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Had my first fill yesterday. Now at 2cc. The doc was reluctant because she said I was doing so well, but I insisted, cause #1 I didn't drive 2hrs for nothing and #2 I wanted to know wat it felt like. Not too bad just a lil pinch, like giving blood. She was quick Nd my hubby held my hand. So on liquids for the rest of the day. Have lost 25lbs since 10/1

Hello everyone. So this we'd 16tg is my first fill Nd I can't wait!!!!!! My weight loss is also at standstill but today I get to start at the gym, it was on a freeze for a month gor the Surgery recovery time. Anyways I have a bad cold Nd would like to stay in bed but I'm gonna push myself out to the gym. Wish me luck!!! Does anybody live in Mnt Pocono PA? I need a buddy

Today was my first day feeling hungry. Banded 10/15 I already started eating but I chew so much everything is mush. But today I was scared because I ate the most I've eaten in a month. Had like 6 small meals!!! I thought I did something wrong but now I feel more relaxed after reading all the comments. Getting my first fill 11/16, can't wait!!! Scared bout the pain but ready to go back to not rating much Nd not feeling good bout weight loss.

Crystal light? I drink it all tge time Nd I'm always tired :/ was banded 10/15/11. Its basically the only drink other than water that I can tolerate. Having trouble getting protein drinks in. Guess tge 2 week liquid preop got me sick of it. Any ideas or suggestions?

OMG I'm so glad I found this link for Itchy Bellies. I have an irritated rash from scratching and wascalso told to apply benadryl cream which gives sweet relief for an hour then I have to catch myself from scratching. Day 12 post op, eating mushies (praise God) but tge itch is driving me nuts!!!! I thought I was alone. Please post some good news here for me

I've had scrambled eggs w feta cheese in it, turkey pattie, mashed potatoes Nd a chicken drumstick in tomato sauce. Within 2 days. Not much, but it's all been yummy and chewed to dust!!! Lol

Banded 10/15 It was fast (my hubby says) hospital staff was great, released same day. Few uncomfortable days w gas up in shouldern neck. Got a Chinese back massage one wk in and it was great. Heating blanket helped a lot w gas. Now I'm able to sleep on my left side for a bit, but mostly I have to stay on my back. My main issue is that my main incision right below wat used to b a really cute bellybutton, itches like I don't know wat!!!! Went to my wound Ck app. Had to b ckd by nurse cause doc wasn't available. She said it all looks good except for my skin irritation cause by scratching Nd rubbing ( I can't help it much cause I do most damage sleeping) so she said to put benadryl itch cream. It brings sweet relief for bout an hour then it's back to the unbearable itch :/ anybody went through this???? I haven't seen 1 comment bout this yet. I'm in the great mushy food stage chewing till my jaw hurts. Can't really tolerate the protein shakes but I'm gonna get better at it. So itchy. And my neck hurts from laying on my back. Almost forgot, I'm 289. Stated prep liquid 10/1 at 308. Yeiiiii Praying it continues to go down. In a few weeks, 1st fill, scared bout pain then too.

Banded 10/15 started mushy foods yesterday. So far so good nothing stuck Nd full w very little. Irritated skin round my incision due to scratching cause is so flipping itchy!!! Gas pains r gone, thank God, that shoulder/neck pain was horrible. Just wanting to know how everyone is doing??? I'm 289. Was 308 10/1

hope all goes well and ur one of the great positive stories. Cant wait to hear how it all went.

Congrats!!! I'm getting banded on 10/15. Pretty scarred bout the pain. So funny I have that book but have yet to open it. Got it wen the big bookstore here went out of business, it was tge last one, Luke waiting for me. Guess God wants me to start reading it today. On week 2 of pre-op had a meltdown yesterday Nd ate 6 cheetos Nd liked the bag LOL..... Praying for strength, hope ur feeling better too

Approved Nd starting my week 2 of pre-op today. Banding 10/15. Nervous as heck!!!!

Good Luck to all. Sending prayers ur way. I'm on day 3 of 10 of liquids. Please come back Nd post how truly everything went.