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[irene1000 0]

hi i'm twenty six years old and getting the band put in on dec 2- very nervous, but excited to see the future results. any tips on after surgery eating. currently i'm on the 2 week liquid diet

[GayleTX 1]

Welcome to the board. Just remember that you will get lots of conflicting opinions and advice on the board as you go along......make your doctor give your guidelines as to what he recommends and then listen to him and to your body.

Best wishes!

[SherryW 4]

That information if not provided already by your doctor or bariatric center should be given to you before you leave the hospital from your surgery. I was handed a take home packet that specifically stated what I could have, how much, the dos and don'ts plus I was given samples of different Protein drinks, puddings,juices etc. If you still have questions then call your nutrionist or doc

We're all nervous before our surgeries...it's only natural. Actually if you weren't the least bit nervous...I'd worry then lol. You've already picked your surgeon so you trust him and his staff....you already know this is what you wanted...so go with it and trust yourself with your decision. I know I haven't regretted it since I've had it...the week before and especially the night before I cried because I kept thinking "why can't I just lose weight on my own, why this drastic measure?". I answered....Because you've tried it all only to lose and gain back. After 3 weeks of losing you hit a plateau and give up, gain it all back plus..at least with the band you can't give up...it's going to kick ya in the pants and keep you going. THATS exactly what it's been doing for me and I LOVE IT!

Good luck!

[irene1000 0]

thanks i appreciate any advice. i do have the booklet given to me by the doctor but thought it i could get better advice from those who had it done and went through it. today i think is my biggest challenge thanksgiving, family and a whole lot of good home cooked spanish food. good luck to those going through the same feeling lol