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A weight loss surgery blog by bethin on BariatricPal. 4 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about not much weight loss

not much weight loss

I am a little discouraged. I thought this would be an easier journey. I was banded on 4/29/09 and have only lost 18 pounds. I can eat just fine and really don't feel much restriction. I did not do a pre-op diet - the Dr. never told me to do the liquids before. I just had to do liquids the day before the operation. I have had 2 fills. Is there an average number of fills before restriction is felt and weight loss occurs faster. I keep reading that people lose so much so quickly and that is

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• bethin
• August 14, 200917 yr

Read more about back pain

back pain

Has anyone experienced severe back pain a few days after a fill? I had my second fill on Friday and all seemed well. I didn't notice any difference at all. Then, last night I woke up in the night and thought I had the flu. My back and stomach hurt so bad. I took tylenol and went to sleep about 4 hours later. I was O.K. through the day and went to sleep at 10:00. Well, I woke up at 11:00 and my back and stomach are hurting so bad. Here it is 12:45 and I am in pain and can not sleep. Not

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• bethin
• August 4, 200917 yr

Read more about Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages

I have been banded for about 1 month. It has been very easy and I have felt great. I eat less, but it takes much restraint because I haven't had any fills. At 1 week, I started eating anything I wanted, but just chewing very carefully and eating just small amounts. I love beer, but haven't done that since it is a big no!! Well, last night we went out to dinner and I had 2 margaritas since I can't have beer. I really don't like hard liquor and I hate wine. Those 2 drinks were way too much

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• bethin
• May 23, 200917 yr

Read more about I'm on my way

I'm on my way

Hi! I am just beginning this journey and have enjoyed reading all of the blogs that all of you have posted. I thought that I would have the surgery and two weeks later I would be 25 pounds thinner and never feel hungry and be on my way. I was so discouraged until reading from all of you. I thought "Another expensive diet that won't work for me because I am unhelpable!" It's been 3 weeks and I've lost 10 pounds.

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• bethin
• May 20, 200917 yr