START OF A NEW JOURNEY

[andrea417 1]

I JUST STARTED MY liquid diet TODAY. IM SCHEDULED TO GO IN ON THE 25TH OF MARCH. A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT TOO LATE TO TURN BACK NOW. ANY POINTERS THAT I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I GO IN. ANYBODY.

[Missy East 3]

I don't have any pointers because I'm not that far into my journey yet but I wish you all the luck! Keep thinking of the healthy results in the long run! Hugs.

[Nadea77 1]

Don't let your nerves get the best of you. Im sure you didn't come to your decision for surgery overnight so be confident in your choice. I too am newly banded (3/11/11) but have these pointers to offer (that I'm using too):

• Realize there will be good days and not so good days, take each day one at a time.
• Prepare for recovery by ensuring you have all of your post op diet med needs on hand (Vitamins, pain meds, Jello, broth, Protein supplments, sugar free popsicles, Water, ).
• Write yourself a note of encouragement before the procedure as motivation on the days you have a hard time.
• Remember that pain (if you have any) will eventually go away
• Remind yourself to be patient about the weightloss and realize it's a process.
• Walk as much as you can tolerate without overdoing it
  
  Best Wishes!