Cynsae

I feel your pain, I'm learning patience, good luck with your future fills.

I feel you, I just got my band in December and I've been the same weight since my first post op visit. I had my first fill last month and really didn't have any restrictions. I pray that you'll get the results you want soon and be encouraged everyone is different and we'll all get to where we need to be in time. God bless.

I was banded on 12/20/11, I went to surgery at 255, I was 243 at my first post op visit in January. I was 243 at my February visit and got my first fill at 4cc's and I just weighed myself and I'm still 243. My restrictions are gradual, I go for my next fill on Thursday 3/8/12. I know I need one because I eat more than I should. My only issues are bread and red meat. I hope this fill will restrict me a little more. I know a lot of people lose their appetite after the surgery but I didn't. After healing I ate the same as before the surgery. I ate a little less than that after my first fill but I still have a great appetite. So I guess after a few more fills my intake of food will decrease and I'm cool with that. I didn't get fat overnight and I'm not going to lose overnight. I have lost more inches than weight and that's a great thing. God bless you all.

Hey guys, It's been 2 week since I tried the cocktail. I'm doing well, on Friday I was scared because I start feeling a twitch of pain but after I took the Naproxen it went away. I still don't know what the issue was but I get my first fill next week and will find out why was I going through that pain.

Msfotobug, I can ask, he spoke to the nurse and she sent in the prescription. I will send an email to the dr's office and ask and will advise when I get the information.

If you never had a problem with taking pills before surgery, you probably will still be able to take meds. I have no issues with taking my meds and vitamins.

Thanks everybody, I spoke to my dr on Wednesday and was given a cocktail of vicodin, naproxen and valium and I am happy to say that I have no pains today. I have to take the cocktail for a few more days and hopefully the pain will be gone forever.

I've been banded 3 weeks today, the pain I feel in my shoulder is so hard. The pain starts in my shoulder and then it either moves up to my jaw or down to my arm. I take vicodin but it doesn't stop the pain entirely. I don't regret the surgery because I've lost good amount of weight but this pain in my shoulder is killing me. I keep hearing that it's gas, I try to burp to get rid of it and I exercise. Please can anyone help me with getting rid of this pain, I go back to work next week...........help!!!!!!!!

Congrats ladies on the life changing decision that you made. I started this process September 2011 and was banded on 12/22/11. This website is wonderful and has helped me so far. I'm here for you if you need me ladies.

I was banded on 12/20 and I have pain on my left shoulder, my chest is tight at times and my arms get sore? What's up with that?

I had the band on 12/20 and have been irregular, I went to my post op on 1/4 and was advised to take 2 Senokot tablets daily until regular again. Also keep a bottle of Milk of Magnesia. Good luck

I went to my post op visit today and was told to take senokot until I'm regular. I lost 13lbs since surgery on 12/20 and total of 25 pre and post op. GasX strips were also good too for the gas. The diarrhea stopped because of the pepto. I hope this helped

I went to my first dr's appt and I lost 13 lbs, so cool

Hello all, I was banded on 12/20/11, I lost 12 lbs pre surgery. The process was very easy, I see my surgeon today to see how much I have lost. My issues are pain in my left shoulder, soreness around the port and irregularity. I will speak to my dr concerning these issues. I've been eating mushy foods since week 2 and it was a relief, I was so tired of Soup. I have to learn not to try to consume too much, I did one time and I had pain in my shoulder and chest pains. Good luck to everyone and God bless

I'm 2 weeks out of surgery but I'm not ready to go back. My doctor said 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. Good luck with everything

I would like to know any good flavored Protein shakes or Snacks that you recommend? Thanks

Hi, make sure you get your clearance letters from the different specialists before you leave your appt. I had completed all my appointments and I had to call 2 doctors for them to send my doctor the clearances. I found out afterwards that you can request them. Good luck with everything

Hello all I am 2 weeks in and so far so good. I go to my Dr for my first post op visit tomorrow. I am excited about my new life with the band and I'm looking forward to this website to assist me in all areas.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

I'm two weeks post op and I slept on my stomach the first night. You'll be fine