June 30th is my day!

[katied 2]

I'm very excited but also very nervous! Im wondering how much weight people have generally lost in the first month and if anyone had any pro-tips to share with me! I'd like to keep it positive! My recovery will be mostly over July 4th weekend so any tips on that would help too! I can't avoid the family BBQs.

Also, what have people found as the best way to explain to people why you aren't eating if you don't want to open up to them about the surgery. :-)

Thanks!

[Chela 5]

I'm going to be banded the day before you. I didn't have a pre-op diet, so I imagine that I will lose a lot of Water weight the 1st month. Are you on a preop diet?

Also, I will avoid all 4th of July bbqs. I think you have a legit reason not to make an appearance.

Good luck!

[katied 2]

I only have to do a liquid diet for 24 hours before surgery. Otherwise no restrictions. I sadly can't avoid the family gathering. I'm hoping it will be busy enough that no one really notices I'm not eating. It's probably more in my head!

[Chela 5]

I'm assuming your family doesn't know about the surgery?

I hope you feel up to going. Just lounge in a chair with a cold drink and pretend that you are stuffed.

[Mahogany20 0]

Being banded tomorrow and I know how you feel. Good luck and keep us posted!