i know right it is hard as hell im 7 days post op and i lost 12 lbs

Hi Qwiksilva1~

I was banded on October 27th, and today I jumped on the scale, then off the scale, and then on again. I thought the scale was off. But I lost 10 pounds. I feel good.

Just like you I never realized how much time I spent around food. It's a new life and it's been difficult for me. I never had the chance to have a two week pre op diet. I was scheduled for the endoscopy and then the surgery. So this week has been pretty tough. I'm not starving but just miss the feeling of crunchy food in my mouth.

Im so jealous of all of you! Im almost a month post op ( 2 weeks of full liquids) and I have lost nothing but I did manage to gain a pound. What the hell? Im soooooo disappointed!

It does get easier, but you have to help. You say you have a lot of free time, so you have to make use of it. Take a walk, call a friend, go to the gym, clean your house. Drink a lot of fluids - water with Crystal Lite. If you get in your fill of water, 64 oz a day, you won't be hungry or think about food.

Best of luck.

I am starting to have yogurt and eggs and small foods. When did every one else start soft foods. I am 7day post op..