I'm getting so anxious and excited!!! I was nervous at first but that has changed I'm just excited!!!! Can't wait to be on the other side of this!!!!! I have been on my pre op diet for 2 weeks now with shakes and clear liquids only and have lost an amazing 22 pounds already I can't wait to see what the surgery brings!! I get hungry at times and not chewing actual food is idk how to discribe it lol weird I guess it's just mental I think but overall I feel great really!! It takes me back to being a kid and ppl always said u r what u eat I think it's so true now!! Before I would have had McDonald's for lunch a large Pepsi at about 2pm to get me thru the day and some kind of nasty carb loaded supper but all that is gone now and I can deff tell a difference!! I also quit smoking for the surgery I am 1 month and 4 days smoke free now I really think this surgery is a blessing in disguise for me!!!!!

BTW I love this forum and seeing everyone's experiences with the lap band such a great thing!!!!!

Ashley....GOOD LUCK!!!!...I had my surgery only a week ago today. What a difference a week makes. Remember if you are in a lot of pain after surgery it is very short term. Let me know how you do. I just signed up to this forum today and I love it, like you I think it is great to have this support group. I have been on all liquids for a week and I know it does seem weird not chewing your meal. This week I averaged between 500 to 600 calories and DO NOT FEEL HUNGRY AT ALL!!!! Amazing. Something I found helpful after surgery was getting in little walks several times a day it helps the digestive system to start moving and help relieve that excess gas they put in during surgery. Also, on the advise of my doctor, I took a stool softner one a day. BEST OF LUCK!!!

Way to go! You are really grabbing a hold of your health -- so exciting! Best wishes for quick recovery. Thanks for info on two-week liquid diet and how that went for you -- hope to be there soon myself.

Thx guys!!! The 2 weeks has been a little rough but not as bad as I thought I just want some food food ya know lol even if its a peice of chicken lol I did cheat one day but it was with a 6oz steak which was protein and my doc said that was ok since I kinda "had" to since it was my one yr anniversary I mean what do u do if u don't go to a nice dinner on ur anniversary this is something I deff have to work on!! Finding different things to do for celebrations besides eating I live in the south and when someone gets married birthdays funerals graduations whatever it may be we eat and usually bad stuff lol so this is going to be hard work but I am so ready to take the bull by the horns and do this I'm ready to enjoy being 23 and not be embarrassed of my body so glad there is an option of the lap band out there to help boost weight loss for folks like us

I'm getting so anxious and excited!!! I was nervous at first but that has changed I'm just excited!!!! Can't wait to be on the other side of this!!!!! I have been on my pre op diet for 2 weeks now with shakes and clear liquids only and have lost an amazing 22 pounds already I can't wait to see what the surgery brings!! I get hungry at times and not chewing actual food is idk how to discribe it lol weird I guess it's just mental I think but overall I feel great really!! It takes me back to being a kid and ppl always said u r what u eat I think it's so true now!! Before I would have had McDonald's for lunch a large Pepsi at about 2pm to get me thru the day and some kind of nasty carb loaded supper but all that is gone now and I can deff tell a difference!! I also quit smoking for the surgery I am 1 month and 4 days smoke free now I really think this surgery is a blessing in disguise for me!!!!!

BTW I love this forum and seeing everyone's experiences with the lap band such a great thing!!!!!

That's great!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

I'm getting so anxious and excited!!! I was nervous at first but that has changed I'm just excited!!!! Can't wait to be on the other side of this!!!!! I have been on my pre op diet for 2 weeks now with shakes and clear liquids only and have lost an amazing 22 pounds already I can't wait to see what the surgery brings!! I get hungry at times and not chewing actual food is idk how to discribe it lol weird I guess it's just mental I think but overall I feel great really!! It takes me back to being a kid and ppl always said u r what u eat I think it's so true now!! Before I would have had McDonald's for lunch a large Pepsi at about 2pm to get me thru the day and some kind of nasty carb loaded supper but all that is gone now and I can deff tell a difference!! I also quit smoking for the surgery I am 1 month and 4 days smoke free now I really think this surgery is a blessing in disguise for me!!!!!

BTW I love this forum and seeing everyone's experiences with the lap band such a great thing!!!!!

not chewing for a long time is hard. That was the one thing I did miss. Losing a lot of weight with the pre op diet is great. You may have a weight gain after the surgery because of the gasses etc. Don't let this bother you. We have all been there.

Congrats! on quitting smoking. They say quitting and dieting together is very hard. I never smoked so I don't know.

Good luck with your surgery. We are all here if you need help, questions answered or just vent.

Arlene

Looking forward to seeing your progress!