I had my surgery exactly 7 days ago and I'm doing well. I'll admit I'm ready to eat though. I just started introducing small amounts (2 oz) of solid food – right now just charro beans and 1 tsp of rice. IT WAS AWESOME! I really got pretty sick of the protein shakes and found it more and more difficult to get the calories and protein I needed because I just would rather not "eat" than drink one more shake. I've been exhausted and easily wiped out because of this. So I'm very relieved to be eating a little now. I think I can continue w/ the shakes for a while if they are supplement not the major source of my calories and other nutrients.

Since the beginning of November, I have lost 29 lbs. (9 of that post surgery). The first 20 was thanks to that liquid diet for 12 days prior to surgery and me cutting back getting ready for the liquid diet.

I've been too tired to exercise but I know I must. I think my energy level will increase each day I'm eating now.

Anyone considering this procedure...go through the process and don't take shortcuts. Do what they tell you to do even if you don't really understand why. As you go through all of this, it will make sense and you'll be glad you took each step one step at a time.

If I can help anyone, please feel free to message me. I'll post again after post-op doctor visit later this week.

Happy Banding!