Hi, i am 29 yrs old and live in puyallup, wa. i was banded on 12-2-08 by dr. srikanth (center for bariartic surgery at st. francis hospital in federal way, wa). this has been a rough week:drool:. i am hungry, and i have done an awesome job due to my strong-willed nature and wonderful family & friends supporting me...i have lost a total of 30 lbs so far. however, my friends & family are not banded and can't understand what i am going through (even though they try) i am feeling hungry and the holiday's are a big struggle with all my loved ones eating in front of me. my dr is very strict, and i am on a clear sugar-free liquid diet plus 90 grams of protein shakes p/day until jan. 6th (5 weks p/o) i would love to talk with/meet with a fellow bander about how hard this is and get some encouragement from someone who knows how i might be or how i am feeling.:huh2: HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am 6 weeks post banded. The first week is the worst for hunger. I was on clear liquids, then full fluids, then soft week 3 and solids week 4. I have lost 15 pounds so far. I know some people have lost more but I am happy so far. The hunger and pain was more than I imagined and i was questioning why I had it done. I am so GLAD I made this decision.

congrats!!! it is so hard. i can't eat "mushy type" foods til' jan. 6th (5 wks p/o). i don't think i can make it another couple weeks...this is torture!!!!

hello autumndannie... i down in puyallup as well. Your diet restrictions are strick. I was 1 week full liquids, 1 week mushie, then onto regular foods.

Hey, yay...someone one else close to me! I'm stoked =] Who is your Dr? Mine is Dr. Srikanth at st Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Yeah, he is super strict! I am just now able to start eating mushy foods. I have cheated a lil since week 4 though. Nothing too bad but I did eat a few crakers and had some mashed potatoes...but just a tablespoon. Are you on a strict diet? Have you had a fill yet? My first one is on the 19th and I am so nervous! Maybe we can meet up sometime =]

Autumn

i have had a few fills. holidays havent been good for me eating to many sweets . havent put on any weight but havent lost any. I need to get back on track. snow hasn't helped neing that i couldn't do my daily walks.

I had my surgery done with group health, dr bock. he used to do 2 weeks liquids 2 week mushies then on to reg food, but determined that ony 1 week of each was needed. the good side for u is that you should be dropping alot of weight right now. i have been loosing about 4-6 pounds a month. it could be more but i am still getting in to many calories a day. i have a hard time keeping them 600-800, im around 900-1100 i think and sometime prob a little more depends on liquid intake or if a cave to the sweet craving.

I havent had my surgery yet but the first consultation is Feb 3 Please keep writing My surgeon is Dr. Fox anyone familiar?