I had my band placed on Monday, 7/29, and today (8/2) is the first day I have gotten out and about. The past few days have been tough, but manageable. I haven't felt hungry until today so i am sticking to my liquid diet (popsicles, broth, water, unsweet tea) I have tried to take a few sips of a protein shake, but could only get a few sips down before I was full. Today I feel like I could drink my weight in water and eat a cow. Is that normal? I have my first fill/post-op appt on 8/26, but I'm such a worry wort that I know I won't be able to wait until then to see what I am feeling is normal. I have this fear that I have overdone myself and my band has slipped and/or will fail... Any help/advice will be great appreciated.

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My name is Amelia and I am having the lap band on 8/14. I'm excited, but also nervous. I'm new to the site. I hope it will be a good support system and also have lots of good info. Good Luck to everyone! I will be turning 30 this November and its time to do something for myself and start living a more active life.

Wow that is awesome! Congratulations on your success so far, I'm so proud of you! And happy birthday to you! 25 is a wonderful age, I was very happy in my 20's :-)

I know there are bad days but hearing how well people are already doing is a huge help.

My biggest problem has always been eating, I've been single for nearly 5 years and living on my own since I was 17, I find if I'm alone I don't care what I eat or how I do it. This month I'm working on not eating bad, starting my work outs and staying hydrated through the day (no more soda) I've cleaned out my pantry, fridge and freezer and only bring good food into the house. I'm hoping I can keep this up and I know my band will help me with size portions and hopefully the crazy carb cravings I currently have lol.

Thanks Hun, lets please keep in touch. Do you have FB?

Fluids flow right through a wide open band and into the lower stomach. No need to worry about anything at this point.

I'm still wrapping my head around this all..so the liquids post op diet is too Heal the stomach, so in actuality no true restrictions until the fill ( or if surgeon filled at surgery) which I have no fill...other than the small struggle of shoulder pain and lack os seldom burps I'm doing ok.

Wow that is awesome! Congratulations on your success so far' date=' I'm so proud of you! And happy birthday to you! 25 is a wonderful age, I was very happy in my 20's :-)

I know there are bad days but hearing how well people are already doing is a huge help.

My biggest problem has always been eating, I've been single for nearly 5 years and living on my own since I was 17, I find if I'm alone I don't care what I eat or how I do it. This month I'm working on not eating bad, starting my work outs and staying hydrated through the day (no more soda) I've cleaned out my pantry, fridge and freezer and only bring good food into the house. I'm hoping I can keep this up and I know my band will help me with size portions and hopefully the crazy carb cravings I currently have lol.

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Sounds like you are headed on the right path, we've eliminated sodas in our house for almost 5 years or so.. I'm not a fan of diet anything but I've been finding great alternatives... 1/2 diet lemonade and 1/2 unsweetened tea(diet arnold palmer) from chick-fil-a yummy... Plus the kids meal grilled nuggets wi fruit cup instead of waffle fries..better alternative..

Mine was done july 29th, also. Has anyone lost weight?

Mine was on the 24th and I have dropped 7 pounds since surgery but I will say its hard to watch TV everything is FOOD! I'd just like to chew something! i start mushies next week,h nothing to chew till week 4! I will survive!

Hello I'm new here.... I'm having my surgery on July 15 I'm kinda nervous but I'm exited at the same time.. I really need to loose weight because I'm getting really depressed about my weight and my energy level is super low my knees hurts really bad I'm 5'9 and I weight 274.. Before my pregnancies I was 165lbs .. Imagine how I feel??? Please help me to get through this... I cancelled my surgery last month because I got so nervous!!

I'm still wrapping my head around this all..so the liquids post op diet is too Heal the stomach' date=' so in actuality no true restrictions until the fill ( or if surgeon filled at surgery) which I have no fill...other than the small struggle of shoulder pain and lack os seldom burps I'm doing ok.[/quote']

Yes! It is the heal the stomach! You currently have no fill in the band, no restriction. The shoulder pain is from gas, get some gas x and take it and also heat from a heating pad helps that should pain a ton!!! Congrats on being banded!!!!