AprilJoy

I have 5.5 ccs and I can't really eat anything, but I can eat evil foods, and absolutely able to "graze" all day if I fell victim to my cravings. I have to agree, being self pay was a fantastic decision maker on if I eat grilled chicken or a mcdonalds shake! You really have to change your entire lifestyle, and the band absolutely treats everyone differently! Three people I know all have different experiences/advise to give, and I try to use their advise as a jumping point, not as gospel. I still eat to fast and take in too much in one bite and make myself yak. Everyone says slow down, little bites blah blah, but I was eating a certain way for 34 yrs (hence why I am fat) and now I am expected to eat another way within 4 months... it takes time and effort. You have to be in it to win it!!!!! One day at a time, and enjoy the ride instead of worring about whats at the end of the road, and only you and your doctor know whats right for you, and there is never anything wrong with expressing the way you feel, espectially with something that is going on in your own body/mind.

I was concerned that I was the only person linking the surgery with memory loss. I have had a never ending case of the "stupids". Customers/clients call, and from point A to point B I seem to have either forgotten their name or reason for why they were calling. I leave dates/descriptions off paperwork, and part numbers and prices I used to be able to recall in my sleep. It is frustrating to say the least, and I am starting to rely on those 5 hr energy shot thingies to stay alert.

Hello all I just had my first fill about 10:30 this morning (5.5 cc) and I am having some issues I guess you can say. I will start with when I got back to the car I took like 2 gulps of vitamin water - and right back up it came. I came home and tried to drink some of my protein drink and if I take minute sips, it seems to stay down, and I guess what my question is - is this normal? I am going to try and get thru the weekend and if it doesn't seem to improve I will call the doc on Monday

I just had my surgery on May 9th, and from what I have gathered in just a few days you have nothing to fear. I was really sore the first day when I got home but I pretty much just slept it off. As of today I am feeling much better (and the glorious shower I was able to take today really helped ). I can def feel my new life begining and I have gained a fantastic outlook on the whole process. Good luck to you on your journey

I just had my surgery yesterday too. Yeah my chest and shoulders were hurting so bad, but I walked around and went up the stairs to use the potty instead of the downstairs bathroom and that seemed to help alot. I am really quite sore now though but from what I hear it doesn't last to long... Good luck with your journey!

May 9th is my day I cannot wait - but its scary at the same time. I have never had a major operation so this is really new to me. I am getting the procedure done my Dr. Mehta in Somerset Medical Center in Summerville NJ. My doctor did not recomend any sort of diet prior to the surgery though, but I am now going to research the pros and cons of such - if anyone has any insight that would be fantastic! I wish all the newbies great luck on their journies and congradulations to all the veterans that have accomplished so much, you are an inspiration to us all!!!!!