Hi all,

I am being banded on Aug 10th and the fear and panic is setting in. I am so scared about having something added to my body. I try to think of it as breast implants, just less fun, and that seems to calm me a bit. I have two small children that I will still need to cook for constantly. I'm scared that I will be constantly hungry for the first 2 weeks that I am on Clear liquids only. Has anyone dealt with this? I am also afraid that once I am allowed to eat normal food that it will be uncomfortable.. Any advice and ideas on preparation is greatly appretiated. I've been making chicken broth and Jello for days now.

I know it is very difficult right now because those liquids are no joke. I used to get the packs of Raman Noodles and discard the noodles and just boil some Water and add the packet of powder. That was tasty to me.

I make lemonade: Glass of water, on lemon squeezed and couple slices in water, then about 3 packs of spenda. Soo Good. Sometimes I add lime or orange.

After your surgery, you shouldnt be too hungry, it just depends on you. I used to have to force myself to eat something. Its gets a little easier. Now I am 4 months out and I am starting to get hungry. TIme for a band-fill.

Lapband with Gastric Plication

04/11/2011

Hi all,

I am being banded on Aug 10th and the fear and panic is setting in. I am so scared about having something added to my body. I try to think of it as breast implants, just less fun, and that seems to calm me a bit. I have two small children that I will still need to cook for constantly. I'm scared that I will be constantly hungry for the first 2 weeks that I am on clear liquids only. Has anyone dealt with this? I am also afraid that once I am allowed to eat normal food that it will be uncomfortable.. Any advice and ideas on preparation is greatly appretiated. I've been making chicken broth and Jello for days now.

I have no suggestions just know I am in the same boat. I am having surgery on the 11th. Praying for you. Please keep us informed.