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I was banded on the 18th and just started getting the hunger pangs more frequently. On soft foods, but definitely ready for some "real" food!! The pain comes and go, not so much now just a pang every now and then. I'm still not quite 100% but getting closer every day. Not sure when my first fill will be I go for my 2 week post op on Tuesday. Good luck everyone!!

I'm a little over a week post-op myself. I've been on mushies for a couple of days and i'm living on cream of wheat, greek yogurt, protein shakes made with the yogurt and protein powder, potato salad (not the best choice but mushy), cream of brocolli soup. I just realized I could have egg drop soup and i'm very excited to try that tomorrow!!

i am also having the same issue. i was banded on the 18th, and i'm struggling. I made the mistake of going back to work too early and now i'm sore on top of weak and tired all the time!! Today I think i've gotten maybe 450 cal in and that was a struggle.

I also am having a problem with shakes i enjoyed prior to surgery!! I think my tastebuds changed or something. I also have a horrible taste in my mouth all the time, the nurse said that's probably from the meds. I'm trying to not take the pain meds anymore, only at bedtime but I still have the taste. Everything starts to taste the same too. ARGHH this is so frustrating!! I'm down 4 lbs since surgery on Wed so I shouldn't complain but i'm worried I'm not getting the protein that I need!

Also banded on the 18th and doing well. How are you guys getting your protein in? I'm having a hard time getting all the liquids down much less worry about the protein.

Good luck to everyone getting banded in the next couple of days! I was banded on Wed, and feel pretty good. I'm not running any marathons or anything, but taking everything a little slower so I can heal. Dealing a little bit with some nausea and gas pains, but other than that good!!

I luckily only have to do the pre-op for 6 days, but i'm having a really hard day today. Not so much being hungry, but the cravings are killing me!! All I can imagine are french fries, hamburgers, and even salads!! ARGGGHHH i'm so bored with the shakes, bars, and soup!! Any pointers?

I'm officially banded!! Checked in at 5:45am and was home by 12:30pm!! Everything went smoothly. I'm in a little bit of discomfort, mainly on my left side, and a little out of it from the anesethia and pain meds. Other than that I feel good, i'm up and moving around, using the bathroom and drinking water! I was so worried when i went in this morning , but now i'm relieved it's over!!

I'm with ya! I check in tomorrow at 5:45am! I also live about an hour away, so not looking forward to the drive... I'm excited but also nervous also! I'm glad this pre-op is over though, that was rough! I know after being banded won't be easy, but at least I'll have more variety to drink, and eventually eat!! Good Luck!!

I also an on a 1 week protein shake diet. I am also able to eat 1 piece of plain grilled chicken per day. I'm on the Optifast diet which also give me a protein bar each day.

Day 2 of my pre-op diet also!! Sounds like we are on the same one, I am STARVING!! I just keep saying to myself that in the end it will all be worth it! Surgery scheduled for the 18th! Only 5 more days!!

I started my pre-op diet today (surgery on the 18th) 5 servings of Opti-fast a day for 6 days. I've had 1 shake so far and well let's just say my stomach wants more. I hope I can stick to this for the whole week. I really want to jump start the weight loss and get used to just a little bit of food before getting the band.

Scheduled for May 18th, still waiting on insurance approval. Hopefully will hear something tomorrow! Start pre-op 800 calorie liquid diet on Thursday and hoping not to kill or harm anyone prior to surgery!!! Saying goodbye to alot of favorites for the past week, but I am so ready for this change!!

Had my History & Physical with my PCP today!! Papers off to insurance, hopefully will get the approval soon! Scheduled for the 18th and don't want to have to change it, or when I start my pre-op diet. Luckily I only have to do that for 6 days prior. Getting nervous....

Good Luck!! Let us know how it goes!

Congratulations on getting banded!! My date is scheduled for May 18th pending insurance approval! Did you have a pre-op diet? When do you plan to go back to work? Did the doc give you anything for pain? if so was it in pill form? I have many questions, but I'll stop for now!!!

Anyone have any idea how long it take for Cigna to approve surgery? I have been thru the 6 month nutrution classes (last one next week), the cardiologist has cleared me, and the pysch consult. Only thing now is to wait for ok from insurance and then I can get a date. I'm very anxious!! I also need to give some notice at work for my time off.

That is awesome that you were approved so quickly!! They can't submit my paperwork until they get the final ok from my PCP. I have an appt with her on May 4th and I am to fax the letter right to the surgeon's office that afternoon. Hopefully I will be approved as quick, my surgery is scheduled for the 18th, and I start my pre-op diet on the 12th! Would certainly suck if I started the shakes and the approval didn't go thru!

Got my date today!! May 18th is the start of my new life!! I have a choice of a liquid Optifast diet for 6 days pre-op or a regular diet of 800-1000 calorie high Protein diet for 7 days. Any suggestions which way I should go? I am allowed 1 4oz piece of grilled chicken breast a day on the Optifast. My last nutrition class is tomorrow night and I just have my pre-op meeting left with my surgeon's office. I'm excited but nervous!!!

I had my psych eval yesterday and my EGD today! Those were the last 2 major appts I have to go thru!! Just need to see my PCP, which I can't do until I have an official date, and 1 more nutritional class. Then I just have to wait for insurance approval. My birthday is in May so this will be my Birthday and Mother's Day gift to myself!

Went to the cardiologist today and he cleared me for surgery!!! Woo Hoo! 1 step closer! Now on to the psych consult, 1 more nutrition class, and the upper endoscopy. Starting to get excited, hoping the insurance approval comes quick!!

I decided on Dover bc it's the closest option I had. My other choices were Salisbury and they want $1500 for their nutritional plan. Baltimore was my next option and that was just too inconvenient for me to do all the appts. and traffic up there is horrible!! I have not been 100% on plan, but they really haven't given me a plan. The nutritional classes are pretty short and go over everything i've heard before at WW and other diets i've tried. I know the band isn't magic, and I have to work at it, but I'm having a hard time dieting at this point. I guess it's psychological, hopefully that mind set is changing as I look in the mirror and try on new clothes. I'm not happy the way I am and I know I need to change. Anyway where are you going for your surgery? What types of prerequisites do you have to do prior to surgery? That's awesome, my sister lives in PA and is shooting for a May banding also. If you don't mind me asking, why are you going out of state to have your surgery? How are you doing with the new information you've been receiving? I'm doing alright though I've had some cheating days and didn't lose as much as I know I could have this 2nd month but I'm doing good so far this last week, I keep telling myself it's mind over matter. lol

In MD also... but i'm over on the Eastern Shore. Getting banded in Dover, DE hopefully in May.

I am hoping to be a May bander!! My deductible with Cigna resets in June, so we are doing everything we can to get me approved for May as soon as possible. I have my cardiologist appt next week, and the psych eval the week after. April will be my last nutrition class and weigh in. My endoscopy is scheduled for the end of this month, but may have to move to April. All of a sudden everything is coming together, and i'm starting to get nervous!