For the past 2 months, we've spent lots of time in the "pre-op" forum.... but we're all quickly moving into the post op category - YAY US!

Check in here and let everyone know how you are doing! :bored:

I am here...wishing I could have a protein shake or something. LOL. So over the clear liquid diet....but still doing it.

Hi There! I was banded on Monday, and I'm doing very well. I've been walking, driving and shopping with little gas or soreness. I feel very lucky and am so excited about losing weight. I too am sick of the clear liquids, but in a couple of days I can have full liquids - whooaaa!!

Hi There! I was banded on Monday, and I'm doing very well. I've been walking, driving and shopping with little gas or soreness. I feel very lucky and am so excited about losing weight. I too am sick of the clear liquids, but in a couple of days I can have full liquids - whooaaa!!

Yes! Counting down the days to next Tuesday to start regular liquids.

i guess im lucky in that sense.... im allowed full liquids already. Go for follow up Tuesday for move to mushies.

i guess im lucky in that sense.... im allowed full liquids already. Go for follow up Tuesday for move to mushies.

Are you serious? Did you get to have those from get go? Or did your surgeon tell you you could have them after a few days? I wonder...I was thinking about calling them. I won't be able to do mushies until I see them for my 2 week f/u on December 4th

Hi all,

banded on 11/09/09 and I am ready for mushies. Everything is going great. My incision sites are so small and healing nicely. I am trying not to be a scale whore, but I really am not seeing alot of results. I don't think I am getting enough calories. I have maybe 200-300 a day. Hoping it will be better once I can have mushies. Never thought I would say I miss some low fat cottage cheese. LOL :bored:

Still looking on the positive side and I know in my heart this time it will work. 4x4 Moma

4x4Moma....step away from the scale! Lol. Yeah, I don't have one in my house...I was going to buy a replacement one but then I know I'd get super obsessed so its best it not be here. Maybe later on.

Although the results may not be coming from the number on the scale, it could be with looser feeling clothes. I know that I can tell by looking at my body that I'm losing something...most likely inches right now.

Yeah....I could use some cottage cheese, some pudding, something........I hate chicken broth.

ok i am going to try this again -- my computer is goofy - i think it i taking my pain meds - lol Sooooo..

Hi -- i was banded on Tuesday the 17th - i stayed overnight and came home on Wednesday -- i have to say my worst day was on Wednesday - i felt like i was run over by a mac truck -- my stomach was swollen from here to the next continent .lol even thought the nurses said my bowel sounds sounded great there was no action going on til Wednesday night and then --aaaggghhh - sad that it only takes the little things in life to make you happy.

Yesterday was much better - shower and put-sing around the house ... i am able to eat full liquids but the funny thing is you get so full so fast that it almost isn't worth it === remember i said almost -lol the v8 is phenomenal . Today being 3 days out - i am a bit surprised at how swollen my surgical sites still are - i have showered everyday and managed to do laundry and some cleaning around the house so i don't feel like i am babying myself. hhuuummmmm

As for the scale --- hahaha i am on it everyday -- i know i have to stop it - it is not a good thing - I guess we all just want to see progress - lol

As for the next phase -- i see my surgeon on Tuesday and then as long as nothing is wrong - i get to move on to mushies -- yaayayayayayaaa

I was on clear liquids just the day of surgery. Was allowed to go to full liquids the next morning. Honestly though, I am not hungry at all and I'm barely getting 20 oz of clear and 20 oz of protein.... supposed to have 32 oz of each... on top of that im getting about 1/4 cup of creamy chicken broth and I'm more than done. Follow up at DR on Tuesday to be moved to mushies.

Hi All,

It been 2 weeks since my operation everything is going well.

My scars are healing and l have very little pain there.

l have started the puree food now- l have a soggy vita brits for breakfast, lunch was spaghetti bolognese and for dinner some Hearty beef soup l also had some chocolate custard dessert.

l have lost 4.7kg/10lb since the surgery. l have not felt hungry so far.

l all ready have lost a shirt size, It's such a great feeling.

I was on Clear liquids just the day of surgery. Was allowed to go to full liquids the next morning. Honestly though, I am not hungry at all and I'm barely getting 20 oz of clear and 20 oz of Protein.... supposed to have 32 oz of each... on top of that im getting about 1/4 cup of creamy chicken broth and I'm more than done. Follow up at DR on Tuesday to be moved to mushies.

Sounds like you are doing well with the drinking I've been having a hard time drinking anything I just feel so blah i dont want to. Today I've drank about 20oz of Water and about 10 of my protein. I just am not up to it. I am 4 days post op so hopefully this will get better. I 'm not in a whole lot of pain just a little uncomfortable.

I wonder, do you think it would be okay for me to move on to regular liquids then? I've been doing clear liquids since Tuesday and my stoma is now growling. I think its time and I seem to be doing well with the liquds so far. Any thoughts? I mean the paper said clear liquids for day 1 to 2 weeks, I'm guessing depending on the person.

I was banded on November 9. I was on liquids for 24 hours and pureed (is this mushies?) for 2 weeks. I begin the "soft solid stage" on Monday - real food! My surgery was easy - very little pain and a quick recovery. My only complaint is that I am so hungry. I will not have a fill until December 8.

it seems IMPOSSIBLE to get the liquids in... i feel sooo bloated and full. but i just start sipping as soon as i wake up and sip all day until i go to bed. i'm not hungry at all, but im trying. my first fill won't be until january. 6-8 weeks post surgery

Hi All,

Banded on Nov. 3rd, down 20lbs, and my doctor advanced me to soft foods over the weekend and then introduce "normal foods" afterwards. I go back in 2 weeks for a fill. I'm glad everyone else is doing well!!!