I was banded on Monday and today I am feel amazing. The pre-liquid diet killed me I was starving to death and now after my band strangely enough food does not effect my mind as it did previously. Also my stomach still growls telling me to eat however I can honestly say I am not really hungry and I feel in control. So far so good I lost 6 pounds since Monday and weigh 221.

Congratulations. I am so glad you posted today. My surgery is Tuesday and I am finding myself getting extremely nervous. I make sure to read all the posts whether good or bad. Not so sure if that's a good idea or not at this point. Just want to be realistic and not go into this with rose-colored glasses. Thank you for the positivity you have expressed. Thanks.

I agree!! I too am being banded Tuesday and want to know what to expect. I do find that I am getting a bit more nervous. Good luck deltadentist!!

Hi and Welcome to the talk center for us Banders! You are doing great! You will start to getting some food in now, I chose the High Protein Low Carb Diet to help me lose faster and keep those vitamins up. I never get hungry! High Protein does that for you! I have only felt my tummy growl about three times in 8 mos!!!!! Really, no lie! I did not eat all day one day until 4:30PM and realized it when my tummy growled! It was such a strange sensation, cause I had not heard it in such a long time! HA! I don't do that anymore, best to eat a small portion every two hours, at least drink something that often too but not when you eat! It washes the food through and you don't have that full feeling for very long!