LadyLaLa

dont stress out. from what ive heard from dr's nurses and other people who've had it done this is completely normal. My post op was liquids for 10 days, mushy for 10 days then soft solids. I was banded may 21st....just got my first fill of 4cc's monday morning. When the nurse weighed me i was 4 lbs heavier. I was kind of relieved bc i was afraid i gained more. Until you have your first fill the band isnt really doing its job.....sometimes the first fill wont even do anything so just be patient......im being super strict with my diet since my fill....so just watch what you eat....and to be honest....i dk why youre not on thin liquids for the first 10 days post op....i would recommend switching over to that

Hey everyone!! This is my first post since my banding on Thurs 5/21/09. I had a lot of pain in my shoulders and my neck the first two days after surgery. It was from the gas and the dr said it was normal so i didnt freak out....but MAN did that hurt. My bandages came off on sunday and they're healing well. My starting weight was 267lbs. I started 2 weeks of Fluids on may 7th....the liquid stage pre-op was hell. :thumbup: My doctors were extremely strict about this diet. I could only have clear low sodium broth, sugar free Jello, 2 cups of non starchy veggies a day, 2 tblspoons of fat free dressing a day and decaf coffee with splenda...lets just say i wasnt a happy camper.... but im now down to 249!!! I hope to keep this up and im goin to vegas in the begining of august! i cant wait to buy some new clothes@!!! good luch to everyone! Its worth it and I cant wait to see more results!! I'll be back soon with more progress :cry_smile:

i had to drink 5 slim fasts a day for 2 weeks......lets just say i never made it up to 5 a day....my first day i had 3...my second day i had 2....third and fourth day i was drinking one.....it makde me so nauseous i was dry heaving. i called my dr and she told me i could drink the dannon light n fit smoothies but i needed to add protein powder so i was still getting my 50 grams of protein. What i would do is take 2 of the smoothies, pour them in a sports bottle and put a scoop of flavorless protein powder (26 grams) in there then shake it up....surprisingly i was able to do this 2 times a day.

its the moment of truth......im getting banded first thing tomorrow morning. I have to be at NYU Medical Center at 6am. I never even asked the dr about the pain bc i didnt want that to make me fearful. but i have to say im a little nervous about that. I dont know what to expect. BUT theres no turning back now. Ill be back afterwards to comment on the procedure Did anyone else have to do the liquid diet for 2 weeks???? Im starving! I've lost 15 pounds. This has been the longest 2 weeks of my life. Finally the wait is over xoxoxoxo

hey hun, thanks for your reply....youre so lucky u can have fruit!!!! all im allowed to have is clear low sodium broth, sugar free Jello, diet caffiene free soda or coffee, non starchy veggies, fat free salad dressing and the 5 slim fasts a day. (barf):frown: i think once i get a scale and see if i lost any weight then i might feel more motivated. Its just sooooo hard....id almost rather have no slim fasts at all. i just cant get them down. :thumbup:congrats on losing 9 pounds! thats great girl! keep it up. i just found a great "fat free" salad dressing on RecipeZaar.com im gonna try it with my lettuce later Fat Free Asian Salad Dressing SERVES 4 , 1/2 cup </SPAN>(change servings and units) Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 1 piece fresh ginger (about the size of a garlic clove) 3 ounces soy sauce 1 1/2 ounces red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 3 drops sesame oil 1/2 ounce Water There are 2 options for preparing this dressing. You can either whir ingredients in blender, which makes it a little frothy. Or, you can finely mince the garlic and ginger and whip the rest of the ingredients together with a wire whisk.

i've been on the liquid diet since thurs morning and i want to shoot myself.!!!! I have 10 more days to go!!! the protein shakes ( slim fast optima) are making me nauseous. I can only have maybe 1 or 2 a day bc ive been dry heaving after i drink them. Im supposed to be having 5 a day!!! Almost everything is making me wanna throw up....carrots...im over it....fat free salad dressing...barf...clear broth...grossies!!!! all i want is a grilled cheese and fries!!! im dyin over here....if anyone can help me with some acceptable alternatives please let me know.....im dyin over here!

hi everyone, i just joined today so forgive me if i seem kinda new to posting in a forum. I have my surgery scheduled for may 21st!!! im so excited and sooo nervous at the same time. I cant wait to start shedding pounds. I love Shrinko de Mayo....its perfect. Im so glad i found this place...its comforting to know other people going through the same situation as me.