After 2.5 years of fighting my insurance company, I am all set and having my surgery tomorrow at Duke! I'm worried about the post-op diet, feeling like I'm starving to death. Any thoughts? Thanks!

I was banded 5 weeks ago and can assure you, you won't starve. The first few days you are swollen and even fluids can be too much. I just started to feel a little hungry in the last few days but a couple of mouth fulls soon settles that. Obviously everyone has a different experience but I haven't starved to death yet!

Good luck with your surgery... keep us posted.

I just wanted to wish you good luck with your surgery. If you go to the monthly support forums, you have a bunch of people getting banded this month that could probably give you more insight since they're right at the same time as you. I'm sure you'll do great!

Wow, that took a lot of patience and persistence! Congratulations for seeing it through and good luck tomorrow!

Hook 'em, Horns!

Good luck on your surgery. I agree 100% with Sades, and we were banded the same day. I have lost 13 pounds since surgery day almost 5 weeks ago. Yes, I get hungry, but it's nothing like it used to be, and a few bites and the hunger is gone. Even something to drink quells the hunger. It's really nice..I feel like I will never have to diet again. I pretty much eat what I want (within reason of course) just much less, so I feel like for once in my life I will be eating like a normal person. It's a great feeling. Life no longer focusus around food, it's wonderful.

Good luck to you! I will be joining you on the 12th!

Brandy

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You were all right! I did not starve. I'm still having some pain, but I've lost 31 pounds, so I'm really thrilled.

Best to all of you!

All the best to you in your surgery. Think positive and all will go well. Don't go into this thinking that something bad will happen. Maintain a positive attitude and think about how great it will be once you lose the weight.

Best of Luck!

-- Danny

You were all right! I did not starve. I'm still having some pain, but I've lost 31 pounds, so I'm really thrilled.

Best to all of you!

31 lbs ... that's fantastic... I assume it's a combined pre & post op weight loss.

You were all right! I did not starve. I'm still having some pain, but I've lost 31 pounds, so I'm really thrilled.

Best to all of you!

Congrats on your weight loss! Feels good doesn't it? Keep up the good work.

31 lbs ... that's fantastic... I assume it's a combined pre & post op weight loss.

No, it's post op only. I think I lost a lot because I started at a higher weight than many folks do. It has slowed down now. I lost 23 of those pounds in the first week, and 2-3 pounds each week since.

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You are doing great! Keep up the good work!

No, it's post op only. I think I lost a lot because I started at a higher weight than many folks do. It has slowed down now. I lost 23 of those pounds in the first week, and 2-3 pounds each week since.

What an achievement... I lost really quickly to start as well but it has slowed down now that I no longer have as much restriction. At least I haven't put any on. This is a great tool which will help me finally get the weight off and keep it off.

I'm an idiot. I just noticed today that you were banded earlier in December. I thought you were just going. Looks like you are off to a good start.

Are you feeling positive about your lap band experience?