I JUST STARTED MY LIQUID DIET TODAY. IM SCHEDULED TO GO IN ON THE 25TH OF MARCH. A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT TOO LATE TO TURN BACK NOW. ANY POINTERS THAT I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I GO IN. ANYBODY.

I don't have any pointers because I'm not that far into my journey yet but I wish you all the luck! Keep thinking of the healthy results in the long run! Hugs.

Don't let your nerves get the best of you. Im sure you didn't come to your decision for surgery overnight so be confident in your choice. I too am newly banded (3/11/11) but have these pointers to offer (that I'm using too):

• Realize there will be good days and not so good days, take each day one at a time.
• Prepare for recovery by ensuring you have all of your post op diet med needs on hand (Vitamins, pain meds, Jello, broth, Protein supplments, sugar free popsicles, Water, ).
• Write yourself a note of encouragement before the procedure as motivation on the days you have a hard time.
• Remember that pain (if you have any) will eventually go away
• Remind yourself to be patient about the weightloss and realize it's a process.
• Walk as much as you can tolerate without overdoing it
  
  Best Wishes!