Hi! As I am a twenty-something, I thought I'd throw myself out there and introduce myself to the other twenty-somethings that have been banded or plan on getting banded. So, here I am! I'm scheduled for surgery on June 26th and start my pre-op liquid diet this Friday. :cursing: I'm a bit nervous about being on liquids for 21 days (along with the surgery in general), (14 before and 7 after surgery) but I know how important it is in preparation for the surgery--no pain, no gain, right? Being able to come to this forum has been great, especially in preparing for the day of surgery and the liquid diet. Seeing that others have been through the same thing makes this whole process a lot less scary. Thank goodness for all of you out there supporting each other, it's amazing.

Congratulations to those of you who are well on your way to a healthier you and to those of you who are patiently awaiting banding. :sad:

--Lauren

Hi Lauren,

Good luck with your surgery. I had my band surgery on 4/20 and my 1st fill on 6/3. I am doing great down 23 1/2lbs. Had no problem with the liquids for the 21 days. In fact I was never hungry. Prior to surgery I drank 5 slim fasts a day and post surgery 3 slim fast. No problem, you can do it. It's all worth it. I am feeling great. Good luck

Hi Lauren,

Good luck with your surgery. I had my band surgery on 4/20 and my 1st fill on 6/3. I am doing great down 23 1/2lbs. Had no problem with the liquids for the 21 days. In fact I was never hungry. Prior to surgery I drank 5 slim fasts a day and post surgery 3 slim fast. No problem, you can do it. It's all worth it. I am feeling great. Good luck

Congrats on your loss "getting in shape" that's great! Thanks for your encouragement when it comes to the liquid diet--you're putting my nerves at ease!:cursing: I'm sure you'll continue to do well in these next few months as a bandster; your loss is already a great success!

Congrats Lauren!!!! Honestly I wish I could of stayed on liquids for longer after surgery, felt like I was loosing - As soon as I went on mushies I feel like I'm at a standstill - Oh well I guess that means it's time to start excercising lol.:cursing:

Congrats Lauren!!!! Honestly I wish I could of stayed on liquids for longer after surgery, felt like I was loosing - As soon as I went on mushies I feel like I'm at a standstill - Oh well I guess that means it's time to start excercising lol.:cursing:

Thanks! Stay on liquids longer?! Oh my! I start the liquid diet in two days and am already looking forward to the mushies! Yeah, I'm not sure when exercising will come into play--I suppose when my surgeon clears me, but will definitely be slow going at first. :sad:

Congrats Lauren!!!! Honestly I wish I could of stayed on liquids for longer after surgery, felt like I was loosing - As soon as I went on mushies I feel like I'm at a standstill - Oh well I guess that means it's time to start excercising lol.:ihih:

Hi Sarah,

I also felt the same way. especially when I started to eat regular food. I got banded on 4/20, my 1st fill 6/3 @ 3cc's. I am feeling a little more restricted. I am down 23 lbs. since pre-surgery and am very happy. As i get my fills I'm sure more weight will start coming off. next fill is 7/1. It is coming off slowly and that's OKwith me as long as it comes off and stays off. Good Luck:smile:

Hi Lauren, I'm getting banded 2 days before you!!

luckily no liquid diet for me!

best of luck!

Vanity,

Congrats on your surgery date! Yes, you are very lucky that you don't have a pre-op liquid diet! Today was day 1/14 and it was pretty rough...612 calories later, I'm looking forward to another day.

Best of luck!

Hang in there Lauren! I promise it will be worth it! I did the liquid diet a week before and a week after... it was hell but now looking back I would absolulety do it again!

I'm now 3 months out and losing! :confused: It is amazing.

Congrats on the start of a happier and healthier you. Don't worry the liquid diet will speed right past. Use that time to focus on something else like picking out a new wardrobe for when you reach goal, or making sure you have all the things you need post op. Relax and enjoy this time, its the start of the rest of your life!

BEK1986: Thanks for your support! I think today will be a lot better, thank goodness! It's always nice to hear that have survived the liquid diet--at least I know it can be done. :confused:

Congrats on being 3 months out, that's awesome! Best of luck in the coming months!

Brockbabe82: Thank you for the suggestion! It's nice that I'm taking a few summer classes, so studying is a nice--maybe not nice--distraction. I'm still working on collecting post-op items, so that will definitely be something that I will fill my time with.

Congrats on your weight loss, it looks like things are going really well! Keep up the good work!

Thanks Lauren!

Hey Lauren,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your surgery date!

good luck with your surgery and your pre-op diet! I don't know what you're allowed on your liquid diet but I know that jello really saved me. It helped me feel like I was at least eating something. I had to be on liquids 10 days before surgery and then 1 month after! it was painful before but not bad at all after surgery.

Hey Lauren,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your surgery date!

Thank you!

good luck with your surgery and your pre-op diet! I don't know what you're allowed on your liquid diet but I know that Jello really saved me. It helped me feel like I was at least eating something. I had to be on liquids 10 days before surgery and then 1 month after! it was painful before but not bad at all after surgery.

Thank you! I am allowed jello, but I'm not a huge jello fan. I mean, I can stomach it, but right now, so many other things look better. haha You're right though, it really does make you feel like you're eating something as opposed to broth (which I could sooo do without.). Anyway, maybe I'll give the jello another shot...I'll have to give in eventually, right? One month after? Oh that sounds brutal! I'm only on Clear Liquids three days after and then by day 8 I'm allowed to do things like canned tuna and deli turkey (after mushies, or course). That's good to hear that things get better afterwards, that's what I'm holding out for.

Also, congrats on your loss! Wow! It must feel pretty awesome to have made such an accomplishment. Best of luck in loosing your last little bit of weight, I'm sure you'll do it!