Congratulations. You are doing great so keep up your positive attitude and keep aware; all those nasty pitfalls haven't gone away because of your banding -- you just need to keep learning to navigate better. It gets easier with time.

Every day and every meal is a new adventure so enjoy the ride, all the sounds, and changes as you progress. One thing I noticed in my first three weeks of post-op was how good things smelled -- my meals and whatever else I was taking in.

For me the hardest habit to break was drinking while I ate. My nutritionist emphasized the importance of stopping the intake of fluids 15 minutes before a meal and waiting 30 minutes after the meal. She explained why. If you don't have a nutritionist by all means get one and if you aren't comfortable with him/her then find another. Don't settle. Not now. You have invested too much to settle for anything but what you feel is best for you.

I am not a seasoned vet -- only 50 days post-op but each day seems to get a little easier and my goals get a little closer so right now I am all about encouraging others to get your head on straight. Think about where you are going rather than where you have been. You invested in you. Make the most of it.

Thanks a lot! I know that when I put the food in my mouth without thinking, it made me realize how much I MUST pay attention now. I feel good and everything I do eat seems to taste so much better now. It will take a lot of planning each day so that I have everything I need with me at all times. I go back to work on Thursday so I have time to sort through it all before the real stress begins. I have the chew chew chew part down but the drinking part is a a challenge. I do take a sip or two but I don't actually drink a lot.

Anglov, Sounds like you are doing awesome! I love how WB says it is an investment in you. Haven't we done so much for so many and I guess now is the time for us. Much love with the process! I did want to ask you...how long did you have to take off of work post op? My day is most likely in June and I thought I would be running around the unit the next week. I am a cardiac nurse. Much thanks! Luckyone