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Old 05-19-2008, 08:19 PM   #18
lorrie1
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Originally Posted by Rangerfan View Post
I have my surgery scheduled for June 27th. I have about 50 lbs to lose - my doctor said liquid or protein only for week before but he said 5 weeks after surgery could only have "hard" liquids like oatmeal, cottage cheese, soups, etc. I have heard so many conflicting things - one person told me they could eat normally afterwards - one person said they could only eat a teaspoon of food a day. What is the reality? Thanks?

Rangerfan, I totally agree, why do some of us have to suffer while others can slide on by. I wonder if it really makes a difference??? you said you only have 50lbs to loose. Have you already been banded? thought you had to be at least 100 lbs over weight to be banded?
Well the best of luck
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