Hi Everyone!!

Where are all the March bandsters at?!! I was just approved last week and have a surgery date of March 16th. Looks like I'll be starting a two week pre-op liquid diet (Optifast) on March 2nd which I'm not looking forward to!! Anyone else scheduled for March? Do you have a pre-op diet to follow?

Good Luck to everyone!!

I am on day 2, having had my surgery at noon yesterday. I had my doubts up until a few hours ago but now I think I just might survive this. LOL I got behind on pain meds and decided that is not a good idea. I hate the taste but it is worth it and I need to take them as prescribed through tomorrow at the least.

My biggest hurdle has been coughing but I think I have everything out from my lungs now. I have been doing really well on the sipping Water, I have had apple juice, chicken broth and 1 coffee today (having gotten permission from my doctor on the coffee).

I already know this is the best thing I could have done for myself other than quitting smoking 7 years ago. I am excited for this new life.

I hope everyone is doing well and I hope those with surgery coming up are encouraged.

I'm just a little over a week post-op. Every day feels better than the day before. The scale isn't moving down, but I'm not discouraged. This is for the long haul, not a quick fix. I'm really glad I made the decision to do this. I'm excited about what is to come.:bananajump:

Are you feeling better? I am about 48 hours out from surgery and not doing well. It hurts to yawn! When does it start to get better?

Are you feeling better? I am about 48 hours out from surgery and not doing well. It hurts to yawn! When does it start to get better?

I am feeling much better. Today has definitely been the best day. It's been 8 days since I had surgery.

Hang in there........you will feel better soon.

Just had my 2 week post op app. today, doc said everything looks good and I can go on " mushy" foods, I though was going to be awesome , you know, after being on liquids for 2 weeks, but to my surprise, I can't figure it out what to eat, I tried soft tacos with a bean,chicken and salsa mixture (all blended, the nurse told me , was good) and … Big MISTAKE!!!!Even though I chew it a lot… the soft taco is WAY to thick!

I felt stuck, it was weird!!! And I don't even have any liquid in my band!!! , but I guess my doc is right (surprise, hehehe), I'll learn as I go!!!

I'm also scared of eating and gaining the weight that I lost back!!! What do I do!!!?? haaaaaaaa

I am thinking when I get to the mushy stage the first things I will try are cottage cheese, oatmeal, refried beans, ricotta cheese bake. I think of the mushy stage as things that really do not need chewing and just very small bites. I have no doubts that I am going to be very cautious at first.

Off to my pre-op testing appointment, protein drink and water in hand!!

Yay I'm down to only 1.5 pounds over my preop weight! (jump for joy). I'm trying to really pay attention to the "am i really hungry" or "is this a craving" before I eat (calorie liquids & yogurt) vs drinking (no claorie liquids). I'm suprised that I'm really usually not hungry. although my stomach did growl last night. Although that may have been my gut vs my stomach...things are moving post op now (bathroom talk, sorry)

I think I'll do a Protein shake for Breakfast, then I need to drive the kids to school because they have a science project to each take, then maybe hit the store. we live in the sticks, so I try to take advantage of town runs.

Catching up on the boards and to those who aren't doing well....keep your chin up! The day after surgery and yesterday I thought I made a big mistake I was in a lot of pain between being sore and gas but today I'm starting to feel good. I finally got to shower, just took a walk around the block and the gas is coming up more and more.

Love hearing about everyone’s post op stories and so excited for those who are still waiting for their surgery day. Good luck!!!

Day 2 on this liquid diet.... It's not as bad as I thought it would be SO FAR!!! I know the day is coming where I feel super weak and starving... Praying for Strength!!! I hope everyone out there is doing well... will be banded on March 31st !!! whoo hooo....

I had soup get stuck today and never want to experience that again...OUCH

I never wanna experience that! ouch! I hope everythings alright!

I had soup get stuck today and never want to experience that again...OUCH

Thanks for the support. I'm a week out, and feeling better, but an still on the full liquid diet. I'm getting my appetite back, so tired of soup and Protein shakes, ready for some soft mushy food. Anyway, good luck with your weight loss efforts! Keep us posted.

good luck tomorrow CJ!! I was worried about the same things and although i cant promise you it wont hurt or you wont throw up...I will promise you that you wont be hungry and you WILL lose weight, I weighed myself tonight and I have lost 9 pounds in 2 days...its insane but my swelling is starting to go down and it feels so good to seen my weight get less and less!! Its almost addicting!! Good thoughts for you tomrrow!! we will be waiting to hear how you did~

xoxx

kelli

5 more sleeps until my surgery...I am super excited for a new chapter in my life.

I am still having problems adjusting. Feeling very anxious like I will never be able to eat again. Also feeling like it was pretty drastic. I don't know anyone else who has ever done this and only my husband knows what I did. I wish I had something to compare it to. There is a support group on the 28th so I am going to try very hard to make that. Just wish it was sooner. It helps to read that other people were anxious too here on the boards.

Hang in there...I am 8 days post op and finally feeling close to normal. Some days have been harder than others. Yesterday I was having mini breakdowns because I felt like I wasn't getting any nutrition..every time I ate I got a headache and nauseated. Today everything was much better. I guess what I'm saying is that it does get better... just give yourself time to heal and adjust to everything. Also it was really hard for me to tell people I was going to get banded but to my amazement I have gotten an amazing amount of support. Thank goodness for this forum where we can share and not feel like we have to go through this journey alone

I am still having problems adjusting. Feeling very anxious like I will never be able to eat again. Also feeling like it was pretty drastic. I don't know anyone else who has ever done this and only my husband knows what I did. I wish I had something to compare it to. There is a support group on the 28th so I am going to try very hard to make that. Just wish it was sooner. It helps to read that other people were anxious too here on the boards.