Tallyjohn

Deb, Crooms did my surgery and his office does my fills. Not sure if he limits fills to those he did the surgery on....

I'm here in Tally, banded 13 months ago, I've lost 88lbs, and I've developed quite a number of theories about banding, particularly as it relates to my own body and experience. I don't really need support (I'm the over-confident sort) but I would enjoy a chat and could answer any question any newbie has about the process.

I had a tough surgery on Monday (165 minutes) but I'm doing better than many. My question is : I have an appointment to see my Doc next Tuesday. I'm on Clear liquids now and all I've had is Water, and I'm fine with that (no cravings, etc.). From what I can tell I could keep this up until Tuesday. Is all the talk about a water regimen, a protien regimen, etc for application after I see the Doc, or should I be trying to force 60 grams of protiens, 60 ounces of water, Vitamins, etc. now ? Am I working myself into some sort of protien/vitamin/ deficit, or is my only duty from now until Tuesday to make sure I don't do anything to rip, tear, pull, etc. my band?

I talked to my Doc, and to him at least, clear liquids mean only clear liquids. He feels the first week is all about not injuring yourself, and that we have forever to make up Protein deficits, etc. Since I seem to prefer Water to Crystal Light, or whatever, I'll just stay on it. There does not seem to be one uniform set of instructions.

...particularly if mixed with skim milk, a "clear liquid". I've tried to take that term literally, and maybe that's my mistake. I want to err on the side of caution, but I know I need something to maintain my energy.