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I am 7 days post op and today is the first day without the shoulder pain. I think it may also be gas. You do have to eat very slow (so much for hot foods anymore). lol Good luck!!!

Glad you are feeling better. I am 5 days past surgery and have a stabbing pain in my left shoulder. Glad to know I was not alone. Good luck!

I was banded yesterday and everything went great and i feel great except for being a little sore. Good luck to all of you.

Good luck and I hope all goes well. It is nice to know you are not alone in this journey.

It appears it all depends on the doctor. Good Luck!!!

thanks

Oh thanks that makes me feel a little better.

I wasn't told i had to loose any weight before surgery. I am keeping my carbs below 40 as instructed to shrink my liver.

I am scheduled for surgery on 1/30 and have been on the pre-op diet given to me by my doctor for a week. I see alot of people talking about being on a liquid diet before surgery. I am not on a liquid diet but have to stay under 40 carbs per day. I am sure all doctors are different but has anyone else had the same low carb diet instead of the liquid diet before surgery. I am scared i have missed something and want to be sure I am doing the right thing.

I am new to this site so I will introduce myself. I am 33 and have struggled with weight all of my life. I have two beautiful daughters. I want to get healthier so that i can see them grow up and be able to help them to be healthy. I have tried so many diets and programs but nothing seems to work. I decided in March to check out the lap band. I went through all the qualification steps and my insurance denied the surgery. After two appeals I have now been approved and i am so excited. I am scheduled to get my band on January 30th, 2012. If you have any advice for what i should do in the next two months to prepare please share. I would be very appreciative for any advice.