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Been there and I know the ugly feeling....I had 8.75 fill in my 10 band! I couldnt drink water i layed on the couch for 2 days thinking i was going to die! The next day I got a complete unfill.... Bad mistake! I was already at my goal weight then I gained 30 lbs in 6 mos... I am back on track got a 4 cc fill and will get another 2 cc this week.... Hope this 30 lbs goes away! Take my advice never get a complete unfill....

Thanks for posting this.... You described my life over the last year to a tee! I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one having these issues and yes including the impacted colon... Not fun! But you know when I look in the mirror at my body or slip on the size 8 jeans I know my journey has been worth it! My relationship with food has absolutely changed and it will stick for the rest if my life , I never want to be the obese person I once was as the person I am today is healthier and soooo much happier and I wouldn't trade that for any plate of food!

Good job!

I was banded November 24 2010 and I am down 80 lbs... 5 more pounds to goal weight of 140! The last 10 lbs were much easier than I imagined I guess I am excited to get to the finish! Here is my before and after pics to give some of you inspiration!

So I'm getting do close to my goal ..

I had the goo on for quite awhile too! I found that after showering I rubbed baby oil on it and scrubbed with a wash cloth it came off after a couple days!

So I never thought I would be one of those people showing before and after pictures!! I am down 60 pounds in 8 months and every pound was a struggle but I did it! I am 30 pounds from my goal weight and I can't wait! I read alot in here and took advice from everyone so thanks!

I had my first fill 2 days ago and I don't feel any different. I hear everyone talk about restriction and I don't feel anything like that. My stomach doesnt feel tight, and I am hungry all the time. I have lost 17 lbs since I was banded on 11-14-11 but I feel it was all willpower and nothing else. When does the tightness come in?? I am so confused and wondering why I had this surgery if it doesnt help with my hunger???

I had (have) the same feeling all the time, I am just hungry. Eating low calorie soft foods is the only thing I can suggest. I had my first fill 2 days ago and I don't feel any different and I hoped I would. I am still hungry and I thought the fill would have made me feel full. I am really confused?? I was banded on 11-14-11 and have lost 17 pounds but I feel I did it all on willpower and nothing else. When does the tightness and full feeling come??

You can eat real food only after 10 days? I am 7 days post op and am struggling with what to drink/eat..... Last night was the first time I felt hungry and I don't want to screw this up. I have lost 12 lbs so far. Seems I cannot find the instructions from the doctor on what to drink/eat and the timeline. I have been drinking clear broths and G2 and carnation instant breakfast, there has to be something else. Any tips would be helpful.

I am fairly new here and I have not be able to figure out how to make a ticker. Can someone please explain it to me, I woujdl certainly appreciae it.

Simone I am sorry to hear about your problems, I am sure everything will be fine. I was banded on 11-14-11 so it has been 6 days and yes the first few days are not fun, i have been feeling better each day that goes by. Gas has been my biggest problem and yes walking around helps get it moving on out! I hope things turn out ok for you. Like you I did this to make myself healthier and happier, lets both hope we have a happilhy ever after story! Regina

I had my surgery on Monday 11-14-11 and today being 4 days later I feel much better but I know I wouldnt be able to go back to work. I think you will need more time than just 3 days, because on my 3rd day I was still sore and not feeling like myself. I would call the insurance company and ask them what the pending date means. Good Luck!