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We had our surgery on the same date and I too have lost only 7lb. The ease that I have getting fluids, and soft foods in worries me. I wonder if they did the sleeve the same as others, because I had a band in that was tigh. They took the band out and did the sleeve. Greek yogurt is a great way to get protein in. Can you drink skim milk? That helps too.

I don't believe that we really will have any restriction once the swelling goes down. That is why we feel hungry and not full yet. I think that restriction comes as we get fills and up to that point that everyone calls the 'sweet spot' in which we won't need fills for quite a long interval. I believe that is when the good constant weight loss will occur. Up to that point we are developing healthy eating habits and learning to control our head hunger. We need to say to ourselves after we have eaten our correct portions that I am full, although I could continue to stuff myself. This is what satisfied means. If we can do this, than when we finally begin the fills we will have less of a chance of PBing, sliming, and vomiting. Well, at least that is my reasoning on the procedure. I'm trying very hard to stick right to the Barix bible. Good luck to all!

I can't wait to get my 1st fill. It is hard sticking to the liquid diet, although I am trying to be creative with it. It seems as if the hunger would edge off after being on full liquids for almost two weeks. I might try some pureed foods. (wise choices). I did have one chocolate milk shake, but that is about all for the high calorie liquids.

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I was banded on 2/13. I have 3wk of full liquids. It hasn't been bad. I just blent any Progessro Soup up and voila! I add pepper, spices, etc. I even use 1 can of tomatoes w/ some chili Beans and chili powder~that is good too. I have non-fat yogurt, non-fat sour cream that I use to spice things up too. In the morning I have oatmeal, Protein powder, sweet n low, and vanilla, blended for Breakfast. I add Protein Powder to 3 meals. Glad to join this group :thumbdown: