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Are the fills included in the surgical package or are they separate?

Wishing you a speedy recovery

Take it easy. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

You will most likely see other people in the gym. You can learn from them as well. I started with the eliptical, or the bike it's easy on the joints. Start slow. Also the Internet has everything.

Also try the my fitness pal website it is very helpful with tracking your meals, calories, exercise etc.

Yes, thanks for sharing and giving us newbies hope!

Good luck to all of you having surgery today! Stay calm and all will go well. Get rest when you come home

I had my surgery 6/25/12 and I am very hungry as well. Still on Protein shakes. I can go about 2 1/2 - 3 hours between protein shakes. This morning I drank one and still hungry. I have lost 8 lbs in a week. Yesterday it was only around 5.5 today 8 lbs. I was shocked, but so happy at least I am losing weight which is the goal. I am waiting for when we get filled and can start eating food. Hang in there

So true!

Congratulations! So many new exciting things in your life. The pictures are very inspiring and if you could achieve this while pregnant, amazing! Thanks for sharing with all of us. It's inspiring for those of us just starting out.

How big is your port site? I had surgery Monday and was very surprised to find mine is around 3 inches. I have six incisions. I had no idea it would be that big. The others are all small

I am 57 and just had surgery this past Monday. Don't know what I was waiting for.

It is hard, but I found the second week I wasn't as hungry. I got banded Monday and now hungry again still on liquids, but I am losing wt so it's a good thing. Drink your protein and water

We are all so different. I can drink the 1/2 protein drink right down no restriction. I wish I had some.

Get to a doctor ASAP. Not sure of your situation but chest pain should not be taken lightly

Great for you, it took me over a year before they would submit my paperwork. The 6 months had to be consecutive. I had surgery this past Monday.

Day 3 for me as well. No nausea, but sore at the port site and sore neck. I started back on protein shakes yesterday and that's going well. I am making 1/2 serving. Seems just the right amount. Good luck everyone.

Mis73- Great advice! I really enjoy reading your posts, you are very insightful and helpful to us newbies.

I had my surgery yesterday. Today I am more sore than yesterday. The gas pains kicked in! I also had a hiatal hernia repair. My body just aches, but I haven't taken any pain meds. My port site aches. I started back on my protein replacement today. I made 1/2 serving and was able to drink it, I had concern I didn't feel any restriction. Is this normal?

Hi everyone Surgery went well today. I also had a hiatal hernia repair. Surgey at 11 am left hospital at 3 pm. Not in pain, but sore. Much better than I expected. I am walking, sipping water and had 2 suger free Popsicles. Thank you for all the well wishes. This website is great support

That would be me! Surgery tomorrow. Best wishes to everyone.

Bcarter I am so sorry. Can you get your band after healing? What is the plan? I hope you recovery quickly. Don't get discouraged.

Welcome! I am new as well. Surgery is Monday. Wish I did it when I was 30. But never too late to get healthy. Best wishes

Awesome!! This is what I have to look forward too. My surgery is this Monday 25 th. congrats

Congrats. My surgery is Monday. I am learning a lot from this site. There are a lot of us having surgery in the next month. Let's keep in touch.