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I was on the same surgery schedule. Hang in there you are going to do great. Once the surgery is done, believe me the liquids will be enough for the first week. I'm doing great. I am down another two pounds. It is slowly coming off, but atleast its coming off. Hang in there on the liquids.

Your pictures are amazing. I wanted to know how long ago did you get banded?

Joanne, How are you doing?

Every doctor has their own rules. Don't worry about it now, you might find that you don't need anything more than your drinks for the two weeks.

No I didn't start the fruit in my shakes until day 9. I was told to do a liquid diet for 2 weeks after surgery, but after my nutritional class I was told I could incorporated the fruit, but nothing else.

It is so awesome that your boyfriend is supporting you and doing the liquid diet as well. It will make it that much easier if you aren't watching someone else eat in front of you.

i was required to lose 15-20 pounds. You liver is the fattiest organ in your body and they have to move it out of the way to get to your stomach. They like it to be a less fatty as possible so that they don't risk tearing it. Try adding fruit to your shake. Once I did that I felt so much more satisfied and can last unitl lunch.

Things are going pretty good for me so far. I didn't have to do the liquid diet before hand, but know people that did for 2 weeks. I saw the dr back at the end of Nov, when I was given my Jan 7th surgery date. I requested to see the dietician and she put me on a low carb, low fat diet. I tried to stick to it, but it was hard, do I basically cut out all carbs (breads, pasta) no sweets. I ate mosttly meat, and didn't limit my portion and lots of veggies. I lost 22 pounds (i had been required to lose 15-20 prior to surgery) Have you been asked to lose any weight?

Hi there, New to the boards, but I was looking at everyone from Socalbansters and you look so familiar. Where about in SoCal are you from? I'm in Westminster.

Hi Vikki,

How are you doing?

Hi there, Your surgery is getting close are you getting excited?

Holli, Your pictures are inspiring. I just started my journey, so it is nice to see someone who has already done it. Congrats on the amazing weightloss.

Hi there. I noticed that you live in HB and I'm in Westminster. How are you doing? I just got banded on Jan 7th. I was looking for people in my area to be able to talk to. Hope to hear from you and hear how your progress is going.

Easier that I expected it to be. I felt a little strange afterwards, drinking the water. I think I almost freaked myself out that I would throw it up, but I was fine. I lost another 11 pounds, so 30 pounds since surgery.

How have you been doing since your surgery?

Hi Heidi,

I had my surgery on Jan 7th. I get me first fill tomorrow. Scared and excited at the same time. When did you have your lapband?

I was just looking are you transformation pictures and I had to tell you that I think you look fantastic. I've just been banded on Jan 7th, so I hope to have just as wonderful of a transformation as you have had.