Nervous about life after the band

[paigemomma 1]

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?...

[**IP~LB** 279]

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!!!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

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

Your Dr & team work for you and with you.

[Banterwonder 63]

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!