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Well I will work on that. The psychological part of that will definitely help I am sure. Thanks for the advice! Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

One good thing is we are all closer to the next stage of foods we can eat which will be good. I am thinking with thicker foods it might be more filling. Congrats to all of us for making this decision though & hopefully we all have amazing success! Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

Well maybe I just need to up how many times I am eating then. I just find it harder to get in all the Water too with the not drinking before & after. This also could be because I have been taking too many naps. Maybe if I regulate my sleeping then I can get everything else to fall in line. Its nice to know I am not alone here though Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

I was banded on 8/8/12 so just one day ahead of you. I was told to do a 4 oz shake in the AM then another 4oz in the PM... doesn't all have to be at one time. Good luck! Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

Well I had my band put in on Wednesday, Aug 8th. Its now Saturday, Aug 11th and I am doing okay. I came home on Thursday so today is my 2nd full day being home. I have noticed a significant decrease in the amount of pain I had originally. I feel like the more I get up and move around and push myself just a little more the better I feel. I would like to say I wasn't expecting some of the side affects though. Not sure if everyone else experienced these things or if I should be concerned but it seems like it should be normal. Basically I have been dealing with diarrhea like stools just shortly after I eat... I do believe that its called dumping syndrome and I am not sure if its like that because I am still in the all liquid diet or what but it hasn't been fun. I did realize that I had been drinking my Water at the same time as my Protein shake & Jello and I am hoping by stopping that it will help improve that. If not I am calling the office on Monday to make sure its not a complication. I will say over all though I feel pretty good and I am still happy with my decision! Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

I was kind of thinking the liquid in liquid out thing actually... that's why I wanted to get some opinions. Today has been a much better day... I haven't had to take the med so regularly and feel pretty good. I am having a hard time fitting in all the drinking I am supposed to do. With the "no drink 30 minutes before and after" rule, then trying to drink the Protein shake, eat some Jello, maybe broth, more Protein Shake... napping (from the medicine) I just feel like my day has gone by & I have barely made it anywhere with my Water. I am trying but I am struggling. Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

I was only eating a half cup for lunch and that was all. I actually haven't been too hungry and only had my 4 oz of Protein shake in the morning and at night and my half cup of Jello in the afternoon. I really think its because I was drinking Water at the same time... last night when I took that out of the equation I seemed to do just fine. Thanks though & good luck on your journey as well. Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

I was banded yesterday.... I was supposed to arrive at 2pm but they had gotten behind so I didn't get in to surgery until 6pm. I obviously stayed over night and was able to go home today at 5pm. I am real sore today but I have been up walking as much as possible and try to not let the pain bug me too much. I really can't wait to get this journey started. This is all worth the end result! Sent from my DROID Pro using LapBandTalk

Well I am on day 6 of my pre surgery diet and I am getting really excited that my surgery is so close. This diet hasn't been my favorite in the world but it's already showing me progress and I haven't even had surgery. Since Sunday (7/29) I have lost 5 pounds and I am ready to keep up the loss. Surgery is scheduled for the 8/8 which is only 5 days away. It's so crazy to even think about but I know I am on the right path. It isn't going to be easy and the first few weeks are going to suck with all of the food restrictions but its going to be those weeks that will help me rearrange my brain and get me in the right mind set even more! I can't wait to get my new life started!! xoxo Sam

Thank you so much! I am now on day 8 of my pre surgery diet & have lost 7 pounds. The goal line is getting so close I can taste the victory haha