I was banded on Wednesday and have lost 17 pounds since starting my pre-op diet.

I feel like I am in a holding pattern at the moment. All clear liquids, no real working out, not even doing projects around the house. So what do I do for two weeks?

And I am hungry today for the first time since starting all this. My tummy is making all kinds of noise. It's pouring out so I can't go for a walk. Grrr.

I just keep repeating "This will be worth it."

It will be, right?

hi , i was banded on the 24 of july and i am still on clear diet and statred adding chia seeds to my shakes or soup and the help keep the hunger away, try them they sell them in most health food stores !

I was banded on the 13th of July. It really is worth it, though I'm also at a standstill. I just keep reminding myself that I lost 11 lbs post up and 8 in the 2 wks after. Do you know how amazing that is! You lost 17 lbs! Seriously, that is a ton of weight! You should be proud! I too am hungry and can't get a fill until the 11th of August. After the first wk I was up doing whatever I wanted. I just didn't lift heavy or bend over a ton. But you will get better, and this will sooooooo be worth it! hang in there, you have a friend in me!