Congratulations! I was banded on July 21 and have so far been successful. I have not had any complications. Surgery is scary but you will do fine. I would like to journey together through this.

I just got banded on the 25th, 5 days in and I am doing pretty good, but looking forward to my journey.. I would like to Journey together.

I get banded this friday. I am on my 6th day of the diet. I've lost 10 pounds so far. I join you in "our" journey.

Hey guys, Love to share our up's and down's along the way (hope for more up's)...I actually see a light at the end of all this.

I'm sure we've all been on diet's that have worked - then failed...I worry I'm going to mess this up and gain weight. After seeing all the photo's of before /after gives me hope that the band WILL work...Kamsie01 - You're on day 5 and Dawn Fink you're on day 6...Any advice on the 2 week liquid??? The Nurse told me only 4 shakes a day and zero sugar drinks...That's it...So, I'm going from who knows how many calories a day to 900...Little scared but trying to stay positive.

What is the purpose of the liquid diet prior to surgery? My surgery date is Nov. 9th and I received my date to late to do the liquid diet. It that bad?

It's to make sugery easier and to run smooth...Having a pure liquid diet will make the liver like a dry sponge - Being overweight the liver is full and heavy like a wet sponge...Much harder for the Doctor to lift and get to your stomach...