So, I was banded yesterday. Everything went really well. I went home 7 hours after. I am in some pain, but mostly I just feel loopy so I stopped taking the drugs and am taking tylenol. The nurses called today and said that I am just dehydrated and I have no Protein in me. They said I will feel better tomorrow.

Good luck to anyone that is being banded today and in the future. I just wanted to check in. Let me know if you have any questions. I will try and log on again later.

Thanks for the idea, but I really want to do this 100% by my doctors orders. I just wish I didn't have to do the Protein shake. My poor husband has been listening to me cry and moan about being hungry for days. It is too funny, I sit with him and tell him all the things I wish I was eating. He then gives me this awful look like I am seriously going to puree mac and cheese.

I know we will all get through this but this is going to be one heck of a roller coaster ride!

Chrissy,

I'm on the clear liquids only for 2 weeks - and just today have added Protein shakes. It tasted awesome to me after a week of nothing but broths and juices! However, what I do find actually pretty satisfying is to take any soup - say a good Progresso soup or Campbell's and strain off everything but the soup base and drink it. I have found it to be far more satisfying than plain ole broth. I've also been using a blob of whipped cream (from the can) on my sugar free Jello. I know it's not exactly Kosher, but I haven't had any problems.

It's no wonder you're so hungry if you are taking care of 2 little ones ! :laugh: You're using up a lot of energy!

Hang in there and blessings to you.

Hi everyone,

I was banded on the 7th. I've lost 23 pounds, 47 if you include the 22 I had to lose for surgery. How is everyone else doing? Just curious to see how everyone else is doing since starting soft food.