Hey everyone, Had my lap band done on the 6th, doing great so far, though beginning to feel hungry now and looking forward to going on pureed (mushies?) on Tuesday. It'll be sooo good to taste real food again and not shakes and water - flavored or not! As of Tuesday, the 12th, I'd lost 18 pounds (beginning with the 1000 calorie per day preop diet thru banding and weigh-in on the 12th. My doc does not make his preop patients do nothing but shakes. We got breakfast & lunch shakes, 120 or less calorie snacks after breakfast & lunch, and a healthy protein and vegie supper (chicken breast, salad, etc). It wasn't bad at all. After surgery I had about 5 days of typical postop pain; nothing severe unless I turned the wrong way. Then I had a very sharp tearing sensation in my mid belly and it would last until I was able to straighen up and lie or sit straight or flat. I was afraid to sleep on my sides at night but called and asked my surgeon and learned I could sleep in any position I felt comfortable. Good luck to everyone; no regrets here!!!! Looking forward to starting this part of my life on a healthier, happier note!

Do you have a feisty bird? Is your name Lory and you are the feisty one? Do Tell!!!!!

Well congrats on being banded and on you weight loss!!!! Your pre op diet sounds much better then mine. I wish I could have some chicken. Oh - well I will be banded soon. I'm glad to hear everything is going well. Keep us posted.

Hi, I'm Lory Feistamel (feistylory). I don't have a bird... lol Had my band done Aug. 6th... feeling great, though hungry and looking forward to pureed food. Thanks for asking!! Hope you are doing well!!

Welcome Lory, I had my band done on the 6th also. I got to start mushies on Wed and it was great. I'm still having trouble getting in 800 calories even with the mushies. Good luck to you.