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I am a new lapbander and I have read numerous posts where people are sharing their personal feelings and concerns about the lap-band procedure and I've seen the most heartless responses. How can people who share in the same weight struggle be so judgmental and cruel? I myself have received some rude responses for my posts. Don't get me wrong, I know that people will be people, you have the good the bad and the down right ugly who build themselves up by putting others down. But, honestly, I thought this site would be a little more sensitive to those with weight issues. Weight issues stem from eating disorders in many cases, and these disorders aren't going to go away over night. Sometimes people make mistakes and turn to sites like this for a little encouragement. I'm sorry, but I have had my successes and I have also failed at times. And because I know I am prone to fail, I can show a little understanding to someone in their time of need. If you have responded harshly to someone who may have been crying out for help or encouragement...shame on you. If not, thank you for your kind words. You never know how your words can hurt or help someone.

I lost 20 pounds before the surgery on the liquid, I just spoke to my nutritionist who informed me that my weight gain was not out of the ordinary. But thanks for your kind words of wisdom. If you read my post I asked those who had a similar situation for their responses. I already knew where I went wrong. But I guess you're perfect.

You should be glad you didn't gain. That IS the point isn't it? Or were you just being sarcastic about being upset because you lost weight? I would appreciate more optimism, not sarcasm. But if you weren't trying to be a smart a - - intentionally, then I apologize for my tone.

No, I'm still on on mushies.

I'm 2 weeks post-op and I still have a few patches of glue left but it's not a problem. I loved the glue, it was like having a waterproof barrier on your incisions. No bandages, no worries of contaminating the surgical area, no hassle with taking showers...it was wonderful. Underneath is dissolvable sutures so there's no need for staple or suture removal. The glue eventually starts to peel off, no pain involved. It just peels away just in time to uncover a fully healed incision site.

Ok. I went for my 2 week post-op follow-up and weighed in 7 pounds heavier than on my surgery date. Before the "You-failed-your-lapband" folks start in on me, let me say that I know where I failed. I wasn't following my diet and I have not started exercising yet. But I will accept my responsibility. It's time to get serious and start working with my band instead of against it. It has been an uphill battle trying to deal with constant hunger. Has this post-op weight gain happened to anyone else?

I found myself getting very disappointed but I had to regroup because for most of my life I've felt like the one always left behind. When many of my co-workers began loosing significant amounts of weight (some by surgery, some by other means) I felt as if nothing would work for me. But I'm not going to give up. I let someone cut into my body for the sake of weight lose and I know I'm not going any further than I am right now. This is it!! And I'm going to make this thing work. I get so hungry so often but I can't eat a lot because I do feel restricted. They say the restriction after surgery probably comes from swelling around the band. Try to go back to soft foods. Solids are no good for us now. Try to eat things that stick to the ribs, like oatmeal or cream of wheat. Eggs and mushy tuna salad using fat free mayo for lunch. I like to eat, so I have to be creative with food. I drink lots of Chrystal Light and sugar free hot cocoa. It seems we have the same problems going on.

Hey Kena, Thursday will be my 2 week post-op and I feel your pain. I know that I'm suppose to eat mushies, but I have messed up a couple of times with chicken and popcorn. I just re-focused and jumped back on the horse again. It has been difficult because I still have the same food cravings as before, but we have come too far to turn back. Lets take it one day at a time. Today, lets start with a clean slate and regain that determination we had when we started this journey. We can do it!

Oh God I wish I could burp like that. My gas stays trapped up and causes alot of discomfort and pain. I take bean-o but it doesn't seem to work. So for those of you who can burp...you're lucky!!!

I know how you feel. I was banded on 1/27 and the hunger is terrible. I am able to eat full liquids which includes strained creamed soups and liquid yogurt. The worst I've done was eat my creamed soup unstrained, but i chewed so much that it was completely liquified when I swallowed. Even then I could feel slight gastric pain. You have to follow the diet ordered. You know what I did that put me back on track? I watched a you tube video of the actual surgery, and I saw all the sutures in my stomach holding the band in place. That scared me, because I didn't want to damage my stomach. I would advise you to do the same. Trust me, you can follow the diet much easier when you know what your poor stomach has gone through.

I feel much better today. Thanks for your responses. Its good to know I'm not in this alone. I still have minor pains, mostly associated with gas. Ive been able to eat full liquids without problems. How's your diet progressing? I can't wait til I get on solid foods.

I must admit after recovering from my surgery 1/27, I started questioning my decision. Why am I doing this to myself? I kept asking myself. Does anyone else feel regrets about this surgery? The pain, the restrictions....is it really worth it?

I was banded 1/27 and I know how you feel. The first day after was the worst! I was still a little nauseated from the anesthesia so just thinking about liquids made me sick. I had to force myself to drink water, and I do mean force. Today, I'm experiencing severe hunger mixed with gas pains. I am able to eat creamed soups, but I'm so burned out from my pre-op diet. I think the protein shakes will be the only thing satisfying right now. I never expected to be this hungry so soon after surgery. Just stay hydrated by any means!

LOL. I know he meant well, but you know how men show affection. They'll give you a football smack on the butt and expect you to translate that as, "Honey, you look nice today". We have to develop a thick skin because anytime you loose weight, people tend to talk about the heavier you as if you were someone else. They forget that fat or thin, it's you the whole time. You're going to hear things like, "You've lost weight, thank God, because you were HUGE!" or "I'm glad you lost weight, you had really let yourself go!". And you'll be standing there like HELLO, you're insulting me to my face and smiling at the same time...

I too am scheduled on 1/27 and I feel your pain. I'm at a point now where I'm so bored with my food choices and tired of soup, that I have to force myself to eat even though I'm starving. I would rather go hungry than eat soup or fudgesicles. I just want this over with. My energy level has suffered a bit, but I've been taking my multi-vitamins so the fatigue is not that bad. This diet sucks!!! I have fasted from sun up until sunset for 30 days straight for Ramadan every year, but nothing compares to this.