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Oh wow, Nicole ! I am very hungry and can eat Popsicle after Popsicle and no effect and I am very hungry. I sure hope I didn't do this for nothing. If I have to diet and fight the hunger pains then why did I do this ( other than I had to have the band removed due to esophagus problem)? Everybody talks about it stretching out but I doubt it gets tighter?????

Hmmm, I has surgery on 12/17 and only had a hint at full the day I had my first protein drink. I can consume several large gulps of liquid and still no full feeling. Everything I'm drinking is pretty thin liquid. Is this typical?

Praying for those who have upcoming surgery. I had mine on The 17th and was home the next day. The gas pains are the most uncomfortable. I also have quite a bit of soreness but nothing that pain meds don't help. I feel a bit weak but better each day. I have been sleeping more than usual but otherwise good. I hope each of you have as easy a time as I have had and will be praying for any complications to be resolved quickly. I have had nothing I consider unbearable just uncomfortable. I hope this helps those waiting to put your nerves at ease a bit. No guarantees on your experience but hope it will be as uneventful as mine. Good luck!

Way to go!!!

I am finally beginning to feel a sense of fullness. I had surgery on 17 and today is the first day of protein. It is finally giving me a sense of fullness. Yeah, I was beginning to wonder. Those that are farther along, how much have you been told you can eat at one time! 1/4 cup total?

I just took a bath and the warm water sure helped my shoulders. I'm sure it is gas as I'm still on liquid and barely getting in water. Taking a deep breath hurts and when using the little pump. Just so sore. I'm just working on getting on wAter.

I had my surgery on the 17 and came home a day early on the 18. I had q pump and morphine pump so no pain at all. Walked the halls and did fine. Now coming home w/0 all that has been a bit different. No bloating, passing gas but terrible pain in my shoulders. Tummy is sore not painful. I am drinking water and eating jello. Sat up in chair for a bit but awfully weak. Thanks for all the prayers. They were certainly heard. I have moments of feeling better today.

I'm on the road too and feel the same way. I know everything will be fine but still nervous. Drive safely Nicole. To my other surgery buddies, speedy recovery and see you when we are done. I appreciate all the info everyone has given as it really has helped and your prayers I know have been heard.

My doc says he will remove everything before I go home if things go as usual.

Nicole and fireandice, I am up tomorrow too and eager to hear how we do. I'm in the nervous stage too and will be glad to be on the other side. Good Luck and prayers.

My dr says he will remove everything before I go home if everthing goes as planned.

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement for tomorrow. I will be so glad to get the surgery behind me. Good luck to everyone this week.

Tomorrow morning surgery for me and more than a bit nervous. Liquid diet has me a bit nauseated too.

Momlambert glad to hear from you since surgery. Hope the coughing gets better. Glad to hear of no serious issues with this weeks postings. I am scheduled for Monday. Getting a bit nervous. Have had other surgeries and don't look forward to the pain. Anyone have the Q pump? That is what my doctor uses for pain.

Good luck and eager to hear updates! Prayers for you and your family?

Congrats to all those who have completed the surgery and are recovering. I will be with you on Monday. Glad to hear about each step so I have some idea of what to expect.

I went today to do hospital preop. All went well and am tentatively scheduled for first one at 7:30 on Monday. Boy this is getting a bit real!!! Have been praying for those before me and anxiously reading posts. Eager to hear from everyone this week! Redo, do u have the pain pump?

Thinking of you simplysouthern. Hope you are home soon.

One more post to let all this weeks lucky patients know we really will be thinking of you and praying for a successful surgery l and uneventful recovery. I am on the 17th and will be doing my preop at the hospital on wed and continuing on with my liquid diet. I can't wait to be in your place next weekend. Many good wishes!!

Remember, the heavier you are the more and faster you will lose. As you get thinner, your body will slow the loss as it adjusts and you no longer burn or need as many calories carrying around a heavier body. Sometimes the body needs time to adjust, too. With this tool you will lose and more importantly, won't be yo-yoing like most of us have done. Be strong and have faith.

Congrats, Lola. Welcome to the December group! Prayers for the Monday group, mom lambert. We will be waiting to hear. I will be in your shoes this time next weekend. Liquid diet is really tough. Not really hungry just want something to chew. Can't have gum. Ugh. Can't wait to get this behind me.

I hope she is doing well. Tell her we are all pulling for her.

Congrats!! I think that is awesome and quick too! Now it's the waiting game. It will go by fast.

He wants you to do this in a bit over a week? I've never lost that fast. Do you? Did they give you any guidelines? I'll be on this liquid thing 2 weeks but mine hasn't set a limit. He just says I have to lose. I'll be praying for 15 for you!

Yes, to those surgeries on the 10th., we are praying for you and eager to hear from you when you are able. Hope all goes smoothly.