Hello, I'm new to this chat room thing and to this site in particular. I am considering the Lap Band procedure and I would like to hear from some of you who have recently had this done. I'm kinda nervous about going so long on just liquids after the surgery.

Why are you nervous about that specifically? I'm not banded but I had the surgery 8/11 and my liver was still too fatty, so I'm doing liquids (and 3 oz of protein ... chicken, turkey or fish) until 8/29, then will have 2 weeks of liquids. Maybe I can help explain or allay your fears?

Welcome to the site! I wouldn't call the liquid stage easy, but it is certainly doable! While you are in it, you don't feel like you will ever be able to eat again, but once you are past it, you can't remember why it was so hard. The best thing you can do is get a really good Liquid Protein supplement. The Protein is necessary for your healing, and it also helps keep your energy up during the liquid phase. I used the New Whey protein bullets mixed with crystal light. I don't care for the thick Protein Shakes, so the bullets saved me.

If you have any questions, just ask! I am so happy I got the band.

I was banded on the 5th of this month. The liquid diet was not fun. But worth it. My liver was small and the surgery went really well. I am still not on solid foods, but looking forward to tuesday when I can start. I am anxious to get this journey rolling!

Momto5--I'm jealous of you small liver!

Mine was too fatty!