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Thanks for sharing that info Lingling. What perfect timing. I was banded on April 10th, just moved to pureed foods, and started to notice that I can eat a lot more than I was able to right after the op. I was starting to get a little worried until I came across this thread. I have a two-year-old son and the desire to see him grow up is what motivates me to stick to my diet regardless of the lack of restriction. At least now I know that what I've been feeling is common and that there is a name for it. I have lost 25 pounds so far and don't want to regress so I made the decision to drink as much water as I want to rather than to eat more during this period.

Hi All, I was banded on Friday April 10th 2009. The surgery was performed at the University of Chicago Hospitals by Dr. Vivek Prachand. My story went pretty much the same as most above except that I got the heparin shot in my IV. I remember being wheeled into the OR and transferred onto the operating table; after that the next thing I remember was waking up in recovery but my stay there is rather foggy. I can recall being moved to my private room but it's a bit cloudy. I spent Friday night and all day Saturday in my own room and was put on full liquids by mid afternoon Saturday. Wifey picked me up at 7 PM Saturday and we had to make several stops on the way home, I was able to get in and out of the car several times with little hassle althogh my belly was quite sore. So far, according to my bathroom scale, I've lost about 17 pounds since Friday and am feeling stronger with each passing day. The only complication so far has been gas but after reading some earlier posts I went out and got some Gas-X. I am so excited about reclaiming my body and health and would not hesitate to do it all over again if I had to!

Please add me, I go in tomorrow @ 8:30 the op is scheduled for 11:30

Thanks, I'll check it out now. Yes the 10th is correct, tomorrow btw...

Hi All, I am scheduled to be banded one week from today. My surgeon is Dr. Vivek N. Prachand. I have been hoop-jumping with my insurance company for almost two years now and finally got approved a few days ago. Although I am very excited about the prospect of getting my body back, I am a little nervous about making such a huge lifestyle change. I'm really glad to have found this forum and will not only be seeking advice when needed, but will also be willing to help others where and when I can. Wish me luck! Vince A.

Thanks for all of your encouragement guys. Had a nice meal last night but didn't eat too much and am going to take my "before" pics today. I'm preparing to move the first of May and was about to go through my closets today and throw away all of the clothes that I can't fit anymore when it hit me that those aren't the ones that'll be getting tossed... Sweet!!!