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I traveled Europe for 16 days last summer... England, France, Switzerland, Italy and Greece. I was so excited to see the different countries and experience their food. The trip was AWESOME... definitely the trip a lifetime. However, the food was a big disappointment. Not only was it not as I thought it would be but they give you very small portions in comparision to American style portions. Trust me... there are no super sized meals or buffets in Europe. The beautiful scenery, excursions, and just drinking in the experience more than made up for the disappointing food. You will do fine on your trip without having the saline removed from your band. I hope this information is helpful and encouraging for you. Good luck! :thumbup:

Don't worry Jax... My doctor only required a one week preop diet. One week prior to surgery I began a high Protein very low carb diet for 5 days and then Clear liquids only for the 2 days before surgery. He said everything went perfect. You can shrink the liver and the fat surrounding the stomach in just one week. Good luck to you... I know you will do great!:confused:

Wow... how exciting to get a second chance. I am happy for you and wish you the best! Please keep us updated on your progress.

Good morning! I am feeling better every day and the pain is better too. I am down to more of a discomfort at the port site. I am a little nervous about going back to work and keeping the pace. I am the Principal's Secretary at a high school in Pensacola and our office is busy to say the least. I hope I make it all day as it is a very fast passed setting. I have had terrible gas since the surgery. Have you experienced that? I have taken gas x and it helps but not a cure. Any suggestions. I have lost 14 pounds since my consult on May 5, 2010. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great day!

I had surgery on May 28. I am a mother of two and live in Florida. I would love to be your weightloss buddy. Have you gone back to work yet? I go back tomorrow and will welcome the distraction. How is your pain?

Hi Melissa. I had surgery on May 28. I have not been really hungry either and have had the same neck and shoulder pain. The liquid lortab really helped with that as well as the tenderness at my port site. My problem is not so much gas as it is a seriously noisy belly. Every time I take a sip of something it goes crazy. Have you experienced that? I am just wondering how I will go back to work tomorrow making so much noise. LOL