How are those (like Heldie) that have been recently banded doing? Where are you on the liquid, mushies diet and how are you healing? Have you noticed any weight loss yet? Are you finding it difficult?

Even if you have not been recently banded - how are you doing today?

Inquiring minds want to know!!!

Susan

Hi Susan,

I was banded on Feb 23/07. I've lost 10 lbs. My incisions are healed. I can feel my port if I press on it with my fingers, but otherwise it doesn't bother me. I'm in my last week of liquids/mushies. It hasn't been easy but at the same time I'm surprised that I've adjusted to it as well as I have. I see my doc next week and I'm hoping that I can schedule my first fill soon. I'm looking forward to eating regular food and seeing more weight loss! Where are you having your surgery?

I'm doing great too - I have progressed from clear fluids to full fluids meaning I can have cream Soup, yoghurt and pudding in small amounts. I thought that I was going to moan with delight on my first taste of creamy soup at lunch! My incisions seem to be healing well and my gas pains (mostly in my back and chest) is getting a bit better too!

Heldie

Sounds like you both are doing well and that is great. Erin, I have my surgery on June 6th and am meeting with the doc today as a matter of fact. I have been practicing chewing slowly!

Susan

Congrats on your banding date Susan. Where are you having your surgery done?

Janice

I was banded on March 12. I am on liquids and doing fine. Pain is mostly gone, only discomfort and pulling at this point. Have not been hungry since I got the surgery. Lost 10 lbs on liquid diet for 2 weeks and 5 lbs since surgery. LOVING no appetite.