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PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP!!! I had the exact same feelings after my surgery 6/12/09. I thought I had made a huge mistake, I felt horrible, I wanted food and I was so miserable. That was gone by 1 wk post op. Now I am 3 wks out and delighted I went through with it. I do not feel "full" quickly but I make myself stop because I know I want to lose wt and in the end I am satisfied!! i am proud of you- just keep your spirits up- it WILL GET EASIER!!! :smile2:

Thank you all for your information. It really does look like all doctors vary greatly on diet advance!!!

Hello all, Just a question. I was banded June 12 and am dying for a little meat (ie: hamburger or lunch meat). When were you allowed to leave the mushies and go to these meats?? I do not want to go against doctors orders, especially if it will hurt me, but want to see if anybody else got meats sooner. Thanks Michelle

Hello Mrs. Axl Rose, Were you on a diet pre op?? I was put on liquids 2 wks before surgery at which time I had to really deal with my food addiction. I was shaking, sweating, and feeling crazy the first 3 days and was ready to give up. I felt I needed to eat to enjoy life so why not enjoy life with food rather than do this diet. My family was very supportive and today I am greatful for that. Through this experience, I am taking control of my life and food choices. I am on mushies (and not being filled with the small amount of food I am given now) but will stop eating when I know it has been enough food. I am taking control and not letting food take control of me. You need to decide who is going to win- you or your desire to eat!!! Maybe go to just liquids for 2 wks and then start slowly to see if the addiction can be overcome. Best of luck to you Michelle:blink:

Congrats on the banding!! I was banded June 12 and had the diarrhea the entire time I was on liquids before and after surgery. I felt if I wanted to drink something, I could not leave the house because I knew where I would need to be. It will get better, I promise. Now that I am on mushies, it is much better and nice to have normal BMs again. Michelle:thumbup:

Hello and congrats on the surgery!!! I had surgery June 12 and feel so incredibly much better than I did a week ago. I really did not need pain medication after the 13th but still had a little discomfort. JUST WALK!!! Nothing better we can do than that. I was ready to lose my mind by the 18th and went to see my doctor (really wanted him to take the band out because I was happier in my old life) but he allowed me to start soft solids and I LOVE MY BAND!!! I ate 1/2 of a boiled red potatoe (without skin) and 15 canned green beans, and was STUFFED!!! I cannot eat near what I used to eat and love this band. Good luck and stay positive!! It will get much easier.

Way to go!!! I too had my band placed on June 12 and also doing great, except for the rumbling in my tummy!!! I finally figured out how I feel, Like I just got over a 5 day stomach flu??? How does that compare with you??? I am so ready to go past the protein shakes, water, jello, etc stage and move onto cottage cheese or else just creamy something!!! Let me know how you are doing?? :blushing: Thanks Michelle St. Louis, MO

Hello, Does anybody have any suggestions for protein shakes. I started today and my doctor wants me to take in 5 protein shakes a day along with sugar free liquids. I have taken in 3 shakes, feel extremely ill and vomited shake number 4. ANY SUGGESTIONS? Sucks that this is day 1 of 14. Thanks

My doctor had me buy the BMR shakes (178.00 for 2 wks). I do not think it is the flavor because they actually taste good, so do not know why I cannot drink another. The chocolate at GNC is also wonderful. I had some low sodium chicken boullion tonight which was wonderful- one more sweet thing and I may never eat sweets again. I want to quit but know I really do not want to and would be angry with myself if I did. Thanks for all of the suggestions.