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I didnt tell ANY of my friends except the ones that live in other states. Dont need people judjing me or giving me their opinions. Still I think you should stop beating yourself up. There is no perfect cure for anything and yes there will be good days and band days. But remebr how far yu have come. 45 lbs is a big deal and 10 weeks ago you were heavier. So yipee. Keep up the good work. If your eating too much you may be ready for a fill. Also as you change you may need to change your activities. Try something new! Maybe you'll meet some new people who are not judging you. Good luck!

Hi wondering what if anything yu used for your scars. I was banded 7 days ago and still have the derma glue over my incisions but know there will be scars, what can I use to get rid of them??

Good luck ladies i was banded 7 days ago and am recovering fine. Congrats on your decision and let us know how it goes!!

I hope ur feeling better!! I am recently banded (7 days in!!) and my Dr. told me to expect emotions to fluctuate as I lose weight. he said this is because fat holds hormones and as we lose weight our hormones will be all over the pace!! Just wanted to mention that to you as maybe this is the issue since you are a new bandster. Try to keep things in perspective if you can and find ways to de-stress like spending some alone time or getting a massage or even just vegging out with a movie or a magazine if you can. Good luck and hang in there. This tooo shall pass.

Hi! I was banded four days ago and have my dr appointment next week. I asked my dr "at that time will I get my first fill" and he told me fills are not mandatory. He said for most people the band itself is enough and they get fills if and when they realize thet need more restriction. Im asking you guys: is this true?? right now my band is not filled.

Try to sleep a bit but be sure you have all u need for the hospital. I was banded last Thursday and was nervous too--but I packed a small bag, made sure my apt was clean, laundry done, creditcards and insurance cards in purse, took a long hot bath (which you wont be able to do for a few weeks post op due to the incisions) put on some comfy pj's and orderd a movie (to get my mind off being worried)> Everything went well the next day. There will be pain and there will be gas and discomfort but if everything goes well you will be fine!! Check back in with us and let us know how it goes!!

I was banded May 10th!! Im so glad everythign went well. Im recovering resting reflecting and looking forward to the summer where I can eat fruits and veggies and lose weight!!! Im excited hope ur too.

Ok thanks for the feedback I appreciate this!

I'm four days post op and on the liquid diet with protein shakes. This is very challenging for me but Im committed. cant wait till I can eat some mushies--yogurt or hummus or beans. I have an appointment next week with my dr but wondering: How long do I have to do the liquid diet?? Two weeks???

Wow thanks for reaching out to us! I'm sure there are other like myself who are recently banded (I was banded on THursday and am recovering well. Never knew I'd be so happy to fart, though. This gas is painful!!) and want to know what to look forward to down the line. Have you found that the band gets in the way of certain activities: can partners feel it during intercourse? can you still do stretching/inversion exercises like yoga or pilates? do you get ise to it and "forget" it there and overeat?? Totally looking forward to your feedback. Thanks in advance!!!

Im 3 days post-op and cant imagine traveling or riding in a car!! All i am doing is resting and sipping water and protein shakes. I am still on pain meds (the gas is PAINFUL!!) and am constantly dozing off in front of the tv. Im glad to be home. I really wouldn't recommend you take a car trip after surgery!! and I must say that for you to even consider it makes me think that you really dont realize that this is a surgery npt a "procedure". You need to take it seriously and allow your body to heal for best results. Still you are grown and entitled to your own decisions so whatever you decide--good luck!! be well!!

Im 3 days post op and was using the small oz cups too up until today. Today I can do4oz in one sitting--but Im taking my time. Just want to do this right!! Not really craving food yet thanksfully but still gassy, bloated and in pain.sipping warm tea helps too!

Im having my surgery on May 10th!!! Thats only two days away. Ive gone shopping and have my Protein shakes, new pillows, Water, broth mix, flavored water packets, Jello mix, liquid Vitamins, and GasX. Can anyone suggest anything else I might need? I live alone and although my brother will be bringing me home from hospital I will be recovering on my own for the most part (I do have family nearby who can I can call if I need them, thankfully). I must say I am excited and scared--hope it wont be too painful!!!