Hey ya'll I was just banded on 4/18/08 (yeah, one week down!). My starting weight was 200 lbs and I am hoping to lose about 75 lbs and get down to 125. The first week was a little tough, doing just clear liquids but I added some mashed potatoes to my diet today and felt a little more satisfied. I am still having massive pain in my left shoulder from trapped gas, but hopefully it will vanish sooner rather than later :w00t: I am so excited for this journey....

Congratulations on doing so well!!..

I was banded on the 16th and know exactly what you mean about the mashed really hitting the spot!! At least they did with me!! *giggle*

I am feeling better and better every day and I am sure that you will too.

Keep up the good work and you will reach your goal!!

Nancy :w00t:

Congrats and welcome to the boards here! Hope to read about your progress on here:)

awakened2dreams

Hi,

I was banded on the 16th . . . and I was counting down the days to mashed and mushy. Today I had tuna (pureed) I think it was the best tuna I ever ate (lol). I still have a bit of gas pain in my left should as well, walking is helping and gasx! Good luck . .

Thanks for all the positive feedback!