I was banded on Jan 3 2008 by Dr. Tarracino In Newport News, VA. I have lost 18 lbs and it has been 12 days. I was in a lot more pain then i expected after the surgery. That was hard cause i have 4 kids ages 8,4,3 and 9 months. Plus I do home heatlh care and and am 100% devoted to my patients. It is getting easier everyday to get use to the change but soon I will be at the next stage. I need some ideas of things I can eat cause the only thing that comes to mind is BABY FOOD and BLENDER SURPISE! I know a few ppl who have had the bypass but no banders. My hubby and friends try to help me but they just arent cuttin it. Any suggestions on food and making things easier? WOULD LOVE TO GET SOME FEED BACK!! THANKS!:eek:

hi there i was banded on 12/31/07 just a few days before you and i am going to say that it is harder with kids i have 5 of them so i know what its like , i just wanted to say am getting by on soup and i am down by 14 lbs