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That's great that you are doing so well!! I was banded on the 26th, it's weird but I had more back pain than anything now I just have soreness around the incisions and am allergic to the bandage tape so that's a problem but all in all I would say compaired to living life overweight from now on this is worth it!!! Hope everyone continues to do well!!

Yep he said the first few days I should do soft but after could have whatever I felt comfortable with. I had grilled fish Mon night, 1st real food in two weeks and it was amazing. I did fine no problem at all. I think the hardest thing for me as far as eat/drink my doctor really does not want me to use low cal sweetners like sweet & low, spenda etc. I use crystal light a lot and was addicted to diet dr. pepper which of course is a no no so now I'm trying to find something to drink in my water so far it looks like it's going to be lime, but I do miss the sweet.

Well it's been 4 days since my surgery. I can eat pretty much anything because I have just the band no "fill" yet. My doctor has not put me on any restrictions but I have done that myself. The 1st few days I just didn't want to eat but now feel like I could eat the house! Having to take control of myself. Most of the soreness is gone but I itch terribly plus every bandage I have tried seems to break me out making it worse . I went on a short shopping trip with my girls today and did really well, I still have some major blooting so finding something to wear loose and comfortable is a challenge. My daughter told me I needed a better bra then she realized I was wearing one that is really to big just because all the others are very uncomfortable. Hope you all are doing well!!

Thanks tonight has been better than the day was I'm trying to walk around more this does seem to help a lot. I am very bloated in my middle section and got on the scale today and was 3 pds up from before surgery but I'm sure that's just from the fluid and all not like I've been eating much. Right this second I have on a bra because my son in law is here but it's killing me so it's going to have to go :0!

I had mine on Thur. I am pretty sore esp in my back. I just can't get comfortable, I'm at a point when I want to be able to do more and just don't seem to. I also have more soreness in my incisions than before. Any suggestions on what I can do to help with this. I also wanted to know if anyone else felt nauseated it seems to come and go.

Had my surgery yesterday, feeling sore but all in all doing okay. Right this second I'm tired and ready for a nap. My doctor said my surgery went really well and he could tell I stuck to the diet, I'm pretty proud of myself. This morning I was able to have scrambled eggs which normally I don't care for but they were awsome.

I love to swim and was wondering if anyone knows how long it will be post op before I can go in the pool? I am scheduled for surgery on Thur, this liquid diet inhales perfusely!!! (my way of saying it sucks!)

Thanks Kim

My surgery is tomorrow! Ready to be done and heal so I can start a new life

Funny you asked I would give my arm for a margarita and I'm really not a big drinker but I do like one occasionally. My surgery is tomorrow so I'm still post op but you better believe when my doc gives the all clear I will have one. I plan to try the skinny girl tequila, I hear it's pretty good and it help help with some of those empty calories.

Thanks, I was afraid of that but not going to let it stop me now

I am on a very hard pre diet. All liquids, no meat, cheese, sugar, fruits or veggies. I can have diet juices and grits, frozen lowfat yogurt, sherbert, pudding and Jello and I can have lowfat broth (Yuk) not much I like on there but I have been following it as close as possible and in 3 days have lost 4.8 pounds of what is probably Water weight. I've dranks lots of water mixed with propel and cran-grape. Here is the problem last night I realized that my cran grape juice is the lite and not diet. It only has 50 calories and no fat but has 10% sugar!!! Now I'm freaking out worried I have messed up everything due to my enlarged liver I'm really nervous and want to do everything right. Here is a copy of the nutrition amounts, the carbs & sugar scare me! Nutrition Facts Serving Size 8 oz. Amount Per Serving Calories 50 Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 35mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 13g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 13g Protein 0g

I am a little envious of some of the pre diets I've read because mine is strickly liquids. The only "food" I can have is grits with spenda, low fat sugar free pudding or Jello. Diet fruit juice, veg juice, sugar free low fat sherbert which I can not take to work because our freezer does not work. It's been very hard but I'm on day 3 and I'm doing it! I just keep my mind on the goal and when I get hungry I find something to do. I've never liked grits but right now I'm loving them! I had the same thought about if I can do this why am I having surgery but I know I would not stick to this like I am without knowing if I don't it will not happen.

I have my pre appointment for lab work and EKG, it's stupid but I'm more nervous about this then the surgery. Don't want anything to keep me from having this done. Really just ready to be done and get on with new thinner life.

I plan to go zip lining in Belize or St. Lucia!

Thanks, it really help to talk to others going through the same thing

I will have mine on 7/26. My doctor prefers realize so I am trusting him

Yes it is frustrating, I want this over as soon as possible but guess it was good considering my moms fall. I was on vacation when they called, they wanted to move it up a week but being gone it wouldn't have worked so it had to be delayed while the surgeon goes out of town. I was mad at him at first then realized he had a good reason for going. His daughter is Janelle Issis and is on Dancing with the Stars so he is going to see the show! She is gorgeous and an amazing dancer. I'm glad to hear Melissa and Knitmom that you both are doing well. I had almost talked myself out of all this. I was wondering why I couldn't lose the weight without it if I can stick to a ten day liquid diet but I know I wouldn't be so good if it wasn't for having the surgery. My main goal here is to feel better for myself and my almost 4 year old grand daughter. I get so tired when she's with me and I don't want her to remember me the way I do my grandmother. She was a wonderful women but never really played with us just fed us whenever we got ansty and always was watching tv. I want to be able to get out and play with her as much as possible, right now I take her to the pool a lot so it gets us out. Day 3 of my 10 days and I am hanging in there. Hope you all continue to do great!!

I'm having it done on 7/26, on my 10 day liquid diet now. Your post is very encouraging! Thanks for sharing.

My surgery was delayed from the 19th to the 26th. I was upset but my mom had to have surgery yesterday on a broken foot so it worked out for the best. I started my 10 day liquid diet yesterday and have done really well on it so far. I've been good yesterday was easier because I was busy with my mom but being back at work is harder. I just keep telling myself this will be good for me and I CAN do it!! I keep something to drink with me at all times and that helps. I woke up this morning with a massive Headache but I don't know if it was caffine withdrawal or stress. Either way I drank a cup of coffe with splenda and felt much better after. I am hoping I can come back to work on Tues the 1st. Some of the post make me unsure on whether that will happen.

Yesterday I did great on my 1st day liquid diet but my mom was having surgery and I was busy with her all day so it made it easier for me. I knew being at work would be my biggest challange. I spend a lot of time at work alone and sit at a computer all day. It makes it really hard not to grab something and eat it all. I am determined to do this and have to keep my focus on the greater (or should I say lesser) goal! I know this to will pass just trying to get through it. My surgery was to be on the 19th but was rescheduled for the 26th.

Hi, I am trying to find out more information on what I can and can't eat, when I can begin exercise, etc after I have my surgery. I am scheduled for July 26th. and have to be on a 10 day liquid diet before surgery however I am confused on what a normal day will be like after the surgury and post op. What will I be able to eat, not eat. What is better for you. I have never known what is "good" food or "bad" food, never been disciplined in learning the food groups. I did not have a weight problem as a child or teen it all started much later for me and I really just let it all happen. Now I'm having this surgery and I'm hearing different things. My doctor really has not told me what kind of diet there will be after other than I will only be able to eat very little and can not drink while eating. I realize everyone is different but if someone can tell me what they were allowed or not allowed to do after it certainly would help. Thanks!

Sue, I have added the site to my favorites and just keep reading. Lots of good information!

Thank you all for the response, it does help

Thank you so much for sharing!