Hi Everyone!

I attended the June 21 support group meeting at St. Vincent's and found it very informative. I attended the Lap Band Seminar where Dr. Schmitt spoke, but it was great to hear from real people that have been banded. After listening to them, I think one of the hardest things for me will be the clear liquid stage right after surgery, and then the liquid only stage for the next four weeks. I think that's right. If any of the post-participants read this board, I'd like to say thanks for sharing your experience in such an honest way.

Hi Everyone!

I attended the June 21 support group meeting at St. Vincent's and found it very informative. I attended the Lap Band Seminar where Dr. Schmitt spoke, but it was great to hear from real people that have been banded. After listening to them, I think one of the hardest things for me will be the clear liquid stage right after surgery, and then the liquid only stage for the next four weeks. I think that's right. If any of the post-participants read this board, I'd like to say thanks for sharing your experience in such an honest way.

yes,it was a good support group. i was happy to see some men up there. as always alot of good info. i was there with my wife, and it was her first support group and she thought it was very good. the next one will be the 19th of july.

Hi Everyone!

I attended the June 21 support group meeting at St. Vincent's and found it very informative. I attended the Lap Band Seminar where Dr. Schmitt spoke, but it was great to hear from real people that have been banded. After listening to them, I think one of the hardest things for me will be the clear liquid stage right after surgery, and then the liquid only stage for the next four weeks. I think that's right. If any of the post-participants read this board, I'd like to say thanks for sharing your experience in such an honest way.:bored:

Clear liquids are not that bad, it's really kind of hard to get anything down anyway. Then full liquids is pretty satisfying. But, those last two or three days, all I could think of was what I was going to eat first. Those were the best grits I ever ate in my entire life. And it's mostly just craving something that's not sweet. I don't think I can ever eat Jello again. :wink_smile: