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My fill didnt hurt it was slight pinching. No pain to speak of but now I have restriction and I am happy. I need restriction...

Mine is on the right side about 3 or 4 inches from my belly button..

I had my first fill today and I feel the restriction. Thank goodness..

I am going to have my first fill today.. Thanks for sharing. I was really nervous, I feel much better now..

Lacey: Honestly you need 2 to 3 weeks to fully recover. Hang in there. You should walk but do not do any lifting. you may also experience some shoulder pain. Try gas X and take it easy. You will feel better in no time..:tt2:

I am going for my first fill today. I am a little nervous because I only lost 10lbs. however I have been exercising and feel leaner. I am hoping this fill gives me real restriction..

Nellie: That is great. I do understand how you feel about your clothes. We spend thousands of dollars on our wardrobes. However you are now going to be able to wear things you couldn't wear before. You can always sell your clothes to consignment stores and put the money toward a new wardrobe. Just think you will be able to build a new improved wardrobe..

:thumbdown:I was banded on 10/28. I lost 10lbs quickly and that's it so far. I am eating less and trying to follow a protien diet. No carbs. I started exercising this week to see if that helps. If it doesnt I am stopping those protien shakes for breakfast. I really don't feel like I am eating to much or cheating. I don't really have restriction yet. I am a little dissappointed that I have not lost more weight.

I was banded on 10/28. I lost 10lbs quickly and that's it so far. I am eating less and trying to follow a protien diet. No carbs. I started exercising this week to see if that helps. If it doesnt I am stopping those protien shakes for breakfast. I really don't feel like I am eating to much or cheating. I don't really have restriction yet. I am a little dissappointed that I have not lost more weight.

I have cut out all carbs. I am basically living on chicken and fish. I feel like I am not loosing weight. Does any one have any diet advice. Should I go to weight watchers. Should I just do shakes. Please help..

I am really thankful to everyone who replied to this post. It really helps me to see I am not alone..

Dana you are right my husband and I are trying to find new things to do together. I am trying to encourage him to walk with me. It's going to be a real adjustment for him too.

I am realizing that I need to change my relationship with food. I was wondering if any one has any insightful advice..

it kills me to look at pictures of my self. I have allowed my self to gain so much wieght. I am noticing that I eat alot out of boredum and that my husband and i spent a lot of our recreation time going out to dinner. I need to make so many changes in my life. I need to change my relationship with food.

I am noticing that I have to tell people sorry I can't eat that way any more. My husband and I went out to eat alot, twice a week at least. We also really enjoyed cooking. Since being banded, I have noticed that I have to continually remind him I can't eat that way. I am having a really hard time setting a boundry with him. I almost feel too guilty to say no. I feel that I really need to talk to him but I don't want to hurt his feelings. I think we need a hobby together something active that doesnt revovle around food. I would appreciate any input..:rolleyes2: