Hello All,

I had my surgery last Tuesday (5/27/08). Doing the liquids isn't so easy but I am getting through it. I have Sleep Apnea but now the mask isn't working like it did before. I have been sleeping without it (no snoring). Just thought I would say hello to everyone on here.

The liquids after surgery was the hardest thing I have ever done. I thought the surgery was better (even the pain) than not eating foods. I was told that after weight loss you don't have to use the machine anymore. Congrats and welcome to the new you!

I had my banding On Monday. I really have not been all that hungry. I stayed at my sisters house for the past 2 days after surgery to make sure I was alright and spend time with my 2 nephews. As always when I stay there I cook for them since I was there baby sitter from age 0 - 5 and my sister isn't a very good cook. She makes the box stuff alot. I figured my banding should not change what I love doing for them, so I made them breakfast. I made chesse omlets and even though I wasn't hungry it smelled good and made my mouth water. I guess anfter just water for the past two days my brain said Yum... I served them and made some broth.. figured counts as my liquids for now and gave my taste buds a little BAM vs water.... I just want to train my way of thinking "You know you are not hungry, it just smells good" ... After a small "I know" I drank the small amount of broth and I was good.. I think it will be all about decisions and self reminders at the begining... once I have it down it should be an easier track. I see a lot of success here so stay positive and if you need some suppport just hit me up... Good luck and take care.

RÅB

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and to say that I am new to this group so I could use all the help that y'all can give me.
The only thing that seems to agree with me right now is the JELLO. Does that get better? I had my surgery done at Saint Raphael's in New Haven by Dr. Nadzam. It went very well. A little sore but I cant complain much.
I hope to here from you soon
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It does get better.. Everyone is different, but after 9 -14 days of just Water, Broth and Jello ..your body will be glad when you can eat go back to the protien Shakes and the soft stuff like eggs... Hand in there and I am sure you will see it was worth it. I lost 15lbs the first week of just liquids and then 5-7lbs since then... I have lost 39lbs since the 27th of may 29lbs after the surgery.

I have had a set back. the surgery went well and all but i have an allergic reaction to the steri strips and all the bandages so my belly looks like i have severe poison sumac. gross and itchy. when the doctor tells me that i can eat eggs i will be so thankful. since monday i have lost 17 lbs.!!! granted, its all water weight but i am still proud of myself.