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I was just banded last week. For the first few days, I was getting nauseated when I was hungry. Are you only having clear liquids? When I was, I started having an ounce of warm chicken broth every 20 mins or so. It felt so much better than water. I did that for a couple of days before I tried a protein drink.

I think headaches are going to happen. We're cutting out sugar and caffeine. That's a huge shock to the body. Your body will adjust to it. I'm a big fan of herbal tea. It's very soothing. It's been helping my headaches. As far as cheating goes, it's going to happen. If it was THAT easy to stick to a diet, would weight loss surgery even exist? The biggest trick is learning to listen to your body and recognizing what it actually needs. That's going to take a while. Good luck and take care of yourself

My protein diet was similar, just without the bread. I lost 7lbs on it. You'll do great. Good luck :thumbup:

I had my surgery 10 days ago and I'm STILL nervous and scared. I guess, just think of the reasons you decided to do this. It's going to be worth it in the end. Just take it one day at a time :thumbup:

You look beautiful before and after. Good job! I'm hoping I can be as successful :confused:

Hang in there. Make phone calls! Some hospitals have so many patients, calling you might not be at the top of their priority list. I know how much work it is getting to this stage. Don't let yourself fall through the cracks.

I don't have an actual weight loss goal. Maybe that's strange considering I've just had weight loss surgery. I'm just taking this thing one day at a time. If I start focusing on the numbers, I'll drive myself crazy. My real goal is to get to a place where I'm comfortable with my body and to keep it there.

You can feel free to message me... both of you. I don't really have anyone to talk to other than my boyfriend, and I'm sure I'm driving him crazy with my emotions

I'm worried about the surgery affecting my relationship, only because of my depression really. It's been 9 days since the surgery and I don't feel like myself. I cry a lot. I don't want my boyfriend to compliment me. I don't want to make love. I worry about him not eating enough because I can't eat. He's great and patient and supportive, but I keep pushing him away because of how miserable I feel. Some people might not be as understanding as he is, so I can see relationships falling apart during this time,at least during the first few weeks.

My doctor didn't put me on an all liquid diet. I was just on a high-protein, low-fat, low-carb diet and it worked well. Ask your doctor if that will work for you.

I only told my boyfriend, our immediate families, my boss, and 2 people in my office. I'm a pretty private person and I really don't want people asking me questions about it. I also think when people know about it, they're going to be paying more attention to my body and weight. I don't want that at all.

Thanks. I just haven't been feeling like myself and don't have much interest in it right now. My boyfriend is so patient and understanding, which I'm really grateful for. You're right thought, it's just going to take time. I'll snap out of my funk eventually.

I'm pretty sure having this surgery has made me lose my sex drive completely. I feel fine enough to do it, but I keep telling my boyfriend I'm not allowed to. Ok, so the surgery was just last week, but still, I feel like my body is more disgusting than before and I'm really depressed. I hope this feeling ends soon. How does everyone seem so ready for it, so quickly?

It could be stress, but if it hasn't started yet, I would take a pregnancy test just to be on the safe side...

I think stretch material will be my best friend for a while. Maybe, get a couple of skirts that have elastic at the waist. They'll still fit as you're losing weight and still look good.

I'm one week in and I'm not on a liquid diet. Definitely talk to your doctor about why you're so hungry. I'm sure everyone has different reactions. I know I'm still having trouble figuring out when I'm hungry and when I'm not. Everything feels weird. N. in there. It'll probably take some time to figure it out. In the meantime, try eating something better for you than a hot dog, at least. we'll get the hang of it sooner or later.

I just had my surgery last week. I spent the week before it crying and still haven't stopped. It's been very stressful for me. I'm constantly wondering if I'm doing everything right and if it'll even be worth it. I don't like being overweight, but at least I'm happy. I'm not so happy anymore. I hope it gets easier and will pay off in the end.

I only had to be on liquids the day of surgery. I started pureed food the next day and have to stay on it for 2 weeks. I'm just eating more of it now, in my 2nd week, and less frequently. I'm eating real food, just pureeing it. Every doctor seems to suggest different diets, but I think everyone is different so one diet doesn't necessarily fit all.

This has been such a helpful post for me. I had my banding yesterday and am experiencing everything you described. I don't have any pain, but more of a pressure in my chest and back. Keeping a heating pad on when lying down and taking short walks around the house have been helping. I'm hoping the gas will subside so I can tell what my stomach needs. I'm afraid to have anything other than water. I've had about 2oz of protein shake and it's stayed down fine. I'm guessing that's a good sign.

I've been freaking out about the pre-op too. My weight has been going down, then up, then back down. I've convinced myself that it's not so much about losing a significant amount of weight. It's more about getting your body safer to be operated on. My boyfriend has banned me from the scale and I think that's a good thing. Don't stress yourself out. It only makes it more difficult. You'll do fine. Good luck :thumbup:

I'm having my surgery on Monday and I've been thinking the exact same thing about the anesthesia. Maybe I just watch too much tv, but I'm terrified that I'll be under and still feel everything. I've never had anesthesia before. I'm definitely more afraid of it than the operation itself. You are definitely not alone. Just try to think of how many people have procedures every day. I can't imagine it's an epidemic. I was talking to my boss about it, and she told me that the more you have anesthesia, the more likely you are to have problems with it. Since we're first timers, we should be ok. That's what I've been telling myself anyway.

I'm not on an all-liquid pre-op diet, but I've been worried that the diet I am on won't be enough. I'm trying very hard, I'm just not sure what's expected. I can't really check on my liver and make sure it's in good shape.

Insurance companies are rough. It took a year to have my surgery approved. Every time I finished what they asked for, they asked for something else. Good luck.

I've been terribly shy all my life. I don't even call my friends because I'm too shy to pick up the phone. It was beyond difficult to make that first call, but I knew I was the only one who could do this for myself. I got to the point where I knew something had to change. I know my body image is a big reason why I've always been so shy and I'm hoping this surgery will make me feel more comfortable with myself and become more outgoing. Once you make that call you'll be in contact with people who will lead you through the whole process. You're never really on your own. I don't know about the medical process in Canada or how long it will take you to get this done, but at least start the process. It took me a year to get approved and there were so many times I wanted to give up. Making phone calls, seeing doctors, it's all stressful, but it will be worth it.

I feel ok about being nervous now. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm excited. I'm not sure excitement is the right word. There's a lot of worry that everything will go smoothly and I'll actually be able to lose the weight. I guess, just take each day as it comes.