TKW

I think you're right about this.

I agree... he's a quack. I would find another Dr/Clinic and have it checked out.

Me too...

Nope... sticking with my original thoughts, Creep - o - la!

Crossing mine for you too! Good Luck!

Can't believe my Surgeon lied to me!

Some of us didn't even have to do the pre-op diet. I was askedd try and lose weight, It took me 3 months to lose 18 pounds but I was not on any specific diet. You've done great losing 8 pounds, your dr. won't be able to tell you cheated. You've lost, that's what they want to see! Try to stick to your Dr.'s order and good luck on Friday!!!

Is this a pre-op diet? You just have to get back on track after you fall off. You can do it. Don't beat yourself up for eating fish. At least it wasn't pie!!! I was required to lose weight prior to surgery but had no specific diet, and no liquid diet before surgery. I think that would be really hard just keep doing your best. The purpose is to shrink your liver because that is the organ in the way of doing this surgery laproscopically. If you have fallen off and eaten fish I don't think it will do much harm. Good LUCK!

My recovery was great but there is no way I could have done it. You will not feel good enough. I think it is a bad idea.

I have days where I am STARVING. I eat protien, it will fill you up more than anything else will and it stays with you longer. Don't know why you are so hungry after a fill, but the band seem to do strange things sometimes.

Well, I don't know what you are eating but a lot of people advise, if your calories are below 1000 in a day to increase your calories up to 1200 - 1300. A lot of people have luck doing that. Too few calories your body tries to reserve. I know you don't have much time for exercise but If I don't exercise, I don't lose weight. Good luck!

yeah, 24 hours I think is a general rule of thumb.

water would definately help you go to the bathroom.

the most important thing is that you stay hydrated. If it only consists of water the first couple of days I don't think that is a big deal. But make sure you are at least getting water. Good Luck to you all!

A lot of people are super tight in the morning. I am 9 months post op and I can not get anything down until about 10:00am. that and the fact that you are still full of gas and recovering from sugery so you are swollen... I think everything is perfectly fine. Burping will not mess up your band. You're doing great, good luck on your journey!

Honestly... I'd have the band removed and just be who you are, just be happy. It probably is not going to work for you and neither will any other WLS. Just be fat and happy!!!

I haven't eaten soup since I was in the "liquid" stage right after surgery. My surgeon strongly suggested I didn't. The purpose of the band is to eat solid food to fill you up so you eat less and do not get hungry between meals. My understanding is soup will go right through your band (just like the slider foods you mentioned, chocolate, pudding, etc.) and will not curb your hunger. I really.... "eat normal" meat, veg, potato, salad... healthy normal, the things I have eaten my entire life minus the "crap". But, It seems like your soup thing is working for you as you have been very successuful in your weight loss. Continued Luck on your journey!

I agree, your ok. I worried about EVERYTHING at first too!

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LOL... yup, been there done that! Isn't that an awful feeling! Congrats on the new size!

Well... you need to get your protien in (not just liquid form) and too tight can lead to food getting stuck that can lead to throwing up which could cause your band to slip. Not sure if you can get all the Vitamins and minerals you need in 1/4 cup of food. The band seems to work best for people who find the perfect restriction. Those that are too tight seem to resort to eating "slider" foods that are usually higher in calories which leads to little or no weight loss. This would be best decided with your Dr. Good Luck to you.

I agree, that's what your band is for. It seems slow at times but work with your band and it will come off.

Some Dr.'s say no, some say it's ok, some say it can stretch your pouch some say it's just uncomfortable. I don't know what the answer is. I gave carbonated beverage up for the most part. I have had a couple of mixed drinks where I have stirred them up a lot so there isn't much fizz in them. I liked my soda pre surgery but i am now at the point where I never want one. Follow your surgeons suggestions.

Good luck tomorrow! It will go great.

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! Creep-O-la!!!