jjsmema

Hello all you 50+ people. I am 56 and had the surgery done on March 18, 2008. I'm still on liquids, but have dropped 15 pounds so far. Dr. Jefferson Vaughn did the surgery, and he's wonderful, well maybe not wonderful, (he's a previous military doctor), but very good. Quick question, why do we have to be on liquids for 3 - 4 weeks after surgery? I understand that it takes time for the lap band to adhere to the stomach, but isn't that a long time for liquids? I had a taste of hummis at 6 days after surgery, and paid for it dearly the the next 2 days. Ok, ok, I learned my lesson. But I sure do get hungry for real food. Deb

Had surgery done on 3/18/08. Surgeon advised not using a straw. I have also had a lot of burping, but no bowel movement yet (hope I'm not being to forward......) The gas they put in your stomach has to go someplace, so I figured it might just be coming up in burps!!!! Not sure if this helps, but maybe??

I've been on this liquid diet for 5 days :frown:. My urine is starting to smell like chicken broth :frown:!!!! But, I have lost 10 pounds, so I guess chicken broth is not a bad price to pay........LOL. My starting weight was 239, and today I weighted in at 229. I guess I don't miss the chocolates too much:sad_smile::wub::sad_smile: Can someone please let me know when I'm to start the Protein shakes, and if there is one in particular that you love?? Thanks, and next time I sign on, you'll see less of me:thumbup:

I was exactually like you. I would not eat at lot at any meals, then would pig out on sweets, or chips (sour). I had surgery last Tuesday, March 18, 2008, and as of today I have lost 10 pounds. I did not know if this would work for me, as I have tried all kinds of diets. So far, so great!!! Good Luck