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Was Banded on June 15,2009
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I was finally banded on June 15 2009 , I thought the first few weeks after surgery were gonna be a breeze I was wrong !
The 2 week liquid diet before hand was rough, but I got through it by mixing 4oz of chocolate ovaltine with 4 oz of liquid protein meals. 3 to 4 times a day. I had to continue the same regimen when coming home. The surgery itself was a breeze to me after having a c section almost 3 years ago this was like a paper cut ! I am just now moving on to puree food, pudding, mashed potatoes. I have felt no restriction yet ! I went to see my doctor yesterday and he sid he will adjust band in 1 month to tighten more if I do not consistantly loose more weight. I have lost 22lbs on liquid diet but only 6 pounds since surgery. Dr. said not to worry, its common for your body to adjust to liquid diet.I am hanging in there ! I am in this for the long haul !