GAINING weight on protein shakes only pre-op??

[Lynn Snyder 0]

Banded 9/20 - day five of recovery and all seems to now be going well. I had to return to my surgeon's office on Friday (day four) and have some of the fill taken out of the band - every time I tried to swallow anything - even Water, it burned like my chest was on fire! Took 3cc out, now all seems to be going well - although I must say, I'm certainly not quite ready for public display -- all I've been doing today is expelling gas like a machine! Its really gross, but it feels so much better to release than to retain! Good thing my family has gone out for the day -- this would be a topic for much discussion - and it hurts still to laugh.

My surgeon orders a full week of Clear liquids following surgery - I must admit, I'm beginning to really look forward to a bit of yougurt and cream of Tomato Soup is something I'm absolutely dreaming about. With two weeks of only Protein shakes pre-surgery, week of Clear Liquids post surgery - anything that resembles actual food is sounding marvelous right now.

BUT ....down 25 lbs from September 6, so the journey has definitely begun. I saw a couple of friends just after surgery, and they told me I already need a new reduced size of jeans -- my old ones are getting baggy. YEAH!!

[Grider 92]

I am going for 2nd endoscopy wed, but i did have some stomach issues , and I did all my yearly tests colonoscopy etc etc before they cut on me I wanted to make sure I am good on the inside, at 58, its best to check, I do hope I do not agin weight w the shakes, but mr Dr also insists i get from him. I think that way, they know you taking the right stuff to soften that liver,

I am praying for an October band, I am ready! soo ready.. see my surgeon oct 4 for final weight in and insurance submission... Lord take it to that insurance lady who approves in 2 days---- yes yes. congrats on those banded, how are you doing "Mischief"?

[bdz1017 0]

2 Weeks before my surgery I was also put on a liquid diet. It was the HMR which was 500 caleries per day. nothing else, no Jello, no nothing. I lost 10 pounds by surgery. one warning i gained 5 pounds the day after surgery from just liquid and jello but now 8 days after I lost 3 addition lbs from my surgery date. And my band did not even get a fill yet. So hang in there. Trick is eat right, do not nash, and excercise.

[EZ2BME2 0]

Well, my surgery took place despite my weight gain. I literally STARVED myself for the final 3 days of my pre-op diet, drinking almost zero -- this resulted in a net weight loss. Surgery happened on Tuesday, September 20 and I am now BANDED. The surgery went off fairly well - I was able to get up and about walking on my own - pain was not too bad. A bit of discomfort, especially in the incision where the port is located. The only problem I had was with the oral pain meds -- when I swallowed the meds hit the band and just STUCK there. Burned like mad. It just wasn't worth taking them - so I decided to stick with just ice bags and forgo the pain meds.

Now the real work truly begins -- I'm hoping that this "tool" will help me to FINALLY get control of my weight. I've been overweight to obese my entire 56 years - and am really ready to be over it.

Luck go all others as they begin this journey.

You and I have much in common:) My surgery is next Wednesday...Please let me know how you're doing...