Had my Band placed on the 4th. No real problems. Was sore, but not in what I would call pain. Stayed in hospital over night. Nurses had me up and walking. Started some Clear liquids (Water, broth and jello). Went down ok.

Went home, been drinking lots of water. Also had coffee, and tomato Soup. Soup tasted real good. Have not had anything backup yet. I feel no hunger at all.

Guess I stay on these liquids for another week or so then try something more substantial.

Started this journey @ 361 pounds.. Just weighed a min ago. 325. I hope this keeps up. At this rate I will see my goal of 250 in less than a year.

No gas problems noted. Just sore.

Claude Allen Green Cove Springs Fl

Your weight loss will probably slow down once you start soft foods and unfortunately your appetite will probably return too. It may be hard to keep losing weight while waiting to have fills and reach the "sweet spot" with your band. I'm not telling you this to discourage you, but to let you know what can happen. It happened to me and I was totally discouraged because I didn't expect it. However, now I've had three fills and am getting close to the sweet spot and am so totally happy!! Just hang in there!

Congrats allen. I was banded 4/2, Monday and doing well too. I go back to work today so a little nervous but time to get back on that horse.

Good Luck to you!

my gas problems didn't start til 4 days post-op. Be prepared just in case.

I lost 15 lbs the first week on liquids, but that has been the most at one time. It slows down drastically once you start eating normal again. At first its a letdown, because you expect to keep losing like that. But as long as you dont gain, your doing ok. Some weeks i dont lose anything, some weeks i lose 3 lbs. It is a constant battle, but one worth fighting for. Good Luck!

Congrats allen. I was banded 4/2' date=' Monday and doing well too. I go back to work today so a little nervous but time to get back on that horse.

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Boy you must be a tough lady. I am felling ok, but I ain't ready for work yet. Don't have to be back til the 18th (April). Hoping to have anothern 10 pounds off by then.

Claude

I was banded on 4/3 and went to work the next day. I had no choice. I did fine. I think we are all stronger than we think we are.