So I just got the call from my surgeons office I go in for my pre op group meeting on may 7. I'm waiting on a call from the person who sets up the surgery schedule to set my date. We're shooting for the week of may 13 which would mean I start my pre op diet next week! Ah it's all feeling real now!

Anyone else getting banded around this time? I'd love to have someone on the same timeline as me to talk to!

Good luck to all!

I am about 10 days post-op and after the first 3 days of clear liquid I had to break up and space out the protein shakes. After another day I was able to get 3 in.

Then added some sugar free instant pudding made at home with fat free milk. Ice pops were my saving grace to get the extra fluids in and a nice cup of decaf tea with artificial sweetener.

Today I am still on liquids and purée soup. I have found another on here that offered up a Wendy's chilli with low fat sour cream whipped in blender and that took away some of the blandness to the liquid diet.

I don't think about getting stuck or having an episode I am just going along taking care of myself and adjusting as needed and I am so very happy!

Half a bowl of mushed up chilli and I am full! I love that. Before that would not have been the case.

I purchased some bowls and plates from precise portions.com they are attractive no one has to know they measure your food in secret and I can see what it takes to satisfy my hunger for an hour or more.

I have been eating at intervals to get it all down. 9-11-1-3-5-7 gets all the protein in I need and both hubby and I are doing great.

Also read about a butter finger shake on here somewhere here is their recipe. I would think any fat free milk will do and it's a break from the standard vanilla or chocolate shakes.

mix protein powder with FF butterscotch pudding mix, almond milk, and a teaspoon of peanut butter, blended in my magic bullet. Tastes just like a butterfinger!

Good luck everyone and keep up the amazing work!!

I am about 10 days post-op and after the first 3 days of clear liquid I had to break up and space out the protein shakes. After another day I was able to get 3 in.

Then added some sugar free instant pudding made at home with fat free milk. Ice pops were my saving grace to get the extra fluids in and a nice cup of decaf tea with artificial sweetener.

Today I am still on liquids and purée soup. I have found another on here that offered up a Wendy's chilli with low fat sour cream whipped in blender and that took away some of the blandness to the liquid diet.

I don't think about getting stuck or having an episode I am just going along taking care of myself and adjusting as needed and I am so very happy!

Half a bowl of mushed up chilli and I am full! I love that. Before that would not have been the case.

I purchased some bowls and plates from precise portions.com they are attractive no one has to know they measure your food in secret and I can see what it takes to satisfy my hunger for an hour or more.

I have been eating at intervals to get it all down. 9-11-1-3-5-7 gets all the protein in I need and both hubby and I are doing great.

Also read about a butter finger shake on here somewhere here is their recipe. I would think any fat free milk will do and it's a break from the standard vanilla or chocolate shakes.

mix protein powder with FF butterscotch pudding mix, almond milk, and a teaspoon of peanut butter, blended in my magic bullet. Tastes just like a butterfinger!

Good luck everyone and keep up the amazing work!!

I will be banded on May 28th @ 11am

I'm on day two of pre-op diet and pms... I know TMI. Just glad I'm off of work for few days!! I'm also in Houston, TX. My surgeon is Dr. Jason Ballette in the Woodlands.

Today is my last day as a non Bander. I have surgery at 11am tomorrow. I'm ready to start this new chapter of my life!!! Ready to see the new me!! Getting everything ready and staying prayed up!!

Today is my last day as a non Bander. I have surgery at 11am tomorrow. I'm ready to start this new chapter of my life!!! Ready to see the new me!! Getting everything ready and staying prayed up!!

Praying for you:) good luck!

Good luck!!

Thank You Ladies

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Good luck today I used wilkenfeld in the woodlands but all the docs out here seem wonderful. Let us know how you are after

I was banded may 7th

Three days post-op I'm doing pretty good!! Didn't really have gas pains just a little in my shoulders. My port sight is sore but my other incisions are fine. I start full liquids tomorrow. I'm walking three times a day the neighborhood and just trying to get more water in!!

I'm going thru tru results in houston too. Looking to get band by end of sept.

I'm going thru tru results in houston too. Looking to get band by end of sept.

Good luck!

So it's been a week, pain is so much better. I'm back at work and adjusting. I do have a question. When I bend over I can feel tightness, like my stomach is hard and feels like it's in my chest. Anyone else feel this?

I also made the mistake of eating a little bit of chicken breast yesterday at lunch and even though I chewed it well and ate slow I felt horrible for 5 hours. I hope I didn't screw anything up. As of this morning I'm down 12lbs!!

Hi chastity, congrats on 12 pounds already! I am very surprised you are eatting solids only one week post-op. In the book provided by True Results it is three or four weeks before solid food is introduced. This gives the stomach time to heal. I understand the band is stitched into place? If that is correct then it makes sense that bending over for first two weeks may not be so pleasant. Please keep me updated. I hope you are feeling better and better ever day. How much weight do you hope to lose?

Yeah I called the dr and they said that feeling was normal and to not push myself too soon on the solid food front. I'm kind of stubborn sometimes and I'm not advising it by any means. We're here to learn from others successes and mistakes right? Well big mistake.

Every day gets a little easier and I have to keep reminding myself to give myself time to adjust and be patient.

I hope to lose another 98lbs but would be happy with 60lbs at this point. I have many short term goals to meet before reaching my utlimate goal. One lb at a time.