Hey all - I am new to the forum. I just had my banding on 12/29/11 - 4 days ago. I have lost 13 lbs already but realize it is all water (actually can vouch it is all water). My doctor was great and explained everything to me before my suergery and to my wife right afterwards. I started at 342.5 and my goal is 200. I really will depend on this forum as I have questions and need support. Hope everyone is doing well and has a great new year.

What did you eat or drink prior to your surgery?

My doc only required me having liquids 24 hours before the surgery. Others say their doc wanted longer. I am doing ok though - not hungry but miss chewing... Are you having surgery soon?

Hey all - I am new to the forum. I just had my banding on 12/29/11 - 4 days ago. I have lost 13 lbs already but realize it is all Water (actually can vouch it is all water). My doctor was great and explained everything to me before my suergery and to my wife right afterwards. I started at 342.5 and my goal is 200. I really will depend on this forum as I have questions and need support. Hope everyone is doing well and has a great new year.

Welcome and congratulations on your decision.

Hang in there, follow your Dr's directions, and things will eventually start to happen.

This is great place for information and answers to any questions you may have.

I am having mine on Jan 6 this friday. I was wondering do you still feel hungry or does the surgery actually make you not feel hungry? One of my fears is that I have the surgery and I will still feel hungry all the time. My dr gave me a 2 week liquid diet. I am feeling very hungry now. That's why I wondering what you had to help you through the liquid diet.