Hi everyone,

I am getting banded in 2 weeks and I know eventually I can start to eat certain solid foods but the first few weeks after the band scare me having to be on shakes etc. any words of wisdom?...

Yes, huge words of wisom. Follow your doctors orders to the T, don't veer off, don't listen to others, ONLY YOUR DOCTOR and you will be awesome.

The first 4-6 weeks is imperative to healing, so eat only as directed!!

This site is great for information, actually a lot of excellent recommendations from fellow banders, but your doctor trumps every time!!!!

I was banded Dec 4, I am down 31 pounds......I am very pleased. I started mushies when I was supposed to, I started solids as I was supposed to, I DID NOT take any short cuts and start a day early etc.

Good Luck in your banding....its an entire new life for us 2013 is our time to shine!!!

Let us know how it goes.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Couldn't have said it any better than IP9, Follow your Drs orders.

Your Dr & team work for you and with you.

I agree with the above.

As with anything, message boards can be helpful or horrible. Be selective , share and always follow your doctor's orders.

Also, remember in those weight loss commercials, "results not typical".... that really applies well to weight loss surgery as well!