Oh, don't be scared. It will be great! I was banded on Jan. 15th, 08. I have been on liquids for about 5 wks. now, getting a little hungrier, but still, it is amazing what you can puree. I too, had a little discomfort with gas rising to shoulder area, but you must walk and exercise to push that on out. There are risk, but there are risk if you don't lose the weight also. You will be suprised how well you do feel as soon as a week or so after surgery. Your hunger should be minimal for a few weeks after surgery. I started a few weeks before with not drinking with meals and trying to only eat small amounts, so my stomach was not all stretched out and definitely gave up sugarary snacks. I think that helped alot when started with weightloss, because I didn't have such cravings. Best of luck too you and your new journey.

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Ht. 5' 2.5"
Start Date 12/18/07 Wt. 261.8
Pre-Op Day 1/14/08 Wt. 254.0
Lap-Day 1/15/08 Wt. 253.8