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Yes! It has happened to me. Since the first week of fill I usually stay on the three days of full liquids, then gradually regular foods. Between retaining water, I have often felt more restricted later down the road thinking I needed another fill when I actually was way tight from the full I had earlier. I've learned to take it slow and try to listen to my body.

My surgeon told me that having a full can make your stomach feel sensitive because it's being messed with and a full is an adjustment in the stomach. I was told to stay in full liquids for three days first, then gradually goi into regular diiet. I usually feel yucky the first few days and sometimes feel tighter restriction one week later.

As you lose more weight and become hungrier in between meals you will go to your surgeon and have fluid placed in the band. Everyone is different so you may need just a bit or more saline filled in your band. It will give you some restriction in which you will need to follow those eating rules. Good luck in your journey!

Yes! I was dizzy after doing a one hour treadmill going up to incline 15 and back down. I drank plenty of water but I think I get motion sick easily. I ended up having a huge muscle recovery protein shake when I for home. Seemed to help.

Forgot to add... I live shopping at regular clothing stores now.

Hang in there I am thrilled about my band!!!! I am 15 month post op filled at 5.5cc. I have gone from a size 24 to almost 12 with no regrets. Sure there are ups and downs but I wouldn't trade this for what I was before. I an healthier... For instance I excercise and walk four miles at a time where I could barely walk a block at 44 years old. I can tie my shoes now!!!!! Without losing breath. Oh yes, laundry up and down stairs is easy now...it's the little things that used to be big ordeals. Positive: you must hold onto the dream of weight loss. I am truly happy and yes I miss things but not my 82 pounds:)

Oh yes, I had so much anxiety after surgery. Not only was I in oxygen with a 50 foot cord, but I was tired, no energy, didn't know what to do with myself especially with the thought of eating differently now. Such a range of emotions. Know that you are okay and it's ok you have these feelings. In time they fade. I remember worrying about food, the port, healing my stitches, was I getting enough to eat, drinking enough, just everything silly I know. Your body is healing...relax and focus on healing and looking forward to a healthier you!

I was super aware of my port the first four months. I would get little sharp pains that eventually faded. I'm 15 months banded. I found myself not hungry for long periods of time in which I would supplement wit high protein shake just to keeps self from getting dizzy or tired. I had some insomnia and would sip sleepy time tea around 8:00 pm. Check with your doctor, I know I had some anxiety after the surgery that put me through a spectrum of emotions:)

Wonder I'd you can do something like a soup with high amount of protein, cream of wheat, a frozen yogurt (Tasso) has 6 grams protein in it. It's in form of a creamsicle.

So I'm wondering if you had been filled too tight. I go through small spells like that and have to remember that those restrictions mean smaller bites, better chewing, and focusing on protein. I feel bad for you and it scares me, I don't want this to happen to me. Hang in there and you will get back on track... A start over its ok.

In a year and half banded. Every day is so different but I'm the same way. I really don't eat much until dinner. Maybe have a protein bar or drink in late afternoon. Up the protein. It's hit or miss on stick episodes at dinner.

Hang in there, I've had a few of those spells after surgery my bloodwork showed I had a little lie iron but still low end of normal. Keep that protein intake even a spoonful of peanut butter or some cottage cheese might help.

None of us should have to defend ourselves in the decisions we make with our bands. I know people sometimes have a hard time grasping onto the idea that some people (like me) need this tool to help me with quantity eating. If friends and family have negative words, it is not worth ther presence as you take this step to better health:)

Isn't it crazy how our heads just take over. Even now, it's 6:00 pm and I'm not hungry. My head says its time to eat because it is dinner. I realize that there are going to be days that are great like this...then there are days I'm wandering around in the kitchen. I try to go walking, clean house, get on this forum, or watch a good movie, I know those days well!!!! Hang in there

I wait 30 min before and 30-60 min after ( tiny sip if needed)

I was very healthy but at a 40bmi 268 pounds. I got approved and had surgery 2010:)

Have you talked to your ob/gyn also? Ate you unfilled while pregnant?

I tell people who are close to me personally. If people ask about my loss I tell them. I don't advertise it to everyone:)

I had surgery on a Tuesday morning. Got out Tuesday night at 10:30. Took me the rest of the week to rest. Bit the following three days into the next week I only worked half days I was so tired no energy. Everyone is different. Take time to heal focus on healing not losing for the next few weeks.

Wow I had Cigna too. You are lucky because I had to wait the six months supervised diet. I will have to let my sister know this as she is waiting too.

My band always feels more restricted for a few days. I just eat what I feel like even if it's not the best choice, and do more walking to distract my cravings.

Back, shoulder, you name it...I was sore all over, tired, and puffy. This will all eventually go away. Surgery anesthesia and body healing. Rest, sip liquids, and light walking and activity was my surgeons advice to me.

Let your fill settle sometimes it affects you a week later, concentrate on the process of gradual fills and nice steady weight loss. You don't want to be so restricted that you are throwing up food. My doc always told me to let him no in a week or two if I'm feeling satisfied between meals and if the amount of food us less, to ride it out...if I'm not feeling this then come in for a fil.

I struggle at tunes when I'm visiting with friends or family, when I have waited too long too eat and I'm hungry, or I'd I'm watching a T.V. Show and not paying attention. Broken rule and stuck episode is a reminder of your band tool. Slow down, small bites, chew good, and don't get side tracked. It never seems important until later when your fills restrict you more...than those golden rules really affect you. Advice...practice now.

Just gases from surgery. Stomach Adjusting to band... It will get better.