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Ok so my surgery was 8/12 got nervous at first bt now i am doing well getting used to the full feeling eating a bit more then while on the liquid diet my only issue is the staples they are pushing outta my skin and need to be removed were not scheduled till 8/27 for removal bt i think they need to some out now anyways sore and adjusting for today spent the day at the beach and tomorrow is 1 week from my banding i thin i will do just fine

Ok so my surgery was 8/12 got nervous at first bt now i am doing well getting used to the full feeling eating a bit more then while on the liquid diet my only issue is the staples they are pushing outta my skin and need to be removed were not scheduled till 8/27 for removal bt i think they need to some out now anyways sore and adjusting for today spent the day at the beach and tomorrow is 1 week from my banding i thin i will do just fine

Well to be honest he soda is a liquid which flows rights thru your band - you do feel some gassiness in your belly with your band but any liquid it runs like water it only collects in your bladder - the soda while i have only had diet is ok with me

Hey as far as the soda goes i was just banded 8/12. while my eating habits have deffinatly changed my dr said it was ok to have some soda or even cabonated beverages you may just get gassy - which i have pleanty of wish i could let out a big belch ( how ladylike ) the soda merely travels thru your band just like water dosnt stretch out the band or your pouch i think you just need to see what is best for you - i am also enjoying water crystal light and ice tea caffeine doesnt bother me either. I think with gastric bypass there are alot more restrictions however i believe the diet soda is ok, within reason being banded is uncomfortable at first but i am learning to live with my new self. I am so glad i did it !!!!

thanks for your honest post. i have to admit i was a lil shocked to come home i was banded yesterday and see that i had gained 8 lbs ??? wtf ? i am figuring it is bloat and water weight so i am trying to be optomistic. The pain meds are only a temporary fix it is still very painful although i font regret it talk again soon deb

hey i am 8/12 also scared hungry just getting over my period and grouchy but excited we are changing our lives in such a positive way !!! talk wednesday GOOD LUCK

Hey my date is august 12 th i am on day 5 of liquid diet ? whoa this sucks anyone else care to share ? i am very confused while some have not had to do any liquids preop and some a very strict liquid like no dairy ??? I am so excited !!!! :biggrin2:

hey i am on the same route diet coke getting really old already sick of fudgicles. August 12 th my big day ( yeah ! ) so that means almost thru 3rd day on liquid diet - omg is going to be a long 10 days i keep trying to keep busy so my hands dont wander to the fridge ehhh so hard but i am committed. Yougurt is now my friend all this is helping me to see how much food is involved with my life. So much more then looking good in pants !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great start.

Well here it is sunday night have been liquid for 2 days probably the crappiest days to start this as i attending 2 bridal showers this weekend which with my visual on marriage - was ehhh just ok and i couldnt even waste the time gorging myself on the generosity of other peoples kitchen treats. Actually all of this pre-op diet is makeing me Forcing me to face my issues with food. i didnt think i even had any but now it is like all i talk about how much i cant eat or even how much time eating consumed in my life. Seems like everything i did was around food i am really astonished that i can recognize it and deal with it - has only taken me 30 years right ??? i think i am going to be hottt have already taken before pics to see how much of my fat ass i am whittle away - wow crazy how life goes and changes then grows check back in soon deb :redface:

Well here it is sunday night have been liquid for 2 days probably the crappiest days to start this as i attending 2 bridal showers this weekend which with my visual on marriage - was ehhh just ok and i couldnt even waste the time gorging myself on the generosity of other peoples kitchen treats. Actually all of this pre-op diet is makeing me Forcing me to face my issues with food. i didnt think i even had any but now it is like all i talk about how much i cant eat or even how much time eating consumed in my life. Seems like everything i did was around food i am really astonished that i can recognize it and deal with it - has only taken me 30 years right ??? i think i am going to be hottt have already taken before pics to see how much of my fat ass i am whittle away - wow crazy how life goes and changes then grows check back in soon deb

Hey all - I am Deb mom of 2 toddler daughters and hairstylist extroidinaire. I am getting banded august 12. Started liquid diet 10 days preop has sucked just so happened i had 2 big luncheons this week that i had to attend yet needed to only drink water. :smile: I think so far i am doing ok - i am surprised to hear that some of you only have a day or 2 as preop - trying to get creative. Does cottage cheese cook ? IDK bt i might try anyways nice to chat with you all best of luck my jorney is about 120 lbs i have lost about 5 already on the liquids. :biggrin:

AUgust 12th for me baby - would love to know how you are doing and how your surgery went preop diet sucks for me but i am committed

hey i am mom of 2 and my surgery is august 12 ? same day as you ??? first day seems to be going just ok with liquid diet i am nervous also is hard to give up everything but i am dedicated to a whole new me ?

So here it is - i just yesterday had my last office visit before my 8/12 banding i am getting reall excited going to have some clothing optional pictures taken of me so i can compare before and after I have to admit i go completely liquid saturday and i am a lil nervous. Going to get me one of those bullet blenders and some mederma for the scars - I think things are going to be great i really cant wait. This is such a hge step for me and i feel confident with my doctor and the hospital team is great . . . liquid diet is tough is making me confront all my food issues. I guess i never really realized how much of a crutch i used food as. Is really strange- kinda like saying goodbye to an old friend. I know i will see it again but my relationship to food will be completely different. my friends are really being suupportive and family too. Everyone is interested in taking care of me while i am down a lil bit - makes me feel like i am truley appreciated to know so many would come to help me with whatever i needed I am keeping busy reading cleaning etc trying to avoid my kitchen and only buying what i can eat from the grocery store - i will check in more as my journey continues for i have just begun - deb

So here it is - i just yesterday had my last office visit before my 8/12 banding i am getting reall excited going to have some clothing optional pictures taken of me so i can compare before and after I have to admit i go completely liquid saturday and i am a lil nervous. Going to get me one of those bullet blenders and some mederma for the scars - I think things are going to be great i really cant wait. This is such a hge step for me and i feel confident with my doctor and the hospital team is great . . . liquid diet is tough is making me confront all my food issues. I guess i never really realized how much of a crutch i used food as. Is really strange- kinda like saying goodbye to an old friend. I know i will see it again but my relationship to food will be completely different. my friends are really being suupportive and family too. Everyone is interested in taking care of me while i am down a lil bit - makes me feel like i am truley appreciated to know so many would come to help me with whatever i needed I am keeping busy reading cleaning etc trying to avoid my kitchen and only buying what i can eat from the grocery store - i will check in more as my journey continues for i have just begun - deb

hey I am a 30 something working mom getting banded next month - would love to get some insight in to other peoples experiences good bad or indifferent. Anyone else care to share their stories ? :eek:

yes thanks for sharing i am getting banded 8/12 and getting excited !

I agree my band goes on august 12 th coming up soon. I want to know how much pain people experienced ? how soon they were able to return to normal activities ? i am highly active and cannot comprehend 2 weeks of down time ?