Started this whole journey in July, banded this past February 3rd. Pain was not as bad as I thought it would be. I think the worst part of the whole procedure was drinking that awful thick fluid to make sure everything was passing through ok. Justing thinking about it makes me gag. Also had a very large hiatal hernia repair done at the same time. On third day of clear liquids, one more day to go. Have not been really hungry, just feeling really dry most of the time. Trying to keep liquids coming in as fast as I can without any discomfort.

Welcome, and congrats on being banded!

Welcome to the other side. I started my journey in April and was banded 12/29. I was on liquids 2 weeks pre-op and 2 weeks post-op, then mushies for 2 weeks. Had first fill 2/1, very little restriction yet. Had my first "stuck" episode last night, the refried beans were thicker than I expected. It did hurt but I was laughing at myself for not being more careful. Slimed, PBed a lot and walked around. It was better in about 15 min. Lost 42# before surgery with WW and 18 after. I know that this band is going to help me to a healthier more active life.

Started this whole journey in July, banded this past February 3rd. Pain was not as bad as I thought it would be. I think the worst part of the whole procedure was drinking that awful thick fluid to make sure everything was passing through ok. Justing thinking about it makes me gag. Also had a very large hiatal hernia repair done at the same time. On third day of clear liquids, one more day to go. Have not been really hungry, just feeling really dry most of the time. Trying to keep liquids coming in as fast as I can without any discomfort.

I was banded on the 3rd as well. That thick fluid was horrible. I drank it way to fast just to get it down, and without to many details I had to drink more. I think the worst part for me has been the gas pain and last night I started feeling hungry and smelling the food that my DH was eating just made it worse. I have to do 2 full weeks of liquids and then "baby food" stage. This is very hard but going to be worth it in the end!