Hello everyone! I got banded on August 16 and just found this great site!

My lap band took place at a day surgery center without any complications. My pain has been managed with a few doses of liquid tylenol - the last dose was yesterday morning.

I am on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks (6 mini meals each day) and I find that 3/4 to 1 cup quantity is sufficient for me at this time. Three of the mini meals are high Protein shakes (Myocel or Muscle Milk). I will be able to add mashed potatoes, oatmeal, grits, malt0 meal, and cottage cheese during weeks 3 and 4. Then, pureed as tolerated.

Hubby and I went for a walk this morning - 1/2 mile - was hoping to do a mile but, I felt very tired at the 1/2 mile mark and decided not to overdo it.

I lost 8 pounds during my 2 week pre-op diet of 2 shakes and 2 no fat/low carb meals each day. I know I am in healing phase right now and any weight lost is a bonus but, I am really looking forward to weighing in at my follow-up visit on 8/31.

It will be great getting to know you and sharing our weight loss successes in the weeks and months to come!

Ellen

got my band on Tuesday

full liquid post-op diet

219/211/150ish - or when the UPS guy starts winking again

Hi Ellen, Tx pre-bander here. Welcome! This is an awesome site and the people on it are extremely helpful. Congrats on your band and I hope to be in the September bander class! Keri

Congrats & welcome! This is a great site & offers so much more info than anywhere else I have found! If I have a question or concern I just search around and find an answer! Good luck & I wish you great success!

Hello, fellow Texan! Welcome, and congrats on your success so far! Be sure to find the Texas group in the Support section, also! Where 'bouts you from? LOL (That's Texan for where do you live, for you non-Texans out there!). I'm north of Denton. You'll love it around here; lots of great, fun and friendly people! Cindy

Thanks for the welcome note! Best wishes on your upcoming banding - this is exciting isn't it?!

Ellen

got my band on Tuesday

full liquid post-op diet

219/211/150ish - or when the UPS guy starts winking again

welcome to bandland Ellen

I'm a Newbie from Washington State, and was banded last Thursday. I'm 52 and made this decision because I was tired of well feeling tired all the time. I know it will be great in the long run, but the short run isn't alot of fun.

Having a pretty tough time with gas pains -- way worse than the incisions. Went back to the doctor today and got some nausea meds, and additional pain meds but still feeling rough. I'm loving the weight loss, but I'd really like to feel better soon.

The wonderful support on this site is very encouraging, I'm so happy that I found it.