DesertRose80

I only lost 5 lbs but I only had to do a 24 hr liquid...I bumped it up to 72 hrs....just to be 100% sure.

Each State has a medical board/license web site. I looked up my surgeon to see if he had any malpractice or reprimands. He was clean as a whistle! I let him know I looked him up and thanked him for being so good that it showed on paper. You'll also be able to see where he went to med school. Where he did his fellowship and when he received his license.

AWESOME!!!!!! Keep up the GREAT Work!!!!!!!!!!!

I had mine yesterday too. I feel a slight restriction. I too have another apt next month. That would be funny if we went to the same Dr

Well, here's how I see it. If you bought something from a store and it had a defect, wouldn't you be able to return or exchange it with no extra costs??? How is this any different?

My doctor was the same with pre and post. I did get a fill yesterday and am only just over 3 weeks post op. He put in 3cc's. I'm not worried because a friend of mine had the sleeve done and that is much more invasive. She was on the same diet pre and post. The only difference was that she had to stay the night in the hospital. I wouldn't worry. But I would try to talk to him about getting a fill sooner. That is WAY too long!

...and if it helps, Sex after a fill is AMAZING!

This was exactly me. I'm 3 weeks post op and got the hiccups yesterday and still had the shoulder pain. It's not as bad as it was at first, but it still hurts.

Yup! That's how I felt. I thought I was never going to come out of it, but by day 6 I turned a corner and felt so much better. Rest, walk, sip your fluids, take your meds, and repeat.

We're here for you! Keep us updated. I sat on the side lines for a long time... (On this forum). I was required to do a 6 month nutrition plan...working with a nutritionist. I was banded just over 3 weeks ago. Thought this day would never come, but I'm so glad I took the first step. Please know that it's TOTALLY worth it!

Good Luck! And Please keep us posted. It's exciting for all of us because we were all in the place you are now. And if we had to do it again, we'd still make this decision.

That a girl!

I'm in mourning for you! I was banded just a few weeks ago and I can't imagine having to say goodbye to it. I'm glad your Dr is so wonderful to you and helping you. What sent up the white flag? Why did your Dr decide to do an endoscopy?

Egg drop soup is wonderful! And yes, go for anything steamed. Good Luck!

I'm three weeks post op and we just got the job done! Go for it!

Did your dr give you any chewable Zofran? If not, call and ask for some. It will really help! Also my anesthesiologist explained to my husband that the more fat one has on their body, the more the anesthesia is absorbed. So, it takes us chubby people longer for it to get out of our system....and could still be causing us to feel ill from it...even days later. But up your water too!

THANK YOU for posting such a fantastic thread! We all need positive thoughts and comments, especially from Bandsters vets! Thank you and congrats on the healthy new you!

I'm not burping like a sailor, but man am I ripping em like a fat chick in tight jeans! My kids are saying hat I'm worse than the Fart Button app on their iPods! Oih! Anyone else having musical cheeks???

I had several that my husband was leaving me or that I wanted to do the dirty and our kids kept interrupting us! I was "frustrated" in my dreams!