Is it really worth it?????

[IndioGirl55 32]

hi, i loved your remarks, it got me so excited. i am 3 weeks out from surgery and so nervous. can you tell me more about how long you took off work. what do you eat the first couple of weeks? how much weight you had to lose?

Thanks so much for your input

Kimmy

I had surgery on a tuesday was back to work on the following Monday (desk job)

I lost 100 lbs in 1 yr 1 week (150) and now 140 15 months out.

I was on full liquids for 10 days (includes creamed soups) mushies 10 days and soft 10 day then on to regurlar - There is a food thread with tons of great ideas for foods- but if I remember correctly - I ate Soups for the 1st 10 days with sf pudding - Protein shakes and fudgecicles - mushies - mashed potatoes - refried Beans - spagh sauce with ricotta cheese - veggies cooked to death zuchinee & yellow squash - Soft Fish was added.

[pamela4438 0]

I was banded on 7-2-08 and have lost 62 pounds. YES it was worth it. I love the fact that I can actually feel full without eating everything in the house. I have not felt deprived at all. food has been my best friend almost my whole life. The decision to let this friend go was the hardest part of this journey. But, the rewards are well worth it. I was able to stop taking blood pressure medicine within the first month of the surgery. Try to stay away from sugar after the surgery. Make Protein your priorty for eating. Protein will make you feel full and help you keep your strength up. Good Luck