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Hey all,

My name is sal B. from south nj. I started this project in october of last year and got my band Friday of last week. Pre-op diet was a little difficult, substituted a couple eggs and some tuna with my prescribed salads and according to my surgeon (Dr. Reich out of SOCH ) my liver was the right size and the surgery went ok. The first two days were tough, some pain, but DEFINITELY bearable. Today, I feel pretty good !! I'm home and starting my old routine without one thing that ruled my life...FOOD !! Not even thinking about eating, which is all I EVER thought about. A 12oz coffee isn't a beverage...it's a meal !! I'm doing the ice pops and some shakes and although I'm a little sore, I'm good !!

My only suggestion for people starting this journey, is to start preparing early, listen to the experts, and stick to the program. Good Luck to all and i'll keep ya posted. (starting weight: 315 weight at surgery: 285)

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Welcome to "banderland"! You will find lots of info here and many nice and knowledgeable people . Dont hesitate to ask any questions you may have. I was sore for about 10 days after surgery but each day was definitely better than the one before! May I make one suggestion? Be extremely careful in bed! I turned over a few times and felt like I ripped my port completely out! Not a good feeling to say the least. Good luck to you on your journey!

Marina

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