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Hello Everyone, I had my surgery on 12/16. I can totally realate because I was still on the liquid/soup phase on Christmas. With that being said, I want to say Hang in there. It really does get easier by week two. I had to do the pre-op diet for two weeks and I thought I was going to loose my mind the first week. With all the christmas parties at work, and potlucks, and dessert trays, It was so hard stirring up my little shake. My girlfriend had the surgery a month before me and she would say, it will get better the second week and I couldn't bring myself to believe her. At one point I wanted to give up! it had got that bad! not only was I hungry and frustrated but my family could not stand to be around me cause my mood was so evil. They said I was horrible to be around because I was so snappy and mean. I found myself being easily irritated by coworkers as well. But by week two I had totally adjusted. I didn't think about food, I was content with my shakes and my mood evened out. Hang in there it REALLY DOES GET EASIER! Just think your body is going thru an enormous change physically and mentally. You are ridding all of that crap in your system, mentally you are having to cope, harmones don't know what is going on with your body so they are out of wack, but it will all balance out for the better. STAY STRONG it is worth it in the end even though right now you are questioning what the heck are you getting into! I am down 23lbs

Hey Angie, I was banded on 12/16 and I thought the same thing. I thought that because I was not eating enough, my body was holding on the the fat. I have to admit that I cheated on Christmas day. Lets see I had a little Cornbread Dressing, a small slither of choclate cake and the insides (no icing) of some German Choclate cake. I also had a wated downed glass of wine. I was shocked to see that I actually lost weight. I was just hoping for maintaining even though I stayed on track the rest of the week making sure I got out and walked. I lost 4.2lbs. I only think that had I not "cheated" It probably would have been more! oh well! before surgery it would have been a gain of 4.2! I decided before I had this surgery that I would stick to the guideline and make a lifestyle change, but at the same time I will not deprive myself. With all things due in moderation. I am still human and they did not cut my tastebud out. I am happy I am down 23 pounds so far!

Good Morning Everyone! I was banded on 12/16 and I have no appetite. It will be a week tomorrow and I think I have only had 2 Protein shakes and 3 Protein tomato Soups total. I have been sipping on Water and diet tea. I have found that popsicles has been my best friend thus far. When I do try to eat my Soup I get full like half way thru. I am also adjusting to being able to feel the liquids go down. If I drink alot, I can feel it sitting there and then going down. At least this is what I belive. I don't know if it is all in my head or what, but something defenitely feels different. Thank God gas has beeen minimal for me. I have walked and taken gas X strips since coming home. I did have a bad case of contispation yesterday. I want to eat but have no desire to eat nor can tolerate too much. I know I need to eat because I don't want my body holding on to fat from lack of calories. I don't know. I have a follow up with my primary doctor tomorrow. We will C.

Hello Everyone! I this is my first time posting but I have been "lurking" for awhile now. Now there are many places that I will shop so I can't name the stores, but I can tell you my ideal ensemble. Now where I will get it I don't know, but you better be sure I plan on rocking it July for my B-DAY! O.K HERE IT GOES: (parental discretion advised LoL....) low cut TIGHT fitted shirt blue jean skirt, MINI to show off my beautiful legs and "Hooker" sandals.....something strapy I am currently 4 days into my 2 week liquid preop diet and WANT SOMETHING TO EAT BADLY! Surgery scheduled for 12/16