Here is how my Surgeon did it.

Banded 1/31.

1st week, 3 days Clear liquids, then 4 days heavier liquids. Able to lift (exercise) and soak after 1 week.

2nd and 3rd week, soft foods (mushies)

4th week, solid foods

Filled today, exactly 4 weeks post op. 4cc in a 11cc band. Had me drink Water before I could leave.

Liquids again for 24 hrs.

Then, 1 cc per month thereafter, if needed.

He did emphasize that procedures are vastly different between men and women.

So now I feel the post-op is behind me and I am entering a new phase.

Yep! This part is much better yay real food! Also keep in mind it can take a couple week to really feel the fill so don't get discouraged.

I get my first fill this coming Mon- March 7th and can't wait! I've been eating real food for 3 weeks and am starting to gain weight! I don't like it one bit! I know I have to get better at my portions and need the bands help at this point! My jeans are getting too loose though!

Here is how my Surgeon did it.

Banded 1/31.

1st week, 3 days clear liquids, then 4 days heavier liquids. Able to lift (exercise) and soak after 1 week.

2nd and 3rd week, soft foods (mushies)

4th week, solid foods

Filled today, exactly 4 weeks post op. 4cc in a 11cc band. Had me drink Water before I could leave.

Liquids again for 24 hrs.

Then, 1 cc per month thereafter, if needed.

He did emphasize that procedures are vastly different between men and women.

So now I feel the post-op is behind me and I am entering a new phase.

I am with you - I had my 1st fill today, and got 4cc's in an 11cc band. My surgeon has me do two days of liquid, 2 days of mushies (which for me is another 2 days of liquid because I cannot "do" mushie texture), 2 days of soft food, then regular diet again. Everything else you said though was the same. The Frankenstein moment with the needle hanging out of my stomach while I drank was wierd at 1st, but ah - it's all part of it, right? I am excited to have made it to this part of the journey!

Yep! This part is much better yay real food! Also keep in mind it can take a couple week to really feel the fill so don't get discouraged.

Thanks for that info. here it is 24hrs later and I can guzzle down a large glass of Water like it was nothing.

Here is how my Surgeon did it.

Banded 1/31.

1st week, 3 days clear liquids, then 4 days heavier liquids. Able to lift (exercise) and soak after 1 week.

2nd and 3rd week, soft foods (mushies)

4th week, solid foods

Filled today, exactly 4 weeks post op. 4cc in a 11cc band. Had me drink Water before I could leave.

Liquids again for 24 hrs.

Then, 1 cc per month thereafter, if needed.

He did emphasize that procedures are vastly different between men and women.

So now I feel the post-op is behind me and I am entering a new phase.

I got banded on 1/31 as well. Getting my first fill on March 9th. Indeed a new phase - we shall soon start feeling restriction.

Remember, you may not feel your fill right away. It has taken some people up to four weeks to feel their fill.

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