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Sabrina, I felt the same way... Day 1 and 2 were rough, then it was pretty easy to just shut off the rest of the food noise. It has been the same for me through my first week of surgery. That said, I'm now cleared for mushies and I'm a little scared. It's one thing to just shut your mind off to food and say "that's not for me" -- I'm afraid that it's another to be eating... I feel a little nutso, but I still haven't eaten anything yet. I'm afraid to break the seal and let the hunger flow in!!

Congratulations!!! I just got my numbers today, too, so I'm sharing your joy!!! I've lost 26 since the pre-op (12 from liquids and 14 after) so I'm totally totally with you on the excitement on this new band!!

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Good luck to you!!! You'll do great.

To those of you who have the surgery coming up, I want to give you a happy reminder of why we're all doing this... I just had my 1st post-op checkup and found out I lost 14 pounds since the surgery last Wednesday! And 26 pounds total since starting the liquid diet three weeks ago... I don't know what happened with Shirley or what her health was like otherwise, or what happens to the others who have problems, but remember that the overwhelming majority of people who have the band are fine. And the majority of people on here are doing pretty well, too. You have to make decisions based on your knowledge of your own body, and your own circumstances. Just think of all the people in the world who are out there, successfully going about their days and weeks, feeling thankful they have this, who don't think about coming to a forum anymore because they've just incorporated the band into their day to day life...

I can't believe this, but I'm down 26 pounds???? In only 3 weeks? I lost 12 during the pre-op liquids, and now 14lbs in the 8 days since surgery? I'm shocked, and THRILLED!!!! I can't believe it. I didn't know that was even possible. And, at 8-days post-op, I finally feel really really good, like I'm over the worst of the recovery... AND I'm officially cleared to start mushies! Though I'm going to take that suuuuuper slow. Start with yogurt and fish and see how I do... Anyway, I cannot tell you guys how absolutely dumbfounded and happy I am. I could cry.

welcome to the other side!! The chest pain might be gas, btw...

Good luck!! It's scary, but this is the hardest part -- anticipation. Once you get the thing done, you just need to recover and that gets better every day. It's not so bad. The anticipation is MUCH worse that the actual event!!!!

OMG!!! This is shocking, and very very sad and scary!

That must be so hard with a 17 month old!!! Can you get a friend, a babysitter, or maybe another parent to help you out during the day? It's so hard, you need to recover.

I seem to be managing the cramps by lying on my back and pressing lightly on the cramp and very gently trying to push the gas bubbles along my intestinal path... It's making me pass gas a little and easing the pain...discovered this last night...

Day 7 postop, anyone know what's going on? It's freaking me out a little!

I'm having a very hard time keeping up with my 4yo daughter!! In fact I was about to ask how others were dealing with this...mi just want to lie down after working all day, and coming home after work to take care of her 100 requests,too is EXHAUSTING!!! Day 4 post op was the worst, day 5 was ok and day 7 is hard again...

I ditto the hot liquid sentiment. I lived on hot chicken soup broth my first two days. The doctor told me that warm liquids make the band stretch a little bit, which eased the pressure... I also think that walking was hugely important and helped all the gurgling and sharp gas feelings... Also try gasex strips!

I had that all throughout pre-op!! Woke up in fear that I had ruined my chances for getting the surgery.

I was banded 4/18, so 6-days postop... I seem to have developed sharp cramps in my left side, and can no longer lie on that side... I assume the cramps are just gas, but I'm surprised that I can't roll over. The first 4 days I was sleeping on that side, so it's weird that I can't stand any weight on it anymore... Was thinking about calling my surgeon, but thought I'd ask here first in case everyone has BTDT.... Ouch!

I had a really sore throat too. For Soup I highly recommend going to a Jewish deli and getting matzo ball soup broth.

OMG are you ok?????? You must be scared, but you sound ok... I'm sending you all my prayers for no spreading and a speedy banding...

Wow, what a great story! Thank you so much for posting, and congratulations!

I don't get those stomach aches (6-days postop) but it seems like you're eating a lot of dairy... Maybe try a day off from cream soups and switch to broths? Good luck!

H, and if all else fails, my mother recommends Calmol suppositories...

Hi... You guys are really sweet... I'm just really struggling. Physically I'm exhausted but not in pain, it's mostly emotional and I can't get a grip on all the responsibilities I have. My elderly father moved last week and I need to get his old apartment empty (almost done) and his new place is CHAOS because he refused to downsize, I work full time, my husband works two jobs and I'm taking care of my 4yo daughter in the evenings... Last night I had a total stress meltdown and yelled at my daughter who is suddenly having phantom back pains and wouldn't go to sleep -- and then i felt guilty and cried hysterically for 4 hours and didn't fall asleep until 4am, then had to go to work at 9am... I had 6 hours of meetings today and didn't eat until 4pm when I had a cup of the saltiest Soup ever. Yuck!! I'll be ok. I feel better every day, but last night I thought I was going to ruin my surgery and cause a slip because I was so upset. Today I feel better, but it's just too much. I talked to my boss and im going to take half day tomorrow and go in at noon... I still had the email I wrote last night in my clipboard, so I pasted it below.... Thank you guys for being nice. ---- I'm so overwhelmed... I had surgery on Weds and thought I'd be recovered enough by now to go back to work... Work was ok, but taking care of my 4yo daughter tonight alone just pushed me over the edge. I don't feel well and I haven't been able to stop crying for the last 2 hours. I know I need to go to sleep, my back is aching and I've got pain in my shoulder again, and I'm afraid I'm going to throw up... But I've worked myself up into something I can't seem to get down from. I don't know how I'm going to work full time and take care of my daughter at night and recover. I feel like everyone in my family wants something from me, and I can't see clearly enough to figure out what help I need...I'm sure I'll figure it out in the morning, but I'm afraid I'm going to pop a stitch or something in the mean time... I'm just so tired! And I feel guilty for yelling at my daughter even though I know it up just happens sometimes... I've got to find a way to calm down! Anyone been here? I don't know what I'm asking for, but this is physically and emotionally harder than I thought it would be.

I think you missed "freak out and have emotional meltdowns" somewhere in there. Or is that just me? hehehe.