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In my "real life" I've always tried to be a very strict rule follower so with this band I'm trying very hard to adhere to the rules now as well. I was banded on Monday, so yesterday was my first day on full liquids. Need less to say, I didn't quite get everything in. Also, like most people, I am feeling a lot of gas movement. Lastly, I feel a lot of stuff in my chest too. I am going to assume my "full" feeling is going to come on very quickly and is going to involve my chest because I'm still feeling weird from last night (unless it's gas still). But today is a new day (second time I've quoted chicken little this week)......

Body Fortress at Walmart or Kroger. Less expensive at Walmart.

How about a "lite" zeggie pizza? Lite crescent rolls laid flat together and baked, mix lite ranch and lite cream cheese for the sauce, lots of fresh veggies and 2% cheese on top. Or a "lite" fruit pizza. Lite crescent rolls laid flat together and baked, lite cream cheese, lite or fat free cool whip mixed together for the sauce and lots of fresh fruit. Probably couldn't eat a lot of it band wise, but could share Veggie would be better.

Believe it or not, the pre-op diet is so helpful in getting you ready for the surgery. I had my surgery on Monday and not to toot my own horn, but I followed my pre-op diet down to a t. It helped me not be as hungry after a few days so now that I am post-op, I have a very small appetite. You can do it! Words of advice, avoid Pinterest and cooking shows

May 21st here

What did it have included? We have a list on the Springer board.....

Good dubstep

Yep. I'm in my third day post-op, having some similar issues. Stay on top of your pain meds. Also, I used ice packs. That helped. Feel better!

I hate protein shakes! There I said it......

Once I used the skim milk.....BIG difference! I think if I feel up to it tomorrow, I may venture out to Wal-Mart to get the Body Fortress chocolate flavored one. I have a chocolate flavored one but it is a soy one from Sam's. I like the strawberry one from Body Fortress much better.

No sorry. The office has me taking (in 2 weeks) optisource bariatric vitamins for 3 months, then I can switch to flintstones and a viactive.

gottobeme- great link! I understood from the dr but thought I'd watch anyway, awesome visual aid!

Great job! How are you feeling after your fill?

It's finally here tomorrow!

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! You all ROCK!

azhoselady - thank you for that. I was thinking that too. Everyone was saying it was so easy. The gas pains hit tonight. I didn't find the gas x strips but the chewables. My hubby just ground one up and put it in a scoop of applesauce to help me try to get rid of it. Hoping I turn the corner soon Thanks everyone

So, I was banded Monday and have been doing Clear liquids since. Tomorrow I can move to full liquids: Protein shakes, cream of whatever strained, yogurt. What was on your full liquid diet?

I'm actually very sore I think where my stomach/band is, so I am assuming its going to take some time for my body to adjust to the restriction. I'm very slow moving these days But progressing each day I'll share with you and you share with me. So far I'm still on clear liquids. chicken broth and tea with Splenda.

How's everyone feeling? I'm super, super sore I'm assuming where my band is. Sllllloooooowwwwwww moving. What's everyone up to?

So Monday was the big day! I got up early. Took my second shower in 6 hours with antibacterial soap, woke up my husband and got ready for my day. I slept surprisingly well for the night before. He didn't. My mother-in-law came in, we got our daughter up a few minutes earlier than normal. Then I made lunches for the kids and my husband started dinner for that night for them in the crockpot. While all this my parents had come and brought my husband Breakfast. Now we were out the door. The drive was about a 45 minute one. We arrived and got into a little scuffle regarding what the security/valet guy had said (apparently loud enough the whole lobby heard, this is somewhat unusual for us . We went upstairs and they whisked me back to pre-op. They weighed me and according to their computer and BMI calculator (which put the notes in my hospital notes for the insurance) my BMI was EXACTLY what it needed to be to be covered by insurance. Thank the Lord! I was worried I had lost too much weight. Which will be the last time you will ever hear that from me. They put this gown on me that hooks up to this air hose that blows warm air into your gown. I'm not a fan of warm air as it makes me sick. They started my IV. My family finally got to come back to see me. They gave some relaxing meds and off I went. The procedure itself was only about 35 minutes. The doctor told my family it went great. I'm rather sore, more so than I was prepared for honestly. But I've been trying to get up and get around a bit here and there to help my recovery and prevent blood clots. I'm also staying on top of my pain meds and ice packs are my best friends. It feels like a really bad muscle tear. So far, I've had one nausea event with chicken broth. I'm trying to stay as hydrated as possible as well.

I know I'm one of the last to get banded in our little group.....but, 3 more days until my surgery. I'm sure you ALL know exactly what I'm feeling. Nervous anticipation. Am I doing the right thing? No, it's gonna be great, etc. sigh. 3 days.......

I am on Clear Liquids today and tomorrow and at least Monday and Tuesday and then I saw something that looked really yummy.........sigh. Just remember I've already lost 24 lbs w/o help, think what I can w/help!!!

The sun'll come out tomorrow, betcha bottom dollar that tomorrow.......... Who's ready?

Clear liquid diet.....yeah, right now it just hit me at 6:45 pm how much not fun it is......

In my time since starting with the doctor, I've lost 24 lbs. I could tell in the mirror this morning. This is my first NSV and probably only the second time in my adult life losing weight that I could tell!!!!