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I AM SOOO HUNGRY!! HAVE NOT BEEN DOING WELL, AFTER FIRST 2 WEEKS MY EATING HAS NOT BEEN GOOD, EATING DECENT AND HEALTHY food, JUST TOO MUCH. bread GETTING STUCK, VERY UNPLEASANT... FILL ON THURSDAY AFTER 4 WEEKS POST OP...ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING BEFORE FILL?

Same here..I am 16 days post op and cheated today ..felt bad but the food was not terribly bad..I get a fill in less than two weeks and do not want to compermise my healing ...nor gain the twenty pounds I lost back..I heard beforehand the fills that hunger strikes with a vengeance! Everyone hang in there!

Hi all' date=' I was banded this morning 3/20 :wub: . Feeling pretty good a little sore but no pain. I had a wonderful experience in the hospital everyone was soooo nice. Lost 8 lbs on the pre op diet 15 lbs altogether. Just got home at about 5:30 very tired, just took my pain med and hope to get some sleep [/quote']

Congrats!!!

Hi Friends!' date='

I'm home surgry was a lot roughier than I thought it would be.....I had a umbilical heria fixed, a hyatial hernia fixed, and a large mass of adhesions removed and of course the band put in place....so 4 surgeries in one! Turned out to be about an 3.5 hour surgery.So me belly is very sore to say th least. but I just wanted everyone to know I was a live....just not quite ready to sit at the computer for very long. Thanks for everyones prayers. Catch up with you guys later when I feel a little better.[/quote']

Sorry to hear that...hang in there ..it will surely get better with time!

Today is Day 12 for me too and I am starting to get so hungry too!! I see my doctor on Friday! Let me know how your appt goes?

Hey gang..I think each Dr different..but mine set fill for 4weeks after surgery...good luck and hang in there! Water should help some in between meals

Surgery went well this morning. I have some gas pain in my shoulder' date=' but so far it's not too bad. I have been able to take broth and tea with no problem. I get to drive back home tomorrow live 4 hours away).[/quote']

Congrats ...and rest well after arriving home!

Went Back to work this past Monday..officially 2 weeks banded and 20 pounds down.. been super busy but wanted to say best wishes to those who are yet to be banded..or still getting through early healing stages. We are all in This together!

You can do the same with SF, FF pudding. I made it and it was yummy!

What flavor Isopure are you using for this? I purchased the punch but cannot stomach the taste...yours? Maybe the punch will be great with this recipe!! thanks for sharing!!

WOW! Thats awesome SpecialK! Thanks for dropping us some support and motivation!!!

Makes sense, as my belly is still pocking out and swoll! lol. One day at a time! Thanks!

Ok, so I am painless for the first time today. Had a bad episode of gas pains yesterday and took extra strength gas X chewables...it was a life saver! Hives and itching decreased when I removed the dermabond. Things are looking up. I am 10 days post op and still not feeling hungry at all. Feel full after drinking a Water. Anyone else feeling the same? I am down from 303 to 284! I am not focused on loosing wieght that equals muscle and Fluid lost... rather I want to loose fat! Was a little concerned when I getting full so quickly, but able to get in protien now.

I feel you I'm having the same problem had a hernia repair also. I'm 15 days out and still have some pain and gas. Hurt to yawn, take a deep breath and everything else. Working tomorrow will take my liquid tylenol in case I need it 12 hrs is a long time. Hope this passes soon.

I was having gas pains and bloating as well...i got the extra strength Gas X, took 2 chewables... and the pain went away...this worked for me...Hang in there!!

im praying for you.... i hope it goes really well.

Praying for a speedy recovery~!!

Thanks Loneil.! I read it. Did you also have swelling at the port site along with itching?

OMG..ME TOO!!! NOW I HAVE HIVES TOO! DR SAID TAKE liquid CLEAR BENADRYL AND PUT CORTIZON CREAM ON BODAY..HE ALSO SAID IT MIGHT BE THE DERMABOND..

JUST CALLED MY DR...BROKE OUR IN HIVES! STARTED WITH MAJOR ITCHING AROUND MY INCESIONS AND IS SPREADING! I AM FREAKING OUT ..READ THAT HIVES MAY BE AN INDICATION OF MY BODY REJECTING THE BANDS...LOTS OF TEARS GOING ON! HUSBAND WENT TO GET BENADRYL AND CREAM PER MY DR. ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS ISSUE? DR ALSO ADVISED TO TAKE OFF DERMABOND AS I MIGHT BE ALERGIC AS WELL!!

Anyone who is banded having issues getting in protien? My dr has me on 60 grams a day. I am full after my 2 protien shakes and Water during the day. i am hoping since I start mushies tommorrow, the tuna will help! got 30 grams a pop..which is halfway there.

thanks soo much Kmom2! i start soft items tommorrow..been hard getting in 60 grams of protien..i am close, but feel full quickly.. trying to go for the highest Protein items! best of luck!

This forum is awesome! i have learned so much and gotten so much support! for those Marchies that have been banded..congrats on your step towards a new you! For those waiting..best of luck! i am a week banded tommorrow and thought the worst before going in...i am soo happy i took this step!

Quick ? for new bandsters..is your port site swollen? my nurse said its normal as long as it is not red or looks infected...she said to use ice pad 3 times a day..anyone else feel swollen on the port side?

ditto ! bloating like crazy! 3 days post op and feeling prego! i am sure it will past!

I feel the same ...but hear after swelling goes away. It will get better! ..

I am two days post open..lot's of pain near port ..although only two total incisions...I had hernia repair. Cannot take more than one Protein Shake ...working my way up...but overall not too bad

Fourth day on pre open diet .....I am not doing well... over ate today on Cheerios ...is anyone doing well that is typically a binge addition eater?

Well I did tell my boss today that i was having a Hernia fixed. She asked me for a Doctors note. I felt like saying I will show you my scars...... It was like she never believed me or that i wouldnt get paid without one. So I guess I will have to get a note from my doctor now.. So stupid..

omg...totally against the HIPPA laws (i think i spelled that right) your medical info is private and dr notes are soo a thing of the past. Not her business!