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Hi all... I was banded on Wed. Jan 12th... I remember waking up following the surgery thinking, "Wow, I really did this." So, I'm now 3 days out and 3 lbs down... looking forward to the journey (and the destination)...

Just out of curiosity... What diet does your doctors have you on in weeks following your surgery? Mine prefers Clear liquids for 5 days, shakes for 2 weeks, mushy foods for 2 weeks, then low carb diet after that...

Lisa

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I was also banded on January 12th and I had the exact same thoughts in my head. I gained 1 lb the day after I got home but I am not down 2.6 lbs. I am so excited to be on this journey. This is my new life!

My doctor wants Clear Liquids for the first week, full liquids for the second week, pureed for the third and fourth weeks and soft foods for the fifth week. I can then start to introduce other foods into my diet.

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I was also banded on Jan12 and I keep thinking the same thing over and over...oh ya, I have a band in me now!! Wow, I can't believe I did it!

My Dr. had Water only the day of surgery, then clear fluids the first day after, days 2-7 are full fluids, then 8-14 is mushy, then 15-21 soft foods and proceed with full solids after that. I think it's so funny how there are such differences between the diets!

I gained 1lb the day after surgery but am down that 1 plus another 4 today. I plan to take full advantage of the quicker weight loss that happens in the first few months because I know it will slow down soon enough. Mostly I have been still having Protein shakes only...they keep me full and count as full fluids.

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