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Ok had the band put on May 8th. Started off at 321, during the pre-op diet I lost 9 lbs(which was a miricle since I really only tried for the last 4 days of it). Since the procedure, The first week I lost 7 lbs. Which is good I guess? I have not been hungry once and for the first few days I was only dringking water with very little else. I could have started thicker liquids a few days ago but opted to stay with the thin liquids thinking I would lose more quicker. Daily I am taking in around 400 calories at the most, usually less with around 90+ grams of protein (from whey protein powder). I have a few sips of chicken broth at dinner time. I have had a couple sips of wine a few times. I also take a liquid complete multi-vitimin daily. So my questions, is it possible not to take in enough calories? Will it hurt to stay on thin liquids for a prolonged amount of time? ( month or two?) It seems like most of the rapid weight loss is on the liquid diet, so why not stay on it until say 90% of goal is reached? I havent been hungry and have no urge to eat at all. Which is good. Last question, has anyone also took HCG injections during this stage (liquids or at all). Would that increase the weight loss even more? I just want to take advantage and make the most of the tool given to me....If anyone has an thoughts or comments I would love to hear....

i was told not to drink carbonated beverages. What is the danger or problems associated with that? I havent yet, and dont plan to but was curious. Is it for ever or just post op+ a few weeks? I have never been a big soft drink person, but I used to like an ocassional beer at a ball game or BBQ. Is that gone for ever?

I can Pee ok, but Ill tell you whats nuts, Im almost two weeks post op, no problems BUT I havent and cant burp. (is that normal) and talkabout GAS ! never in my life have I experienced anything like this. Crazy! And the weird noises My gut is constantly making . Too funny!

thats what I have been reading, that I may need to take in more calories per day and I might do better. Congrats on 12 in one week. Wow!!

thanks Missy, your right, I would hate to pack it back on. I cant go on for ever with water and broth...lol. Im glad I found this website. So much good advice. Thanks to all!!

I too have no desire to eat or drink anything. I am almost two weeks post op and have been taking in only around 300-400 calories a day. I was drinking the iso pure or muscle milk but I didnt want all the calories. I went and got Whey-Protein powder. Two scoops with water is 52 grams of protein with around 180 cals. So drink two a day and your good. I just deal with the taste, not to bad but not the best. So far I have had not problems. Went back to work the day after surgery and have not been hungry. I have been staying on the thin liquids (water/broth etc...) in effort to maximise my weight loss. I have been getting advice not to rush it and follow the diet plan. Not sure what I am going to do. Lost 7 lbs first week. Kinda was hoping for more. I will see what happens this week. But happy I am making the change Good Luck!

Thank you all for the comments, yea, I do need to get the "old dieting mentality" out of my head. Your righ, This is different than just a diet. Long term sustainable weight loss and better health is my goal. Not just numbers...Got to change my way of thinking....

I had thought as long as I took the multi vitimin I was ok. Didnt think about hair loss or anything. The only down fall I have noticed is I am getting wore out or tired quickly. I work about 12 hours a day (mostly office, some field work (chem plant)). I went back to work the day after surgery since I felt fine...So far so good I guess