. no hunger at all-

I was so worried aout the 10 day liquid diet now down 7 pounds had surgery on Friday and still no feeling of hunger Maybe the since I was so nausous in the hopspital that helped Home resting now. after 4 days you really arent hungry anymore and nothing sounds good

I am just home from then hopsital and and wondering if I should try benefiber just to get things going? Still just on liquids but the pains meds are suppsed to block you up any suggestions?

surgery went well but had to stay in the hospital an extra day due to feeling nauseous Just got home so had procedure on Friday morning home sunday at noon. was unabke to pee which was NOT fun at all, but other that that on the road to recovery. Much harder that I though it was going to be that for sure, but everyone is different

The day had finally arrived. Tomorrow at this time I will be in surgery. So excited for this new beginning. Now I know that I can do this and now I do have HOPE. Good things are yet to come!:sneaky:

two more days til surgery anyone else on the 29th of October? 8 days into my liquid diet and I am not even hungry. I think I know why they want you to do this, so that you are commited to making a life change. I have already made so many huge changes and the best is yet to come. What a great tool we all have to get us going. People may think this is the easy way, but I KNOW this is just something that will help ME do the hard part. So excited, scared, nervous. It has taken so long to get here.......

good luck to everyone having surgery this week-I am having mine done on Friday and I am a little scared but excited.

6 days into liquid diet-4 more left. If I can do this I can do anything!

Try caffeine for the headache. I had a really bad one day two of my 10 days of liquids b4 surgery-now I am on day 4 and feeling much better. A cup of coffee should take care of the headache and tylenol. I had to call the nurse it was so bad. Hope that helps!

just made it thru day 3 of liquids. I hope I can do this for 7 more days. Had a horrible headache last night-clled the nurse this morning and she said to try caffiene which I did and yes, it got rid of the headache! So sick of Carnation Instant Breakfast though. Tried broth and it was NOT good. Finally told my sister today and it went ok so that is a relief!

I am on day 3 of a 10 day liquid diet (carnation, etc) and I have a raging headache. I NEVER get headaches. Has anyone else had this and what to do to relieve the pain? I don't want to take too much Tylenol but if thats all I can do. HELP!!! ANY suggestions appreciated!

I started the 10 day liquid diet yesterday and no, I did NOT ease into it. I am already getting sick of the Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes so why start them early? I am not sure if I can actually DO this for 10 days. (well 8 days now) but I am going to try. I also bought some optifast which I mix with ice and water in a blender and it is wonderful. I may try some broth tonight because something warm in my stomach would be nice. I already feel like my clothes are loose. Does beer count as a liquid? Just kidding gave that up a week ago.

I hear ya-he can be helping himself out more especially at 16-he plays football so it seems like he is ALWAYS hungry (which does not help me) I just need to decide that I can do this because food is always going to be around and I am going to need to deal with that. I am a single mom so I do most of the cooking unfortunately. Thanks for the suggestions-we are both going to be eating healthier from here on in! Hope you are doing well with your journey!

You are lucky. I am on day two of a 10 day liquid diet. I have a 16 year old son who I have to cook for so this is going to be interesting. I WISH I only had to do three days! Hang in there!

10 days til my surgery and I just started my liquid diet. I can do this RIGHT? I am so excited to have this done. WHat a life changing experience this has been for me. Becoming more aware of why I eat and when I am TRULY hungry. I am so ready for this......

thank you, you are right, just do it. Hearing from others is good so as to not feel so all alone-thanks again,

Do I tell my sister about my surgery or not? She is a very negative person and had gastric bypass 5 years ago and still suffers from throwing up and is pretty miserable. I dont need any negativity around me and I want this to be a success!!! Help!

All I can think about is the surgery. My date is October 29th. Hope I can do a 10 day liquid diet. The only people I have told is a couple of close friends (one of which had this done) and my mom. I am afraid to tell my sister becuz she had gastric bypass 5 years ago, and still suffers symptoms (throwing up) and I think she is going to be negative about this when I tell her. I HAVE to tell her though since she is my ride to the hopsital. WHat do I DO?????

I had to wait too but only 10 weeks. I think it its good to have time to prepare and to be ready both mentally and physically. I am scheduled on October 29th with Dr Svendsen. I am excited and nervous. This is going to be a big step and a much needed change for me. Good luck with everything!