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I have the lap band and plication. So far, so good. I had my surgery April 17 and I'm down about 26 pounds. The tool is working, but my brain is another story. The emotional eating is something I am still working on. Some days are better than others. I would do the surgery again tomorrow if I had to.

Great job! I'm inspired to go get a workout in this evening. I was thinking about taking a pass, but after reading your post I've changed my mind. Thanks for posting.

I had my surgery on April 17th and I got my first fill today. I'm tracking everything, but once I started working out a bit more, I was getting hungry between meals. I was a little concerned that my dr would want the plication to hold me over longer, but he suggested the fill.

I was rather out of it the evening of my surgery. I wasn't really in pain, but I just wanted to sleep. I was up and around a little bit more the next day, but I really took it easy for about 5 days.

Thanks for posting these tips. I'm just starting this journey and I know these reminders are going to help me stay on track.

Thank you for sharing your journey.

I'm looking forward to reading your story too. I just had this proceedure on 4/17 and I feel really good. I have been very inspired by the posts on this page. Good luck to you and thanks for sharing!

I was having the same kind of pain and I've definitely noticed that it is a lot less if I cut back on the sugarfree stuff. I wasn't paying attention to the Crystal light and that in itself was giving me a wicked stomach ache. I hope you feel better.

The heating pad on my back and shoulder saved me! I didn't get these pains until almost a week after my surgery. Try heat.

That does not seem to make sense. I think you need to find a new surgeon. Don't give up now.

Good luck to you tomorrow. I am one week and one day out since my surgery and today I feel awesome. I hate to give advice, but here goes. Listen to your body and rest, rest, rest. I really talked myself into thinking I'd be up and running in two days and I think I overdid it. I wasn't miserable all the time, but I got overtired and then I felt really bad. When I really started sleeping, taking my pain meds on a schedule (I kind of forgot to take them because I didn't think I felt that bad) I woke up this morning and thought well alright, this is going to be just fine. Let your body heal and you will be great. Let us know how you're doing.

I just had my surgery last week and the gas pain was weird. It hurt but it wasn't there all the time and a heating pad kicked the pain to the curb. I was a bit skeptical, but now at day 6 I'm feeling better and better. You will be fine, just plan for your recuperation and rest. It really does help. Good luck Woodie!

Great post! I had my surgery on April 17th and I have also had a rough few days. I feel much better today, but I am so tired. I'm going to try some of the GNC shakes. Thanks again.