Hello! I am just wondering how people are eating if they have had their band removed and waiting 90 days for the sleeve procedure. I don't want to go back to unhealthy eating, because I know the 2 week pre-op fast will arrive soon. I've already become accustomed to not really eating solids. Yesterday and today were the first days I actually ate a meal; I am one week post op. I know 90 days will go by fast, but will it be fast enough? Thanks in advance! Very curious as to the replies.

Hi NurseGrace,

You're on the right track now and I bet you look fantastic! I'm doing my best. A week and a half after surgery I started drinking three Protein drinks a day and one meal at night. I'm doing my best, but it's such a relief to not get sick when eating something. Oh and I can drink Water at night before laying down and not drowned in my sleep.

In fact, my stomach actually growled for the first time in three years. GROWLED. I couldn't believe it.

Thanks to all who responded. just 9 weeks to go...

Angie

Ha! I think I have you all beat! I gained 55 lbs in 6 months. I ate so much bread and stuffed myself until the point where it hurt. When I had my lapband removed, I really didn't plan on getting the sleeve but a couple of months later, I realized I was back into my old habits. I just had my sleeve surgery on Thursday, June 6th and I am hoping this will be a much better experience than my band.

Zaine20 -

I think anyone who has had the lapband removed would struggle; I know I am. I know you'll emerge victorious!

I can't believe that I am not sick anymore..or don't drown in my sleep if I drink water after 5pm. What I don't like is feeling hungry...I didn't miss that.

I have about 60 pounds to lose and I'm ready to begin. As soon I am completely healed from the band removal, I am joining my gym again. I tried to workout today, but found out I couldn't when I hurt myself doing a spin kick. Sigh.

I am ready to be a slave to the elipitcal machine again; I miss it, even if it is 150 degrees here in Scottsdale.