I went to puree after 10 days (and soft early as well) - the body knew it was ready even though I had a fear of leaks... all good no issues ...:)

Same here, x-bander, no real strict pre-op (told to lose 10 kg). Surgeon happy with the 'look' of my liver, only issues post op was nausea and maybe a tad dehydrated (headaches)...and yes lots of...

Lovely Annie

me too :p

I stalled after two weeks when I went from liquids to puree, then continued to stall for around 4 weeks straight. I seem to stall for 3/4 weeks then in one weekend I'll lose 2 kg then do it all...

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All perfectly normal and common feelings, we were all terrified and excited in equal parts pre op :)

Don't listen to the nay sayers. This is for you, a great (and brave) step towards claiming your...

So happy for you xx

Definitely take a pillow to go between your tummy and seat belt.

Ask your surgeon what size Bougie they used and how they stapled/stitched you up. I am an x-bander and mine used a size 38 which he said was appropriate for folks who have had bands and double...

I'm going good Edie. Still working out how to deal with stalls and the relationship between stalls and eating (haven't come up with the answer yet ! :rolleyes: ) but the scale number is still falling...

Oh and I forgot to mention - my surgeon double stitched and stapled the area where the band was as extra precaution. Ask you surgeon what they plan to do....

I had no restrictions re coffee, in fact if I couldn't have a coffee (with added protein powder) I would 1. not have reached my protein goals in the early days and 2. gone completely mad (at work)...

First week is the hardest, I had trouble drinking and suffered from nasty headaches prob cause I was dehydrated. Don't worry too much, it is normal to struggle to drink in the early days says my...

Absolutely normal! It hit me day 9 (only one day when I felt really wiped out) but most folks have a day like yours in the first week. As Stacey says - take it easy!

Yes enjoy the rest and...

Looking great Stacey !! Soooo close to your goal, you must be wrapped!! :o

Hey Stacey, going well, back from Tassie and back to work. Still discovering things about my new tummy! Stall-lose-stall seems to be my M.O. but as I say losing is losing :p

We've all been there :) If you search 'pre-op' on this site you can read tons of similar posts from all of us !! You will be fine - it will be the best decision. Channel your nervous energy into...

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I am an x-bander. Had one for 10 years, never lost much weight, didn't work for me. My surgeon wouldn't do it in one surgery, many will make you wait between 4-6 months (mine was...

Most folks don't completely lose their hunger - this too I discovered after the 2nd day post-op! My surgeon told me our ghrelin is located all over the stomach not just where it is cut out. But when...

Hi Lori

I had a revision 6 weeks ago so still getting to know my new stomach :) See any of my previous posts or ask me any questions you might have xx

Thanks SDSB! I read somewhere that milk is more hydrating and quenching than water ?? but one must never forget the empty cals even if it has protein....

Mmm so far I don't think I've feel any of those, maybe sighing.... I'l try to be more aware, thanks !

I slept for the first 3 days in hospital. Then once home and on full fluids I started to feel a lot better but had nasty headaches prop from dehydration. I had some twinges that continued for a...

Mine wanted me to lose 10 kgs on the Optifast diet (3 shakes or soups or bars per day). This was around 6 weeks before the surgery.

I actually did 2 bars and one small meal of lean protein and...