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I have this fear of being at work or at a business lunch and getting stuck or throwing up/PBing. I'm only a few days on the other side but does anyone have any advice? Should I only eat Soup at business lunches for a while? Should I keep extra clothes at work in case I throw up or slime on myself? If I PB would I throw up at the table or would I know it's coming and get to the bathroom? It's one of those irrational fears especially since I haven't told anyone at work except for one friend. Any advice appreciated.

I also found the weekends to be difficult during my pre op diet. If you cheat do something like eat 1 oz of chicken breast. Put down the chips! LOL

I have a friend who told me that she is afraid she will be the only fat one left of our friends if I lose weight. I don't know what to think of that comment!!! I am trying to be sympathetic to my obese friends. Being left behind is scary and let's face it society does judge you by weight. I am trying to let these comments roll off my back for now. I just had my surgery and assume I will be confronted by more as I start to lose and it shows.

That is so awesome!!!

NYU has an online course. The website is thinforlife.com

I was expecting 5 but when I woke up it was only 2. One in my belly button and one under my left breast.

Ok this may be TMI but when after your surgery did you have your first bowel movement? Im still waiting on mine and it's been almost 72 hours post surgery.

I would call now just to make sure. It could resolve by Tuesday.

Good luck. I'm 3 days out. Feeling sore but ok.

Wow. Congratulations! You look great

I was banded the same day and stayed overnight in the hospital for one night. I weighed myself today and I was up 3lbs from the date of surgery. Don't worry. It's just liquids from the post op etc. it will come off in a few days I'm sure.

No hernia repair. I was told I could take milk of magnesia so I will do that but wondering when I should pull the trigger so to speak.

I tried it myself today. You have to keep stirring and stirring.

Good luck!!

I'm on a liquid diet. Not clear liquid. I'm not putting much in and have not even drank one 11oz protein drink yet so I'm not sure what could come out!

Seymour I'm on day 3. What were you eating? Right now I'm just having Water and some tomato Soup. I'm not having it as a meal. I'm just sort of grazing.

I had my surgery today! I ended up staying over because I was finished so late and I figured that I should stay and be taken care of with no pressure of kids etc. so here I am. All I'm having is some gas pressure. Did some walking. Going again and then night night for me.

I had the same thing!! My surgery was at 4:30 but didn't actually go until 5pm. I just swished water and ice in mymouth and spit out. Being thirsty was the worst!!!!!

I felt the same way. I already posted about being afraid of being hungry. The pre op diet taught me that I can do this, that I'm capable of sticking to something. And it taught me how I can live and thrive on so much less food. I have always heard that you need x amount of calories to lose weight but the pre op diet flies in the face of this. Is it our bodies are using fat reserves? Have no idea.

Thanks for posting. It's inspiring for those of us just starting out to see what a difference a year makes.

Thanks everyone. I had a little less than a half cup of protein drink and felt some pain. Thinking i should stick to quarter cup. Water has been fine.

I will be banded. I'm strangely not nervous yet but I know I will be soon. The one thing I am is HUNGRY.

Was banded yesterday. Hanging in there

I'm done! Stayed the night in the hospital because not finished until late. So glad I did. Nurses were wonderful here.

I'm on the other side today. Surgery went well. I am here for 1 night. Just got up to walk. Left shoulder pain tolerable...so far