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I had the same problem but was informed by the docs that this is completely normal and like mentioned above, the period pre-fill is for healing...if you loose during that time its a bonus.

Without a doubt! While I am not feeling most of the benefits yet (even after 50Lbs) I do get lots of remarks about how good I look, and clothes are definitely loose. The pain was minor compared to the pleasure it will bring in the future.

I just wanted to see how everyone is doing...so far I am very happy with my results, have some minor discomfort where the port is installed and had my first fill this week which was relatively painfree.

I intentionally didnt go back to work, just to allow myself time to heal. I am going for my first post surgery appt. on Thursday but to be honest, I am starting to get hungry...the docs said I may be moved off of the liquid only diet quicker than the 2 weeks recomended.

I am eating soups (sans chunks) but doubt I am getting the protein I need since I am unable to swallow due to my complications. That is getting better slowly, so maybe I will TRY one today and see what happens. I hope I am not doing this all wrong...

I am home as well. I had a bit of an issue however. My Anesthesiologist couldnt get the tube down my esophogus and continued to shove the tube town about 5 or 6 times, ramming it down my throat. My surgeon told me that after I reported that I couldnt swallow my own saliva. They convincced them to give me a medical grade bottle of Cetacaine for the pain and said that would get better in about 3 days...till then, drinking is going slow...no idea how I will down 64oz a day. As for the band incisions, no problem at all, very little pain, and NO gas pain. Asside from the lousy tube issue (not my surgeons fault) I am pleased so far.

I hope so...though this hasnt been as bad as I had expected...you are allowed diet sodas? damn...I miss soda.

Welcome all! I have to say, that I thought this would be harder (its not easy, just not as hard as I expected.) I fully expected to be cranky, dizzy, headachy (I do get some headaches due to no caffine) and hungry all of the time. I find the protein shakes do a pretty good job of filling me up...which honestly worries me a bit...I feel like I may not be doing this right. I guess we will find out in 2 days, but for now, I will keep following the guidelines set out for me by the docs office. I won't lie, I cheated a TINY bit...I ate some olives, not to fill me up but for the texture I think. It has stopped and I wont eat any more, but I do feel bad about it.

Well, I just wanted to introduce myself to my bretheren who are getting baned on the 21st. I can't believe its only a couple days away and I stuck to the no solids diet...man I could use some taco bell or a burger :huh2: Anyway...good luck to all, we will make it through this!

I will have to try it. The UnJury chicken soup one is alright, just make sure you follow the directions and do not add hot water...definitely messes up the texture a bit. I added a bit of cumin to it and it made it tolerable for dinner. I wish I had the diets some of the others have on here, seems like heaven right now. Day 2 starts...

Ok, so I know its not the best option, but I am going to try the EAS Myoplex tomorrow...there HAS to be one that tastes relatively good out there. If not I will go insane! I keep trying to tell myself this is worth it, and I have done really well today, but the headache and the bad taste in my mouth is making me wonder...

Oh, that would make them even worse!!! I can tell you the "Worldwide Pure Protein Shakes" were just aweful as well...I suppose the shake was alright, it just tasted like metal. On to the next option.