kellypup

That's truely inspiring! Thank you so much!:thumbup:

Please, those are the lucky ones! I've only lost 12pds, you're doing great!:thumbup:

Ok I'm like you.... I'm afraid my band will slip, but it's soooooo hard to go back to liquid,mushies! My Dr. says he fills at 6 wekks, that's another 2 weeks, waaaaaa

so you get your first fill before 6 weeks?

OK so how will you know if your band slips? Will you?:thumbup:

that's why I went to a Dr. aroud me ,plus my fee includes fills, no extra charge!

HI all! I'm in Fredericksburg too, but had the surgery in Reston. Dr.Pinnar is great! I was banded 10/24.

I too have trouble. i really need to keep track of what I eat. Anyone try the protein bars? Not so bad. If you have the smaller ones, they're 20grms of protein and about 200 calories.

Ok, my question is... I was banded on 10/24. By the 3rd day I was fine with drinking fluids. It's now been, 2.5 and I'm already eating. yes I know I'm not suppose to, but I stay so hungry! I'm, afraid I'll strech my stomach, is this possible? I'm not eating anywhere near wha i use to, but I'm already eating "soft foods". I'm afraid I'll gain weight before my 1st fill in 3 weeks. Anyone else have this problem?

I should try the warm liquids, like maybe cocoa? I too am a little scared, not knowing what "full" feels like, I think I'm still a little too sore to know

Ok so does anyone else get pains in the back? Could it be gas? They had to put gas in us to blow the area up right? It's been 3 days post op, still a little sore. I like it better sitting on the couch with my down comforter. laying down is uncomfortable sometimes. I too get those weird gurgles, some gas. Some of you are talkng about eating, my Dr. has put me on a 2 week liquid, then 2 week pured, then 2 week soft foods, sound familiar? I'm full of questions today

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that's what I'm worried about. I was banded yesterday, not having any problem drinking water, tea, or even a protein shake. Still sore though

that's weird, I think there should have been steri strups. I took a shower today, banded yesterday, I had to peel off my bandages, hurt a litle.

I just got banded yesterday too!! Congrats. I'm still a little sore, still taking my meds. My Dr. told me I could take a shower 24hrs later. Just did a few hours ago. The small ones were ok, but the bigger one hurt a little. Keep the steri strips on though. Only if you have leakage should you put any other bandages on. good luck!

Day 2 for me. I was in a lot of pain right out of surgery. Surgery was yesterday @ 7am. Can't tell if I'm in pain or if I need to drink more!

I was wondering the same thing!

Ok, do you like chocolate? If so, try the chocolate Hood milk, 8grms of protein, 5 carbs, 5 fat. I am REALY picky on what I eat and drink, mainly a mind thing, but this is really good. Then go to target of GNC, get the Whey Protein powder, normally 15.99 a bag. One scoop is 28grms of protein, 120 calories. Then blend it up in a blender or magic bullet. Put a little FF whip creme, 1grm carbs for 1tbsp. Enjoy!

Wow i would think it would be a bit lower? We yall too sore to go back to work with in 4 days?

I'm set for 10/24

welcome! I'm new here too! My date is set for 10/24. I'm on day 3 of the liquid diet. I'm excited. I have the sleep apnea test on Saturday. Still trying to find good things to drink!+

so eggs are strictly protein right? My surgery is on 10/24 too! I'm on day 2 of the liquids. why can't we eat lettuce and eggs?

yes don't give up! I had to get a loan against my Tahoe. My surgery is 15,000 and insurance pays 0.00!!!