I am getting banded on 12/13 and just got my food plan. I am wondering how bad the first few days are and if anyone else had a three week liquids only diet? I am a bit concerned about being either hungry or not being able to get in enough liquid.

Hey Dawn, you will be fine. I didn't have 3 weeks, but it sure felt that way.

My surgery went swimmingly, and I was even shopping the next morning right out of the hospital.

By 3 weeks out, I was horseback riding.

I'm on my three weeks, today i eat a little bit of fish. But it was very difficult for chewing. I was banded on Nov 8th and i lost 24lb. The first 3 or 4 days was unpleasent. But now i'm very happy. Keep it up.

Hi Dawn and Welcome

Wowee that date is right around the corner. Congratulations.

I did 3 weeks of liquids, 2 of clear liquid and 1 of thicker liquids. Everyone is different the first few weeks. Some people are not hungry for weeks and then there's me. I was hungry from day one. The Clear Liquids was imho very hard for me but I kept thinking about the reward at the end (which is more weight loss). Thicker liquids wasn't so bad, more manageable. Then mushies was better and now I can eat everything

Hang in there and try not to worry about what you don't know will happen. Hopefully you'll be one of the lucky ones and won't be hungry. It will be a breeze, you'll see.

Hugs and good luck !!

Eileen

Hi Dawn,

Am being banded next Tuesday, have not gone through the liquid phase yet. Just wanted to say hello, I am also a NH Banster to be. Nice to e-meet you.

Hi I was banded yesterday. I have not had problems getting liquids down.Make sure you have Gas X Liquid, pain meds and something prescription for nausa.I am having pain in my shoulder and neck from the gas they use during surgery. I had bought at Walmart a little pillow with a vibrator in it. IT HAS BEEN A LIFESAVER. You may also need a heating pad.I have a back and shoulder with heat massager it has helped alot.I am sore somewhat but the gas pain is the pits.My lower stomach is growling but my upper stomach is not hungry. Weird. Lots of luck it was not that bad.

I just finished reading "Gut Feelings" by Carnie Wilson and she raved about sleeping in her recliner when she got home. I am seriously considering renting one for about a month. Good Luck.

But did Carnie Wilson have her surgery laproscopically? I don't know if they did that back then. My girlfriend had RNY done around then and hers was done openly.

Patty I slept in my recliner for 4 nights, I just could not lay down strait, or even with a bunch of pillows under me. My recliner really did save me

I slept in my recliner for a week and half...I just couldn't get comfy until after that point.

It is great to hear from people who have done this. I am very excited to have this done.

i love your sense of humor. keep it up

boop-n

Waaa, I don't have a recliner - now I am getting nervous!

i had my lap band done on friday. the liquids went down no problem. yesterday i had only Water and beef broth. today i added sugar free pudding...all went down well.

not much pain for me. i had pain in my shoulders from the gas for about 48 hours...that was it....the hardest part is getting in and out of bed. no recliner in my house, but if i had one i would be using it!!

i was VERY nervous and now am so happy..you will be too : )