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I'm newly banded 3-31 and I want to know how long after surgery were u able to eat your favorite meal again. I love food, I think I'm a food addict, and I just keep fantasizing about the time I'm gonna get to sit down with a plate of my favorite foods! Then I think, omg! Am I gonna even enjoy myself? I picture myself getting my huge plate of food and just devouring every last bite and savoring the delicious flavors! And I'm scared I'm not going to be able to finish it but still trying to stuff it all down because it tastes SO GOOD..., I don't know... This is all new to me and I'm just trying to put into words some of the emotions and fears I'm going through...I'm realizing I truly LIVED TO EAT and now I'm afraid some of my joy of life will be lost. Thanks for listening.

Thank you all! I really love yalls thoughts and honesty! I think I will see what the dr suggests tomorrow re a therapist. I know there is something to my eating habits. I think about food and the idea of a huge plate that is all for me to eat until I'm stuffed is pure joy! (and now shame) I don't know what happened to make me this way but I really am happy and committed to getting over this and getting skinny! Best of luck to all of y'all!

That's awesome about your drs visit!!! I am also on antidepressants, I can't imagine not having them for 5 days, I woulda gone CRAZY!!! it's great you have a good support group!!!! Good luck! My post op is tomorrow also, let me know how yours goes!!!

Do you happen to be on other meds (like blood pressure) you could be reacting to those on an empty stomach. (something your probably not used to this soon)

Thanks guys!! I really appreciate yalls support! I felt like such a loser (and I don't mean of weight ) today I've had a protein shake some soup and some sugar free popsicles. I'm back on track and determined to make this work for me! I have my post op visit tomorrow so I guess we'll see what happens!!!

I get to start mushies next week and I'm wondering what I should buy.

Thanks y'all! I appreciate all yalls input!

Thanks y'all! I appreciate all yalls input!

Funny you mention fajitas! We cooked out the other day and I had a piece that I chewed all the flavor out of and then fed it to the dogs!!!! I know I'm not supposed to do that, but believe me, it was so delicious!!!! And I didn't feel so bad since I didn't swallow it!

I already have this on my list for my "pizza" fix!

Yumm! Both of those things already sound delicious!!!! I can't wait for solids!!!

Thanks everyone!!! This is definitely a learning experience! I hope that when I get to solids I will start "reprogramming" also! Someone on here said they question why I had the surgery. I had it because I feel like a whale!! I weighed 293 and I'm 5'2"! I had no energy and HATED feeling so uncomfortable in whatever stretchy pants big shirt I could find! I have list about 14 pounds since first pre op visit and I truly have more energy just from my protein shakes. I just wonder what it's going to be like when I get to solids and frankly I'm a bit afraid of the "whole plate" issue I discussed earlier.

Thank you everyone! I did not have any kind of psych eval I am a self pay patient. I want this to work for me more than anything in the world! I was on a preop liquid diet and followed it to a tee. Now post op and am on full liquids and feel satisfied with that and my protein shakes. I do have the problem of finishing all of my cream of chicken soup and then just feel VERY FULL! then I'll go walk so I don't feel so miserable. I have no restriction now and the swelling is gone from surgery. Do I really sound crazy to you all?

Hi my name is Teresa but I have been called Snoop since I was 6 months old. I was born, raised and live in the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS!!!! I'm 37 years old. I have been married to my soul mate for 19 years and we have 3 kids 18,16,14. 2 dogs both chiauaua/shih tzu mixes. I've been big since right after marriage and have recently gotten HUGE! I work as a 9-1-1 operator and stay chained to my desk the entire 8 hr shift. I was banded 3-31-11 and am SO EXCITED!!!! I will say I'm scared of what my new past time should be since it used to be cooking out, going out to eat and drinking!!! my preop weight was 293 and today I'm at 280....not much loss for 20 days of liquid diet, but I'm hopeful it's gonna get going soon! I love this site, I love all your stories and I wish all of us success! Thanks for hearing my story!

How bad would you say drinking a few glasses of wine on your postop full liquid diet be? I had my surgery 3-31, I'm on full liquids and had a few glasses of shite zinn. It went down fine and I feel fine today, but will it affect how my stomach heals etc?

Hi all! I was banded 3-31. Everything has been great, not too much gas, I walked walked walked. I'm on full liquids now and have 2 protein shakes some sf popsicles and broth or soup each day. At first after surgery I wasn't hungry and the water would make me feel full. But not anymore! Today I was able to drink an entire can (plus 1 can 2% milk) tomato soup and didn't feel like I thought I should feel. That's A LOT of liquids! I thought I would of felt full as a tick! Instead I felt like my self pre-band. Is something wrong????

Thank you!!!! I was banded 3-31 and so far have been great on my full liquid diet, but when we get together with friends there is usually some drinks being had! Thanks for yalls response!!!

Gas-x strips are a life saver!!! That and walking walking walking! All hours night and day I've been walking in circles in the back yard. It really helps to get the gas broken up and moving. I'm only drinking water protein shakes and popsicles. What other types of liquid do y'all recommend?

[best of luck! I also have surgery that day, so I think we'll both be on this site a lot! where are you having yours done? I'm in Dallas Texas. quote name='REDsparkles11' timestamp='1301375562' post='1592896] Cant wait for my surgery. Ive been doing so good with the pre-op diet, and just so ready. I am very grateful to be given the chance for some help with my journey. Thank you to everyone who have had great posts and commented on mine. They've helped me alot and been an inspiration Love to all bandsters! (Especially my March2011 Bandsters )

I am on day 3 of my pre-op clear liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for 3-31-11 and I want other liquids besides my protein shakes and water. Is V-8 juice ok?

Ok, now I'm sure I shouldn't ask this question. BUT, do you think white zinfindale wine would be ok to drink? It is a clear liquid...

Thanks!! I have been drinking apple juice, but I havent been watering it down. And I guess I have been missing my veggies cause that spicy V-8 was DELICIOUS! Do you know if it matters what color popsicles I eat?

Thanks for the info! I feel like I have a million different questions about what is or is not acceptable. So again, THANKS!!!