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Hi Planet, where did u get banded? got ur request and would like to chat as ur right - we have the same to lose it seems. Hope to catch up soon. Jen.

Hi Mspickle thanks for the reply. The optifast is strict, but my advice is just to do it, try and get your liver solid and small as possible for the op - it does make a real difference. I had the choc & vanilla - sure you get sick of them, but its not that bad. You can thicken it with crushed ice, or as everyone has said - add topping. I didnt need to do either, but i hear it works. The first week is hard, you just gotta get through it - then your appetite re-adjusts and your really not that hungry. Also, drink heaps. 2L water a day - sip all day - that also quells your hunger. (we often mistake thirst for hunger) Good luck for July! :cool: Cheers, Jen.

Thanks four weeks out now and you're right, just uncomfortable if i bend right down - but its no longer painful. :cool:

Hi Jaqui, Im doing really well thanks. No pain anymore - everything is as it was pre-surgery, although I just get full alot quicker! liquid phase was not difficult for me, nor the puree phase. Start solid foods tomorrow! I'm about 13 kg lost so far, and the band has not been filled yet! so I would not be nervous at all - it will be fine. First few days are not pleasant, but bearable. Just keep the anti-vomit pills handy, as I had a bad time with anaesthetic, until about 2 days post surgery. I actually enjoyes the liquid phase - Optifast was not hard, topped it up with low cal drinks and also got right into the continental thin soups! Just remember - sip, sip, sip - dont gulp! and try to cough after surgery - the sooner the better. Gets rid of all the 'left over' gas stuff from the breathing tubes etc. Keep in touch, im sure you will be fine :cool: who is your surgeon? Ashfield or Concord? I went to ashfield.

Hi I'm Jen, I had surgery in sydney 2 weeks ago with SIOS. 10kg down, 25kg to go to my goal. Done everything by the book so far. Starting puree food tomorrow. Anyone from sydney provide advice for me? What have i got to watch out for? what works? what doesn't... any ideas on puree food recipes? Also, I have something like muscle pain around my port still... is this normal? other incisions do not hurt. No idea what they look like, as dressing is still on., Was told to leave it until my first appointment - which is on tuesday 19th. Cheers, :rolleyes2: Jen.