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Once again I hope this is not a stupid question, but I will be starting solids next and it just happens to be my birthday!!(Day 3 of solids) I found out that it is at a greek restaurant..Nobody really knows that I have had this done, so does anyone have any suggestions that may go down easy?? I was looking for soup but it is not their specialty...

Wow!!! Awesome thank you sooo much!!!! I am hungry just reading this...I feel good now!!! Hopefully when I get to see the menu, these items are easy to spot and I dont get distracted with some of the other options. You guys are the best!!

Just curious, I will have been on liquids for three weeks and will be making the change to solids soon, I was wondering how you handled it, did you have bad tummy cramps? What about weight gain? I think that is my biggest concern, is weight gain..Any tips... Thank you!!

Thank you!!!! The way my doctor has me set up is, one week clear liquids, second and third week full liquids, meaning all kinds of broths, protein shakes and drinkable yogurts. Then from there I go straight to solids.. So was not sure about the weight gain, and how it will affect my tummy...I guess time will tell!!!

I asked this very question about a week ago, and even found youtube videos, and alot of the experienced said no problem drinking, just dont do it while you eat, and yes to remember they are empty calories....but sometimes worth it!! lol...good luck!!

I was on one week clear liquids, chicken broth, and vitamin water, second and third week is full liquids, which are protein shakes, and heavier broth soup and a bit of cream soup..6 more days to goooooo!!!!! lol..some days are tough, but all in all not bad...

I was banded on the 9th, and I too had gas pain, right between the shoulders..but it did pass, I would get up and walk laps around my house, then relax, but it does go away..As well as the pain. I promise, it does!!! I am still on liquids and will be for another week, and I too am hungry...but I am sticking with it, doing my best, right now my body needs to heal and my head needs this time to wrap around this whole thing. I have heard of people being depressed, and not sure why, but I can see and understand why, this was major surgery and a huge step, and some people say they greive for the food that once was there comfort, and they don't know where to turn to, but then you read weeks later, that too passes...Keep it up girls!!! I am excited...a bit hungry..but excited!!! lol

Hi Billy Jo, I was banded on March 9th by Dr.Ortiz, I was extremely comfortable, everything went well, fast and proffesional..I wish you the best of luck!!! I was and am very happy with my decision..

Once again I hope this is not a stupid question, but I will be starting solids next and it just happens to be my birthday!!(Day 3 of solids) I found out that it is at a greek restaurant..Nobody really knows that I have had this done, so does anyone have any suggestions that may go down easy?? I was looking for soup but it is not their specialty...

I know it is hard, I am on my last week of liquids, yay!!! I try to make it creative as well, I freeze my choc protein shakes to make popsicles, they are good..and now I am going to try a few of the tips..The way I look at it is, my mind also needs to adjust to this, as well as my body needs to heal...Soon I will be on my own..Hang in there, I can at least have cream soups which is a nice addition as well as drinkable yogurts!! Good luck!!

Thanks, It will only be day two or three, and would hate right in the middle of my dinner, struggle with something...Learning as I go..I think I am understanding more and more..I appreciate this!!! I find know, 2.5 weeks out my hunger is increasing too..but sticking to my doctors diet!! Thank you!

Sounds great, thank you for the birthday wishes too!! I just didnt want to panic..and right now the smallest things are making me panic!!!

I have 3 weeks out 25 pds down, and I feel great so far..I agree it is you too!! Good luck!!

I agree follow follow exactly what the doctor suggests, it is tough but do able. Your band right now is healing and trying to work for you.. If you rush something, it may lead to the band not working exactly the way you wished it too..hang in there...Then when they say protien shakes I would say start with one, or half of one.. good luck!!

Thank you everyone!! All of a sudden things just got confusing and overwhelming with rules..lol..and yes, it would be nice to enjoy a glass or two for my birthday!! So I will not drink while I eat..but I will maybe drink before and after..hee hee and I will keep in mind the calories..

I am not a heavy drinker by means, but I do enjoy my glass or glasses of wine..and now all of a sudden it hit me, I am not sure how to incorporate it? I wont right away due to I am on the liquid diet.. but I am turning 40 in a couple of weeks and I dont know what to do, or how to introduce it?? I hope this does not sound dumb..I know I can not drink while eating, so does this mean I can have a have a glass of wine just before, then eat, wait an hour...then have another glass..lol..who knew this would be something that is making me confused!!! Thanks for all your help!!

Good for you!! I was wondering the same thing..I lost 10pds pre op and then so far 13 pds post op..and it has only been a week since surgery..I will take it too!! I expect that once I start solids the weight loss will slow down...I hope not, but...I was not expecting to lose it all so quickly anyways.. Congrats!!!

I was banded a week ago, and it was just a couple of days ago that the pain eased up inbetween my shoulder blades, ouch..but today it is better..Maybe take some liquid tylenol..but I do promise I am feeling better each and every day!!! Promise!!!

I am sorry you heard that regarding Mexico, all I have to say if you research their bands, they are top notch..If you are interested in going down email them and they will let you know exactly..I was recently banded on March 9th in Mexico, by Dr.Ortiz, and I can say is the hospital was clean, and wonderful, the staff was the best..Everything went really well. They really make sure you are relaxed. I guess what I am saying is that I am happy and it was a great choice for me. He is probably the most experienced weightloss surgeon out there..ok, I guess you could say I am team "Dr.Ortiz"..lol.. You will be in excellent hands..take care!!!!

Congrats that is fantastic!!!! Keep it up!!!

drink as much water as possible, and maybe if you are struggling now, maybe start your preop diet a bit early in order to help lose for surgery..good luck!

For me, I have done the tour so many times in my life I said good bye and fare well over 100 times and my weight showed for it...This time when they said start the diet, I started it..I had to get it started in my head...It was not easy but I think it helped..good luck!

LOL!!! that will be me on top of a mountain striking a yoga pose!!!

I tend to burp and I am not sure if it is because i am drinking too much, too fast, or full or not enough...any one have anything similar or suggestions.. I feel full after a little bit, but just want to make sure I am not doing anything wrong.. thank you!!!!

I too was told no straws for a while, may get extra air in there..good luck!