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!

Good luck on the 15th!! I had my surgery last Monday and I feel pretty close to human today. Take your time during recovery and everything will be great.

Getting banded tomorrow at 2:00! I'm excited but nervous at the same time!

Getting banded tomorrow at 2:00! I'm excited but nervous at the same time!

I'm at 715am tomorrow...I totally get you. Good luck partner!!

Getting banded tomorrow at 2:00! I'm excited but nervous at the same time!

Good luck you will do great!!

I'm at 715am tomorrow...I totally get you. Good luck partner!!

Good luck!! You have done a great job preparing for surgery! It will help a lot, you will do great!!!

Surgery went fantastic. Feeling great today...very little pain! Going to go for my four walks today. Best decision EVER!!

Surgery went fantastic. Feeling great today...very little pain! Going to go for my four walks today. Best decision EVER!!

That's great!!!! I'm so happy for you!!

Surgery went fantastic. Feeling great today...very little pain! Going to go for my four walks today. Best decision EVER!!

Congrats leanne190.....if you dont do anything else. WALK..thats what my surgeon told me..

Is anybody else not able to eat after surgery? I'm on day 3 and jut the thought of anything but water makes me ill. The night after surgery I had a tiny bit of broth. And yesterday I forced down one shake. Today all I've ha so far is water. I know I need some protein but I'm just totally not hungry at all.

Is anybody else not able to eat after surgery? I'm on day 3 and jut the thought of anything but water makes me ill. The night after surgery I had a tiny bit of broth. And yesterday I forced down one shake. Today all I've ha so far is water. I know I need some protein but I'm just totally not hungry at all.

I was like that. Was banded on a Monday. Didnt have the appetite to consume a protein shake til that Friday. Didn't wanna see anything. Could hardly drink water. I just wanted to sleep. Now I'm 9 days post op, on puree foods & starving lol

Ok I'm glad I'm not the only one. I was the same way towards the end of the pre op diet. I was having to force down my shakes.

Is anybody else not able to eat after surgery? I'm on day 3 and jut the thought of anything but water makes me ill. The night after surgery I had a tiny bit of broth. And yesterday I forced down one shake. Today all I've ha so far is water. I know I need some protein but I'm just totally not hungry at all.

I totally agree! It was a combination of not feeling hungry and not wanting to eat another protein shake the rest of my life! Believe me, though, after a week your appetite will come back with a vengeance.

Well that's kinda scary. I don't want my appetite to come back with a vengeance. Isn't that supposed to be one of the advantages? Having my surgery on the 24th.

I keep hearing kt will come back. That also scares me because I'm already a little paranoid about eating with this band. I worry about eating the wrong things and getting stuck.

Well that's kinda scary. I don't want my appetite to come back with a vengeance. Isn't that supposed to be one of the advantages? Having my surgery on the 24th.

Sorry! I don't mean to scare you. I'm on mushy food and I don't think I eat nearly enough so I get really hungry 2 hours later. I'm also not eating enough protein. Mushy protein is hard to find and I hate protein shakes. I am certain when I can eat real food (mostly protein) I will not be hungry like that anymore. Probably those who like protein shakes and pureed protein are not having the same experience as me. It's not fun to be a picky eater and newly banded.