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I thought u weren't supposed to drink with food?

I went off cold turkey and I had no side effects...I think however you are supposed to do a step down dosing and would recommend that. Like I said I lost 30 lbs after a year of dieting on the anti depressant I go off and get the band and am down 27 in three weeks...that's enough of a trial for me

I have 11 cc band the VG

My doc says 6 meals a day and I think that's where u lose...the old story of eat more often and less is true...now I know the trick of all those skinny folks I see eat all day hmm

My surgeon said "yes" but I believe it's several months out...not at first...I certainly won't try til several months as I was banded on the 11th of this month

Yes yeah for me mushies on week 2...

I ate nothing the first six days just water and gas is completely normal...sounds like everything I've read here so far...

I got a sinus infection the week before my surgery. Call your surgeon now and get on an antibiotic...my surgery was not rescheduled because I had a week on antibiotics...call now!

I know first hand how true this is. My gf and I did Atkins 2 years ago for one entire year...she lost over 100 I lost 30....my primary doc said it was likely Prozac. So when I got banded I made the choice to quit Prozac for the month prior and permanently...I've lost 26 lbs in three weeks so I'm thinking you can't lose while on those drugs.

I'm a week out and I am breathing much better, but I had the exact same experience. I called the surgeon the night of because it was so bad and it's all the air in the chest cavity. I'm 90 percent better a week out but still pain when breathing sometimes.

'There is a list in pre op post op questions section I used it last week. I will tell you that the gauze pads I'll never use...my mother inlaw is a wound nurse and the incisions should be left open and nothing put on them. Stool softener was also on that list and I had diarrhea so I did have to run out for Immodium. Other than that I'd go by that list.

Sweet I have a five year old and I would not wanna be taking care of hiim now I'm 4 days out and hubby is doing a lot for me.

My Dear Bullwinkle... what a great support you've been to me. Thank you so much for your kind words and your prayers. I am doing well....still a considerable amount of pain four days post op and I'm hoping for a turn around soon...getting tired of feeling this way...no food certainly doesn't help. Four more days of liquid...UGH!

I understand it was a surgical error to the intestine...it is very important from what I understand to find a surgeon who has a lot of experience not just done a few..the surgeon in this case had not done a lot. I should remind everyone that when I did my study the mortality rate on this surgery is less than hip replacement, hernia, gall bladder so it is relatively safe.

I bought it directly from my surgeon.

Hi all glad to see everyone is doing well. Day 4 post op I'm feeling much better...each day seems to get better and better. I had no nausea only sharp pain when breathing which must have been gas as it has gotten better and better each day. I grow more and more worried now about all the foods people say they can't tolerate...what a learning process this is gonna be. As for you pre op diet veg I was there and it was very difficult but you can do it and it will make ur surgery so much better so hang in there.

I have no gas pain to speak of unless this is the pain I am feeling when breath deep in my back. Had my surgery yesterday and when I breath in it hurts in my back? Anyone have this?

Ladies...and gentlemen I'm back!!!! Yeahhhhhh .. I want to specially thank all of those who gave me extra support you helped me through it... Karen thank you hon...are you back from your surgery?? Bull...thanks for everything. I'll post tomorrow when I'm feeling less tired...otherwise feel great...best wishes to all that are going next week too

Tomorrow's the day...oh my...wish I had the courage of so many of you...my husband will probably drive me there cryin the whole way. In advance, thanks so much for the support of this group..I'll be back on the minute I am physically able please pray for me as I embark on the next 24 hour journey.

Wow...we sure all have a lot of adopted kids...I often wonder if I couldn't get pregnant cause of weight. My mom said after you get this band you may need birth control...I laughed hysterically but could she be right?

All surgeons are different...I have clear liquids for only one week after then mushies for 2 weeks then soft food weeks 3-5.. What I haven't heard is pureed food in week one EVER..let alone the day after. On a brighter note...well done for you!

My surgeon just told me this week...no pill larger than a reg (non peanut) m & m all others get crushed.

I'm in the same boat... heavy, hbp, pre diabetes and I figure I'm only gonna go down hill from here after losing and gaining at least four times. I figure have the surgery while you're healthy not after your sick with diabetes, heart attack etc...It's perhaps God's last chance for me to reclaim my temple.

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I don't know your situation but may I suggest that you write Dr. Curry also known as Dr. C on this board..he does read the complications section. Otherwise he might be able to help you if you email him www.thebanddoctor.com