Hello everyone, I received my band 12/4 and into my thick fluid phase. My pain has diminished and am looking fwd to pureed foods! My only concern is that I am not consuming as much water as needed. I wanted to join a blog where I can meet folks going through the same thing.

Welcome and I'm so glad you are feeling better! I actually struggled with the water thing until recently. It really took me about 3 months to figure it out. I had a hard time not drinking an hour before eating then an hour after eating and then it's time to eat again - lol. So I try to get a lot of water in - in the morning and then later in the evenings. I also sip water all day.

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i have a large glass that contains 32oz of Fluid. i have either Water or crystal light in it. i drink on it all day refilling it when it gets empty. as for meals. i figure the time i am preparing my meal is enough time to not drink. and than i wait 30 min's after my meal to start drinking again. remember everything liquid should count in your fluid intake. this container i use has a lid that i can put on and take with me in the car.

Welcome and best wishes, I am glad that you are feeling better, now! One day at a time!

Hi there, glad you found the site! I've learned a lot here from lots of amazing people and fun, too -- I'm almost six weeks banded now and I'm sooooooo happy with my new life.

For hydration I fill up 32oz. glass juice bottles nearly to the top with Water then add a splash of unsweetened cranberry -- makes a nice light pink drink. If I need sweet I put in a little Steevia (I can't tolerate artificial sweeteners -- this one is a plant) and I also add a few capfuls of aloe for better digestion. This is my signature drink and when I open the fridge the bottles are there waiting. I like to drink one after exercising -- am tighter in the mornings so I can't chug it down like I used to -- and I like it around five o'clock when my brain thinks it's time for the old wine and cheese party.

i have a large glass that contains 32oz of fluid. i have either water or crystal light in it. i drink on it all day refilling it when it gets empty. as for meals. i figure the time i am preparing my meal is enough time to not drink. and than i wait 30 min's after my meal to start drinking again. remember everything liquid should count in your fluid intake. this container i use has a lid that i can put on and take with me in the car.

Thx for the advice, I have to get used to waiting in between meals to sip.30 min is a lot of time but I can do it.

Hi there, glad you found the site! I've learned a lot here from lots of amazing people and fun, too -- I'm almost six weeks banded now and I'm sooooooo happy with my new life.

For hydration I fill up 32oz. glass juice bottles nearly to the top with Water then add a splash of unsweetened cranberry -- makes a nice light pink drink. If I need sweet I put in a little Steevia (I can't tolerate artificial sweeteners -- this one is a plant) and I also add a few capfuls of aloe for better digestion. This is my signature drink and when I open the fridge the bottles are there waiting. I like to drink one after exercising -- am tighter in the mornings so I can't chug it down like I used to -- and I like it around five o'clock when my brain thinks it's time for the old wine and cheese party.

This site is awesome, I love hearing everyones advice and I learning from everyones experiences. I was wondering which sugar to now use and may have give that one a try. Aloe is new, did you have a lot of refux problems or just an upset stomach?

Welcome and best wishes, I am glad that you are feeling better, now! One day at a time!

Welcome and I'm so glad you are feeling better! I actually struggled with the water thing until recently. It really took me about 3 months to figure it out. I had a hard time not drinking an hour before eating then an hour after eating and then it's time to eat again - lol. So I try to get a lot of water in - in the morning and then later in the evenings. I also sip water all day.