So apart from having a mini-meltdown yesterday over the fact that I may have potentially ruined my band (see here), I think I'm good and I'd just like to introduce myself.

I'm 26, hail from Melbourne, Australia, and was banded on 30/6 at the Avenue. So far I'm still in recovery, eating liquids/soft foods (when I can - and should) and I'm going about my daily business with nothing but a little bit of pain around my left side. I love the fact that I'm not constantly hungry anymore, and I've lost about 6kg (15 pounds?) altogether, both pre-op and post-op.

So that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Right now I'm looking forward to the day when I can eat normal solid foods, because, really, I just need to chew on something. I wonder if my nails are very nutritious?

Oh yeah, and I basically had a 3 week turnaround before surgery, so I think I'm doing pretty well in the weight loss department, thankyouverymuch.

Hi tee, and :welcome: to LBT.

The food stages are a little hard in the beginning, but soon you will start eating real food - and things will be better, we promise. :biggrin1:

Hi Tee, Welcome to LBT!!!

15lbs is Great!!

Welcome! Back when I thought I would croak if I couldn't chew something, another bandster suggested I just chew gum. I called my patient advocate, who ask my Dr. he said, sugar free, and don't swallow it (I am not 5 yrs old!). I still find it helps on the days I feel like munching! Or if I am somewhere there is too much food tempting me, like at a baby shower last week. It is hard to munch if you have a piece of gum in your mouth! Some people have problems with some artificial sweetners causing them gas...so be aware! Good Luck to you!

Kat