Hi all,

I was banded June 23rd. I have lost 9 lbs so far. I have been following the liquid diet and will get to progress to pureed this friday hopefully after my post-op visit. I am so ready to chew something. I also have been walking daily. I have been having trouble getting all my fluids in I think. I don't think I am dehydrated but am still not drinking what I should. I find that I am constantly sipping at Water but still not getting it in with the Protein shakes and so on any suggestions? Can I stretch my pouch from drinking liquids?

You won't stretch your pouch with liquids. They go right through. Keep sipping and sipping. I always have water nearby.

Try some Crystal Light or other low-cal water flavorings if you're getting sick of plain water. It's really important to drink as much as possible

Ok thank you I wasn't sure how the fluids went through... I am going to try a different approach today to get all my fluids in. For not eating hardly at all I am not losing what I thought I would... See what the rest of the week brings I guess...

You won't stretch your pouch with liquids. They go right through. Keep sipping and sipping. I always have Water nearby.

This is what I do, and I am 23 days post op and I am averaging 70-90 oz a day of water/crystal light. First I bought a fun cup, if its astetically pleasing your more likely to look at it, I purchased one that I was about to decopage my daughters picture too. It holds 16 oz. I take 7-8 rubber bands and place them on the cup, and each time I fill it, I remove one to keep track of my Water intake. I find that through out the day if I notice its noonish, and I have 5 bands left I know to pick up my pace. Trust me, once u start getting enough of your fluids you will love the way it makes you feel. Good Luck, hope this helps!

Great Idea!!!

Great Idea!!!

I was banded the day after you and having the same issue. I just started cutting up lemon and cucumber in my Water pitcher, and it's a lot better than plain water, which I've always found boring. The crystal lite is a good idea too. Easy to take with you.

Hi all,

I was banded June 23rd. I have lost 9 lbs so far. I have been following the liquid diet and will get to progress to pureed this friday hopefully after my post-op visit. I am so ready to chew something. I also have been walking daily. I have been having trouble getting all my fluids in I think. I don't think I am dehydrated but am still not drinking what I should. I find that I am constantly sipping at water but still not getting it in with the Protein shakes and so on any suggestions? Can I stretch my pouch from drinking liquids?

Banded on the same day, too!

Doctor says that in the stage we are right now, it is more important to HEAL from the surgery than to concentrate on losing weight. Was your band sewn in? That takes time to heal, too.

Crystal Light is my friend for sure!!! Keep one of your 64 ounce juice bottles to make your Crystal Light in. That way, once you have finished that bottle, you have done a good job at getting your Water down. Fill it up again for the next day.

I'm not feeling any restriction like I did the first week. Dr. says that is good because it means the swelling is going down and I am healing. Wooo Hooo! Can't wait till my post op visit on Monday to see if I have lost anything since Surgery.

We need to start a JUNE 23RD Banded group! but I'm not sure how to do that. Anyone know how???

I went for my post op visit on friday the 8th all is well and advanced to pureed foods yay... I am not sure if my band is sewn in or not... I know I have the Realize band though. Have lost 12 lbs so far am pleased with that. I go back August 5th for my first fill which they said will be 5 ccs... Do you wanna be my buddy since we are banded same day

Banded on the same day, too!

Doctor says that in the stage we are right now, it is more important to HEAL from the surgery than to concentrate on losing weight. Was your band sewn in? That takes time to heal, too.

Crystal Light is my friend for sure!!! Keep one of your 64 ounce juice bottles to make your Crystal Light in. That way, once you have finished that bottle, you have done a good job at getting your Water down. Fill it up again for the next day.

I'm not feeling any restriction like I did the first week. Dr. says that is good because it means the swelling is going down and I am healing. Wooo Hooo! Can't wait till my post op visit on Monday to see if I have lost anything since Surgery.

We need to start a JUNE 23RD Banded group! but I'm not sure how to do that. Anyone know how???

hello i was also banded in june on the 22nd.it is so hard getting 64oz's of fluid in each day but i do try.i go for my first fill on aug.5th.im so ready.what are you ladies eating on a daily basis

I was banded on the 16th and also had a problem getting my Water in and still do. I have found that sugar free kool-aid does the trick for me. Crystal Light is good too, but I think I burnt myself out on it through the preop diet. I also drink a lot of Propel flavored water. Good luck!

I am on a pureed diet for a few more days the only thing I have been grinding is chicken everything else just mashed... example of what I eat... today I had 1/4 c oatmeal and 1/4 cup of scrambled eggs for breakfast... lunch was stuffed zucchini with ground chicken and sauce baked in the oven had this smashed up 1/2 cup and for dinner will have 1/4 c of fish and 1/4 c of carrots...

still eating popcicles as Snacks to help get in my fluids... am doing a little better drinking the Fluid but still not getting the 60 ounces every day... and I am lacking on my Protein shakes... so this is what I am going to have to work on...

hello i was also banded in june on the 22nd.it is so hard getting 64oz's of fluid in each day but i do try.i go for my first fill on aug.5th.im so ready.what are you ladies eating on a daily basis

I want 'in'. I was banded on the 24th, and have lost 12. Let's all keep in touch!

JennyPenny

I went for my post op visit on friday the 8th all is well and advanced to pureed foods yay... I am not sure if my band is sewn in or not... I know I have the Realize band though. Have lost 12 lbs so far am pleased with that. I go back August 5th for my first fill which they said will be 5 ccs... Do you wanna be my buddy since we are banded same day

Also banded the 23rd, seems to be a popular June surgery date.

I don't think liquid stretches it because it doesn't really last long in the pouch. The liquid diet for 4 weeks has been the toughest for me, I feel no restriction so I'm hungry shortly after a Protein Shake.

I have found keeping a Water bottle in tow helps and diet drinks with flavor. I don't mean Crystal Lights or sugar-free Kool-Aid (I find them to taste weird), I like diet Snapple especially the diet Noni berry. Yum. The Fuze slenderize is pretty good and the bottle is less than 20 cals and 1-2g of sugar, does not contain aspartame which is a plus if you find yourself running to the bathroom from having so much.

Good luck!

I want 'in'. I was banded on the 24th, and have lost 12. Let's all keep in touch!

JennyPenny

I'm in! I was banded on the 24th also and have lost 19 lbs so far! The shakes suck, so I skip them everyother day. Still trying to get all the fluids in I'm suppose too, Anyone have problems with taking the powder multi vitimin stuff other than me?