I start the liquid diet in the morning. Surgery is on Friday. What a roller coaster it has been.

I start the liquid diet in the morning. Surgery is on Friday. What a roller coaster it has been.

So how is it going? I do mine in two months almost here can't wait but at the same time can't believe it.

I know that feeling. My surgery is on Friday and I still feel like something is going to happen. So this morning I made my first protein shake and I'm struggling to get it down. I packed a jello and popsicle for work. Plus another shake. I have beef broth for dinner tonight. Im starting a journal of this whole experience and luckily I have some real supportive friends. That helps

@@jaedwards keep looking at the big picture. Not the little picture mind you. We have to take this in baby steps or one step at a time but look just a little farther down the road if you can. A month from now. 4 months from now and so on. The big picture. You are going to be feeling great!

Best decision I ever made. Good luck. These early weeks will be a faint memory soon. Then you will reap the benefits and start to really live your life. Keep posting!

Thank you all so much. I love the encouragement. It means a lot to me. I think the hardest part had been not knowing someone personally that has done this. So I love the support here. I'm sure once is done I'll have lots of questions.

I had my surgery May 23, and so far so good:), but I am getting hungry more lately but really need to start drinking more water. Getting my first fill Jun 16. Thanks y'all for being here!

I also had my surgery May 23rd. My first fill is June 24th and it can't get here soon enough. Almost feeling like I've had nothing done! Really trying to keep my calories light but I'm hungry! I didn't have to do the pre-op diet. But since surgery have lost 10 lbs. Good luck!!

Question: My first fill isn't until next week. Why is food getting stuck already? Ate some grilled chicken earlier and it got trapped between my throat and chest. Hurt like hell for about 1-2 mins!!

@drae. You may still be a little swollen or you may have a primed band....many people have difficulties with chicken for some reason. These early weeks are really about learning to chew, chew, chew and listen for any feedback from the band. Sounds like you got some!