DAWSEY

I'm not losing a ton of weight either. More like .5 lb at a time. Somewhat frustrating when I see everyone else dropping 3 to 5 lbs a week, but I had this thought just this week. I'm not gaining!!! Before being banded I would diet like a mad dog, lose a lb or two a week and then put on 5 lb. the following week. What a cycle to struggle with. Now, I'm losing slow, but not putting it back on. This is HUGE for me. So I'll take my .5 loss and just keep putting those ounces behind me.
TURTLE POWER!

I know everyone looses differently, but I'm just curious...My 6mo is coming up on March 2nd and as of today I am down 53 pounds from day of surgery. I know I could have lost a lot more if I ate better and exercised! I am still proud of myself and feel great

I have two fills...... a total of 6 cc in a 14cc band and I have no restriction yet. Getting tired of this dieting on my own stuff.

oh yea girl i got banded 1/12 and i cant wait to get a fill i am eating just like before so u arent alone. bandster hell apparently. sucks big time. good luck girl and hang in til u get ur fills

For the first five days I thought something was wrong because although I didn't have the classic shoulder gas pain, anytime I would take a deep breath, it would literally stab my left side. I was afraid something was wrong with the port. When I went to the follow up appt. 6 days later, my doctor said, "hmm. I'm not sure why that would be doing that". Wasnt very re-assured. I said well if it doesn't go away at what point do you want a phone call. He assured me then it is probably gas and should go away. It did. I would though call your surgeon if you have any concerns. This site is great and although we all have similar symptoms at times, we're not doctors. Just make sure you keep an eye on things and consult with your surgeon as well. Thats what they are there for.

I am one week post op today! and I have that feeling too, its almost a stabbing pain! and it is very uncomfortable and hurts when I take deep breaths....

I had the same pain right after surgery and I still get it if I eat too much (I am 20days out), I have to BURB it out. For me it is GAS! My hubby is just glad I burb it out and not the other!

Hi and good luck on your journey. I am also new to this site and due to have my
band next thursday !!!!! eeek
Keep in touch and like I say good luck.
Claire