HI all ! Banded 6/11/13

[RFW 19]

Well I finally got banded ! Funny part was I wasn't "Big" enough for the surgery even though Im a big guy. However since I have such severe sleep apnea I qualify! Im hoping it can cure my sleep apnea & if I can loose a little weight in the process it a win-win!!! It's is almost a week after being banded & I feel just fine. I had no complications after the surgery & was feeling real great after 2 days! I been doing the phase 2 for a few days & dont feel hungry at all, I am really surprised by that. Anyway, Things are going great & already have lost 18 pounds.

[EJRN 79]

CONGRATULATIONS! It's great to hear good news! So you've lost 18 since surgery?! That's awesome! I band in 8 days on the 26th. Any advice?!

[RFW 19]

Thank you, Best advise is follow your doctors orders & go slow, dont rush anything. Then again Im newly banded , so still learning a lot myself. Also, get use to Isopure, it kinds dehydrates your mouth but excellent for Protein during the clear liquid phase.

[EJRN 79]

Luckily I get to leave the hospital on soft foods as tolerated!!!

[RFW 19]

....Lucky.....LOL . I do not feel hungry what so ever on the liquid phase..guess thats a good thing. Good Luck with your surgery!

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

I didn;t feel hungry either when i was a few weeks out.. i was banded on 4/26... best advice yes follow your doctors orders and it wouldn't hurt to have Protein on hand for shakes just incase you fiond that you need it.. i was a week on clear.. week on full .. week on mush week soft solids and then reg solids.. and drink your Water and walk lots!

[RFW 19]

New Whey Liquid Protein is also good to get. 42g of Protein in 3.8 ounces. You can usually find them at GNC or Walmart. You must get in your protein & these are great way to get your daily grams worth.