I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

To all my march bandsters that are are struggling through the pre op diet i feel you. It is not easy but we must stay strong, it does work and well worth the sacrafice! Im being banded tomorrow morning. In my 7 day liquid diet so far ive lost 10 pounds. Ive struggled for to loose that much for months and have done it now in just 7 days

_{Got in 1/2 of protein shake and 1/2 bottle of water in so far. I start mushies, very happy about that. Back to work on sunday I work 12 hrs shifts standing I'm scared can hardly stand 2 hrs much less 12 hrs. Tryin to get into an exercise routine mostly walking to get prepared. Scars are healing well no leakage or redness.}

_{To those banded:}

_{How often are you getting on the scale? I figure I will weigh in once a week just to see if I have progressed. The scale has not been my friend in the past so kinda skeptical about it now.}

I can't help but weigh myself every other day, my husband keeps telling me he's going to hide the scale! I think once a week is perfect, but my self control isn't very good!

New here! My surgery is next Tuesday, March 20th. Is anyone else here from Phoenix?

Welcome Brandi! You'll learn lots and lots on here. I love it! Good luck on your journey! My surgery is next Thursday the 22nd! WooHoo!

Great job on all of you who are post op, sounds like you're doing well. Hope your journey goes well. Deb

New here! My surgery is next Tuesday, March 20th. Is anyone else here from Phoenix?

Brandi18 welcome!!! I was banded on 6th of March and I am so ready for even the mushi foods. You are going to do great

_{Got in 1/2 of protein shake and 1/2 bottle of water in so far. I start mushies, very happy about that. Back to work on sunday I work 12 hrs shifts standing I'm scared can hardly stand 2 hrs much less 12 hrs. Tryin to get into an exercise routine mostly walking to get prepared. Scars are healing well no leakage or redness.}

_{To those banded:}

_{How often are you getting on the scale? I figure I will weigh in once a week just to see if I have progressed. The scale has not been my friend in the past so kinda skeptical about it now.}

Wow, my surgeon didn't want me going back for two full weeks, I go back on Thursday of next week as my post op isn't til Wednesday. My surgeon glued my incisions but they still itch but it is getting better. I am so ready for mushie foods but was told to do liquids for a complete two weeks. I am having a hard time getting down the protein shakes and not sure what I can do about it. I agree with you on the standing and hope and pray that you can get through your shift on Sunday.

New here! My surgery is next Tuesday, March 20th. Is anyone else here from Phoenix?

I am not from Phoenix, but I am also be banded on 3/20. This is an awesome site for info, I love it

I am being banded on the 20th as well in Portland, Or. It's almost here!

banded march 13th and everything is great! very sore and off and on tired but i feel wonderful! even got to drink a protein shake today only 4oz and i was super full!

I was banded this morning and I am so excited. Im not feeling much pain or gas so that is good! Everything went really fast! When I got home and looked into the box my band came in I noticed they included a picture of my stomach with the band. Very cool to have

Oh and I forgot to mention that I lost 14 pounds after a week of the pre op liquid diet!

I was banded this morning and I am so excited. Im not feeling much pain or gas so that is good! Everything went really fast! When I got home and looked into the box my band came in I noticed they included a picture of my stomach with the band. Very cool to have

Now that would be cool... Did you get that little wallet card for restaurants too?

Yes I sure did! I registered online so they will send me permanent one.

banded march 13th and everything is great! very sore and off and on tired but i feel wonderful! even got to drink a protein shake today only 4oz and i was super full!

Glad to hear you are doing well, almost 2 weeks out and still tired. Starting to think its from not having real food, I'm weak. Good luck on your journey.