Wine Lover

I hated the four week pre-surgery diet - the worst was the full week of nothing but protein shakes.  Day before was just clear liquids - got to hospital at scheduled time and waited 5 HOURS before they wheeled me into surgery!  Was NOT prepared for that!  Stayed overnight as was required by insurance.  went home next day with liquid pain med which I only took 2X that day - then never needed again.  Did the liquid shakes post surgery which continually gave me mucho gas!  Walking around outside and on treadmill really helped pass the gas.  Within a week I was starving and gave up on the liquid.  I have always been able to eat anything as long a I chew, chew, chew! At least so far.  Had my first fill on 11/4/11.  Don't feel anything diff.  Can still eat a horse, hooves and all!  I fill up faster - definitely, but get hungry in about 2 hrs.  Started back to my exercise class at our local hospital after couple weeks.   Weight loss is pretty slow - was told it would be getting the lapband rather than the bypass -- hoping the slowness would aid in letting my old saggy skin "retract".  LOL  -- Most of the weight I've lost was because of the pre-op diet!  Hoping for at least 1 lb a week!  Feel very lucky I've had no complications or pain!  Enjoy reading the other stories - keep posting!