My mother who had was banded a couple years ago in mexico, is gracious enough to say that she will pay for my surgery. The only thing that scares me is the 2 week postop liquid diet. :sad: But I'm willing to push forward and do what I NEED to do to become healthier.

My mother who had was banded a couple years ago in Mexico, is gracious enough to say that she will pay for my surgery. The only thing that scares me is the 2 week postop liquid diet. :sad: But I'm willing to push forward and do what I NEED to do to become healthier.

The 2 weeks post op diet sucks. But the rewards afterwards are amazing. Congratulations and you are a very lucky person to have such a caring mother.

Hi, I'm one week today post-banding.

My post-op instructions are thin fluids for 2 weeks, then puree for 2 weeks.

The post-op diet sucks because it is boring, not because I'm hungry. Haven't felt hungry for one second, have to remind myself to have drinks to ensure enough Fluid & Protein intake. Didn't feel like anything for a couple of days, but doc thinks I had a virus that's going round.

Might be tougher if I was back at work and needed more energy, but feel so normal today that I'm sure when I return to work on Monday I'll feel fine.

I found the week of Optifast pre-op much tougher than this, so if you're coping with that you'll be fine.

All the best

Hi I was banded on 24th and am on my Puree stage its o.k I eat the same meals as I cook for the family but blended last night I blended a small piece of chicken potato , sweet potato , peas and gravy it tasted yummy even though it looks like baby food.. :thumbup: The first week of soup/liquids was the worst but you can do it ...I go back to the dietitian on Monday and I am hoping I can start normal foods (small portions) next week..

So far I have not felt hungry and have lost 1 kilo a week which is fine by me , I have not yet done any excersize but feel less bloated and may start going for a 30 min walk each day from next week....

Good Luck and you can do it once you see the weight coming off you will be more determind....