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So I had my surgery and was pretty confident that I was gonna do just fine, and then it happened, I got hungry, well, past hungry, I was STARVING! I am just short of being two weeks post op, but its driving me insane that I can eat whatever I want. I know I am supposed to be watching what I eat, supposedly still supposed to be on a liquid diet, but I just cant do it! I am looking really forward to my first fill because I am hoping that will help me, but for now, I am struggling. I went to get my check up yesterday, they are ordering me phentermine lollipops to hopefully help stop the hunger that I am facing.... I'm feeling super discouraged right now as I was thinking that I would be strong enough for this stage, but I am not. I have even gained 3 lbs back. Its depressing and I'm in tears often.... feeling some regret right about now =/

I agree. I was just banded on Monday and I just posted a blog yesterday about how miserable I was because of the pain, its definitely residual gas. I have the pain in my shoulders really bad, tried hot tea, warm showers, the heating pad but nothing helps.....But its not in the stomach so the gas-x isnt doing absolutely anything for it. My doc just recommended for me to walk as much as I can cause that will help it to work its way out. He said it could take a while for that pain to go away. If it wasnt for that I'd say I was feeling great, but that pain in itself is driving me INSANE! Good luck, hope yours goes away soon, I feel for you and anyone dealing with it!

All you need is the positive attitude and the want for it! You will be just fine =) I am still dealing with discomfort, but its part of the package. I'm just super happy that I've lost already, didn't quite expect it... doesnt look like it to me, but the scale says so! I've been in sweats and tshirts comfortable at home so I can't wait to actually go somewhere once I'm feeling up to it to see if there is a difference in my clothing.... Good luck to you!!!

So I complained a bit about the shoulder pain (caused by the gas they put in me) but overall I got on the scale today and I've lost 10lbs! I'm on the liquid diet and only did liquid diet one day before the surgery that was on Monday. I didnt do anything but the liquid diet to get to where I am today.... I cant wait to work out to give this thing an extra boost, as soon as I'm cleared, I'm going full force! Can't wait to see where I am a month from now =)

Ok, so the gas has finally started to "pass" and I'm getting a LOT of relief from it! I woke up feeling so much better. I decided to step on the scale and I'm down 10 lbs just since Sunday!!! I know I was complaining before, but I take it all back, this is more than worth it!!! Thanks for all the support everyone! I've chosen not to let people around me know that I had this procedure done because I really dont wanna hear the criticism, I just wanna feel better.... at least I can talk to others on here who are going through similar situations in dealing with it. I was kind of feeling alone till I hopped on this forum.....

lol, then I cant wait to blow a@@ too! I have the pain on my left side as well, I'm drinking water/Gatorade every 15 min or so, just a sip or two here and there to keep hydrated, and tried a little of my protein shake just to fill up a little more earlier. I am excited to see how this is all gonna work out, I've actually gone down 6 lbs since Saturday.... so I guess the saying is true, u gotta go through hell to get to heaven! Keep me posted on your results as well! I'd like to have someone who is somewhat going through the same thing at the same time, kind of as support.... Thanks again!!

My doctor didnt have me pre-op for two weeks like most... I had my surgery on this past monday and I was only on liquids starting Saturday night (midnight) and all day Sunday. I dont think it will make a difference. I'll tell you that you probably wont want to cheat once u get the band because you may get sick and throw up... I HATE throwing up so its keeping me pretty stable now and I dont have this crazy hunger either... Good luck!

How long does the gas pain last anyway? I know everyone is different, but just trying to get an estimate if possible =/ I do get up and walk as much as possible.... thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I'm glad I found this site =)

So I was banded yesterday and I'm super sore today.... I was so out of it I'm not even sure where my port was actually put... I've got about 4 incisions and they are all a little swollen so I cant feel anything as of now... I have horrible pain in my shoulders, which I was warned about, but I swear I feel like I'm overdosing on Gas-X and its doing absolutely nothing for me!!! Not to mention I now have liquid pain medicine that I can't take because I'm SUPER sensitive to taste and it makes me gag.... I really hope it gets easier after today, I'm not hungry, but I'm miserable in every other way =(

I was banded yesterday too... mine was outpatient so I came home but I'm super sore today.... good luck!