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Thank everyone. It's reassuring to hear ppl getting through it bc it sounds so tough lol. I have a wedding to go soon, I have no idea how I'm going to do it that day. I just can't wait to see the pounds start to come off.

I will be banded 2 weeks from wed on July 31st. I start my liquid diet wed. I am soooooooooooooooo nervous but can't wait to get started!!

I was having cold feet and then I look at myself in the mirror and don't even recognize myself. I have always struggled with weight and after 3 kids it has taken its toll on me after the birth of my daughter I am at my highest weight ever. I'm disgusted with myself. I've often though what is wrong with me I lose weight then gain it back plus more. I'm tired of this game and I'm not getting any younger I spent my 20's struggling with weight I want my 30's(turn 30 in sept) to be happy and confident and comfortable in my own skin. My husband was very unsupportive until he saw how serious I am about this. I need a life change and a tool to help me get there to help me feel full. I can eat good but my portions are always too big and then ill pick at my kids bc I don't feel full. I have struggled and I can't believe surgery is in 2 weeks and today when I bought all my stuff for the liquid diet I questioned if this is the right thing for me. I know it is I want to be healthy and a hot mama lol. As to the post above I think that people ask what to eat after surgery for tasty ideas. I got a vague list of foods to eat and to avoid but having input from what people have eaten who have been there is helpful to hear what may work and what hasn't so much.

I am starting my liquid diet on wed and I am going shopping tomorrow can u tell me if I'm missing anything. Protein whey powder In different flavors Protein premade drinks. sugar free Jello Sugar free Popsicles Variety of broths. Skim milk Sugar free fat free yogurt to add to shakes. V8 juices and or other juices. Unflavored weigh powder(if I can find it) Green and black tea for my unsweetened iced tea. Can I add frozen fruit to the Protein Shakes? I know I need Vitamins I just can't remember is it just a multi Vitamin and Calcium and b12 ? Am I missing anything from this list also can I eat spicy broths like a Thai broth Soup? I am sooooooo nervous to start this.

I am being banded July 31st. I can't wait to start fitting in my old clothes over the years that I couldn't fit into anymore. Maybe even eventually have some of that clothes being too big. It's so unreal I feel like ill never feel comfortable in my own skin and seeing all these success stories makes me think about next summer and how maybe I won't dread going to the beach bc I won't hate my arms and tummy in a bathing suit. I want more energy also. I am so sick of feeling lethargic and lazy and having achy knees.

Wow you look amazing!!!!!! I can't wait to be able to look like that again. Im getting Banded on July 31st.

I can't believe how quickly it's approaching. It's all becoming so real and I am sooooooo nervous. I was just wondering for those of you who have been here when you ate the broths did u add whey to it to make it more filling? I'm still going to be working and caring for 3 young children I don't want to feel hungry/dizzy/tired and headachy all day. I want to be as full as possible. I remember my nutritionist saying to just sip soup all day long.

I am not banded yet July 31st is my date but I watched a YouTube video on a fill and I am a little scared lol. Does it hurt? The needle looks so thick. I'm not going to let a needle change my decision to get it but wow the needle looked thick lmao do they numb the area?

I thought I read somewhere you shouldn't get a fill before flying because it can tighten it from the pressure. I don't know if that's true though. Sounds kind of weird lol

I have united and I was approved within 3 days.

I feel so nauseas thinking about eating puréed meats. Does the texture make u gag?

It is we can now have someone going through the same things at the same time.

My surgery is July 31st also

Can you please give me a list of all protein supplements for drinks and things you add to food for more protein plus some of the vitamins and brands you use. Thanks so much

What's the difference? What's better? I have my surgery set for July 31st so I still have time to talk about plication I just recently heard the word.

I am ready to do this. I am 100lbs from my goal weight of 135lbs. I have healthy eating habits but I eat too much. I can't control my portions ill have the steak and veggies but overdo it on the portion size of the meats. I'm not a huge picker but occasionally those cookies will torture me and I overindulge plus I eat super fast. I lose control over how much I eat. I am hoping if I continue to eat healthy protein and veggies the Lapband will help with the feeling full quicker so not only do I not go for seconds But i can't even finish my first a plate. There is this supposedly "new" belt type thing you wear on the outside I tried this its actually approved by insurance comp I didn't pay a penny for it, but it hurts soooooooooooo bad to wear this thing all day I had bruises I think you don't feel hungry bc your in pain. It did help me to eat less but I couldn t utilize properly bc it cut in so bad. I haven't come to the Lapband decision lightly. It's been a 2 year decision on and off again before I went for my first consult and finally after my 3 rd child and a 115lbs weight gain over. 9 year period I am ready to make changes and eat less. I don't want to be the "fat" mom. I want my kids to see me eating right and pick up from my healthy eating and portion sizes and I'm hoping from the less weight and healthy eating ill have more energy to exercise on a daily basis not just once a week sometimes twice.

Thanx so much for the info.

That's probably what I'm going to do. I make homemade meats for my daughter and I puree them and I can't even fathom eating. I almost tried it one day and just got so nauseas.

July 31st is my date. I wonder if anyone doesn't have so much trouble with the gas? I've had two c-sections and a laproscopic surgery for my gallbladder and I never had the horrible gas pains. Is it different with the band surgery I wonder? I am dreading leaving my kids specifically my daughter who is only 8 months will be 9 months at time of surgery over night. This is bothering me the most. ???­

It's nice to have people on here who are going through the same thing and can help. I can't wait to be a success story.

My procedure is for July 31st. I'm anxiously nervous. I am doing it for my 3 kids. I'm 5'3 and after gaining and not losing weight from pregnancies I am so miserable at my current weight . I hope this surgery gets me to my goal of 140. My knees and back also always hurt. I feel huge and awful and I can't stand it anymore. I haven't shared my weight with anyone im too embarrassed not even family or hubby know my weight and only my parents and husband know about surgery.

I'm from NY and DR Angstadt is set to do my surgery July 31st @ st Charles. Has anyone had surgery with him?

My surgery is set for July 31st which is a wed. How did everyone feel after surgery? I have a desk job so I sit and have no strenuous activity. Do you think I'll be ok to return to work the Monday or Tuesday after surgery? Or do I need a full week or more to recover?