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 had the same when I would bend over I would fee really tight and if I did it too much the pain would last for a while. But I'm just under 3 weeks and no more problems like that. My port area gets a little sore when I lay different ways but that's it. I'm the toe to push myself too. I should be in tr mushy stage but I've been eating solids and chewing well all week with no issues. Everyone heals at different rates.

Good job on the 12lbs!

Best of Luck !!!

Greetings all, I am almost 4 weeks post op now, and I still have some tenderness when I move a certain way. I had a minor infection in one of my incisions, (the one right under the port) and that was kind of setback.

I actually gained a bit of weight 2 pounds to be exact as the infection healed and the wound drained. It's amazingly strange how our bodies work. Once the infection cleared I lost the gained weight plus one more.

We are still in the mushy phase of food, though I confess we have moved forward to things like shredded baked chicken. We are both doing well hubby and I. I try not to do the comparison thing as he is losing weight rapidly. He's about 33 pounds down since pre-op diet. Gotta love men's ability to lose that weight!

Here I go though…long day at the office I've caught a cold everyone is SICK around me, and it's about 90 something degree's here in NY, but I am going to the gym! A mild stroll on the treadmill for about 20 minutes or so will save me from sitting in the 2 hour traffic pattern headed out East.

Best to you all! Enjoy the weekend.

Drink as much as you can Lisa to get that cold out! Hope you feel better.

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_{How is everyone doing this June day?}

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Doing great! Started walking last week and I love all the energy I have now. I probably need a fill, which will be next Tuesday. How are you doing?

Not bad. Feeling better finally the last two weeks how been rough for me. Being sick and both father and father in law in hospital for major issues blood clot in lungs and curated artery surgery. Planning graduation for the youngest of 5 boys I have been exhausted. I need a 36 hour day to fit it all in.

Feeling so much better now though still coughing a bit. I made it back to the gym this week finally. Walking for 30 min gives me some time to unwind during the work day. Learning to enjoy it!!

I think I may need a full but not sure. I get hungry often but don't really eat very much. I see the nutritionist tomorrow. I read we are supposed to eat three meals a day and be satisfied. They key for me might be smaller more frequent meals i dont know but the three meals are nit really working for me. How about you?

Not bad. Feeling better finally the last two weeks how been rough for me. Being sick and both father and father in law in hospital for major issues blood clot in lungs and curated artery surgery. Planning graduation for the youngest of 5 boys I have been exhausted. I need a 36 hour day to fit it all in.

Feeling so much better now though still coughing a bit. I made it back to the gym this week finally. Walking for 30 min gives me some time to unwind during the work day. Learning to enjoy it!!

I think I may need a full but not sure. I get hungry often but don't really eat very much. I see the nutritionist tomorrow. I read we are supposed to eat three meals a day and be satisfied. They key for me might be smaller more frequent meals i dont know but the three meals are nit really working for me. How about you?

I just had my first fill this past Friday, I have been on mushy foods for 2 days. What I have noticed is, I am feeling STUFFED after my 1/2 cup meals. HOWEVER, that is lasting for 2.5 hours then I have to have a snack. So, I do..but, it is a "healthy- useful to my body" snack. I am a freak about getting all my Protein in everyday, I always go over 60, but it's usually because of my Snacks..like cottage cheese.

I worry about wanting food every couple of hours, but I think as long as we keep it healthy, we will do ok.

I'm glad to hear you are feeling better, and I'm very sorry for all the stress you are experiencing at the same time as dealing with your own health issues.

All this talk about food is making me hungry, I have to go to bed!