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Mine is so strict: 4 weeks Clear liquids (start Protein shake one week after surgery) 2 weeks pureed diet 2 weeks soft food diet Start regular diet week 9

Thank you, this is so encouraging! I can't wait until my revision is all done!

Hello, I’m having my revision surgery on Sept. 8th (originally scheduled for July 12th but postponed due to dr. suddenly retiring – very long story). Anyway, my one worry, that I just can’t seem to shake, is although I had success on the band (lost 90 lbs originally, have gained 10 back) I realized that I didn’t always follow the rules and I’m afraid that I’ll do the same on the sleeve. I know it’s ultimately up to me, that I need to be committed, BUT having been overweight all my life, it’s really hard to change my ways. On the band, sometimes I find myself eating when I know it will hurt, what kind of crazy is that? Sometimes I feel so guilty, because I think my band slipped because I continually overate (or slipped water while eating), not by much but over time I think I may have been part of the reason it slipped, that along with it being too tight. Believe me, I suffered a lot with the band, weeks of pain, long periods of not being able to eat or drink, only being able to sleep sitting up (that was the worst part), pbing, etc. etc. I’m so afraid that I’ll cheat while on the sleeve that I wonder if I should just remove the band and not get the sleeve but I know I’ll gain all my weight back. HOWEVER, I’ve been so inspired by some of the stories I’ve read here. That the sleeve works so differently than the band that the sleeve really does help you not want food, at least not so much food (volume). I guess that’s what I’m really worried about; I just want to not want food so much! Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thank you Rev Me Up! and PaPaBob, I really appreciate the encouragement! It means more than you know. PLUS I love hearing that it a really different experience than the band, it's so reassuring to know that it's very difficult to cheat! Even if I could, I'm going to really try and follow all the rules this time. My doc is really strict though, post-surgery diet is 4 weeks clear liquid, 2 weeks full liquid and then 2 weeks soft foods, can't eat "real" food until 9 weeks. It's the strictest I've heard about, which was just like he directed for the band post diet. I don't know why he's so conservative, seems extreme, but I'm really going to try. What was your post-op like? Good luck and stay strong! Thanks again.

Hi, I hate to sound like I'm whining, because I really am happy I'm approved for surgery on July 12th, but since I've been with my surgeon through a lap band and now scheduled for a revision to the sleeve, I'm finding I'm angry. My surgeon orders everyone, band and sleeves, be on Clear liquids not only for 2 weeks before but 4 weeks after surgery. As you know that's 6 weeks. I was wondering if anyone else has such a strict doctor? When I read others have only 1 week of clear liquids and 1 week of full liquids, I get angry. I'm just hoping that after the surgery I won't want to eat and it will be fine. I know one reason my lap band failed was because I didn't always follow the rules, so I'm trying to be so good. I'm currently in my 2 weeks pre-op liquid diet and I'm finding it hard, very hard. I even failed a couple of times, really bad. I find that if I even take 1 bite of something not on the list, I end up eating like crazy. Just want to know what are others pre and post opt diet like? Thanks, lovcali

Thank you all for your words of encouragement, it helps so much. You're all right, it's best to stick to what the doctor orders, he knows what he's doing. I have an appt tomorrow with him, 1 week pre-op, I hope all goes well and the doctor doesn't put the breaks on everything....good luck to everyone.

Just hang in there, it will get better, especially after one or two fills. I didn't feel any restriction until my first fill and then not much. I've had my second fill and now fill great restriction and I'm loosing. Just keep staying positive and try to get back to what your doctor ordered.:thumbup:

Hi Chic, Just want to lend my support. I have had 1 fill (yesterday) and am still very hungry. I'm hoping that I feel restriction very soon and hope you do as well. You hang in there and I agree what's the point of going through all of this if the band wasn't going to help us not want to eat so much! Do you know the size of your band and how much has been put in? Perhaps you got the 14cc? I got the 10 cc and I think it makes a difference.

Wow, I can so relate. I'm starving. Actually, my doctor is very strict, I had a 2 week clear liquid diet pre surgery and post surgery I had to be on a liquid diet for 4 weeks! It's just not enough although I've lost quite a bit of weight, at least 30 lbs. I get my first fill today and I'm hoping to feel it, some restriction that is because I'm so hungry. Good luck to everyone.

I am so feeling your pain....I was banded on 9/23 with 2 weeks of Clear liquids pre-op and now I'm supposed to be on a liquid diet for 4 weeks after, that's six weeks total with just liquids. I did very well on the pre-op and then well for another week. But after my one week visit after pre-op I got kind of mad. Kind of mad that my doctor is so strict. I know he's the best and I'm stupid to complain and not follow his directions, but I feel like he's putting me, (who has always loved food) through such suffering. If I had been able to not eat all along I wouldn't have needed the surgery. So unfortuntaley, I've not been able to keep from cheating since 1 week after surgery. I'm scared to death my bad will slip, I sure hope not. Anyway, just try your best and I totally can relate to what you are saying. I sure hope my first fill on 10/21 feels restrictive. Hang in there!:smile:

I'm so happy I found this site. I've been reading for the last two weeks and finally decided it's time to join. It's a great site and has given me so much support. I was banded on 9/23/08 and already lost at least 26 pounds but it's been challenging. I have no restriction, my first fill isn't until 10/21. What I'm curious about is if anyone else has such a strict doc as mine. I was on a clear liquid diet for two weeks preop and now I'm on a liquid diet for 4 weeks! That's six weeks liquid diet and I admit it's very challenging and I've had a few mistakes and I'm scared my band will slip.:crying:

Thank you all so much for your support. I appreciate it. I just have one week from tomorrow to go before my first fill and I'm hoping to make it! And my doctor, Dr. Oh in Washington is rated to be one of the best, so I know he knows what he's doing, it just seems like a lot of weeks on liquids. Again thanks!:smile2:

Thank you! Since you're doc let you have more than liquid after two weeks, I feel better. I can't wait till my first fill!