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I was banded on May 31st, and I am down a total of 30 lbs. 12 of that was lost on the pre-op diet. I am feeling great and starting to work out more now so I'm hoping that will help as well! I had my first fill on June 28th and I am feeling restriction somewhat but I dont think I have hit my 'sweet spot' yet.

I used Optifast for my pre-op diet. It surprisingly doesn't taste too bad. I blended my shakes with ice so they were a little more satisfying. I only had to do it for two weeks, but the first 3 or 4 days were the worst and after that it got a lot better. I know of other people that went to my clinic with a higher BMI than me that had to do it for 3 or 4 weeks. I'm sure it wont be easy but you can do it! It is so worth it!

Hey, I was banded ont the 31st..the first 4 days of my two week pre op diet were the hardest for me, it does get easier!! For my Protein shakes i blended them with ice so they were thicker and that seemed to really help me...Not sure what you could do to spice up the broth though.. Good luck, you can do it!

Good Job. You look great already!!!! I just got banded on the 31st of May...and I am down 18lbs (including the pre-op diet)..what a wonderful feeling! I am still healing but have started walking and cant wait to get back at the gym. Keep it up!

good luck!! thats awesome!

I was banded last Tuesday May 31st. I started my pre - op diet on May 17th, and lost 12 lbs, and I weight myself this morning and lost another 6 lbs in the week since I've had surgery, for a total of 18 lbs in 3 weeks! I know I wont lose this much every week, but I am so excited! After 3 weeks I already have clothes that are getting to big! Wow... I never thought I would have the strength to survive the liquid pre-op diet or the surgery for that matter, but I did it, and every day I am feeling better and I just cant wait until I finish healing and can start working out more and eating a bit more normal. This is one of the hardest things I will probably ever do, but so rewarding already!

Hope you feel better quick! I am on day 5 post op..the first 3 days were terrible for me, but I am getting better, just still sore.

I had surgery yesterday as well...hope yours went good! I am back home now and just really sore and resting.

I was banded yesterday also. I am really sore, but doing good other than that. My tummy has been noisy too but i haven't ate very much. Had some soup brother today and it went down good. also a glass of milk. I am having lots of gas pain in my shoulder, but the more i walk the better that feels. Hope you both feel better sonn.