familygirl

I didn't have one either.

I have had horrible problems with stomach acid... mine has not caused any reflux, but all stomach ache... to the point that it effects me working (hair-stylist)... I was also put on Nexium, and am still taking it... it has gotten better, but if i drink coffee i'm in pain for 2 days... awful!!!!!!!!! I really hope that you feel better soon!

Agreed. That does NOT sound normal. Please let us know how your feeling!

Mine did the same. :0) I had my sister cut off the ends.

Oops. Meds*. Lol. Gotta love auto-correct.

That stinks. But yes. I had exactly that. Try a heating pad for comfort. Do you have pain mess?

I would have said Ketosis. It doesn't matter the amount of calories per day, it's WHAT foods you are consuming. Do u have Keto-sticks to test your urine?

Vancouver/Victoria and was banded July 6th.

I was out of pocket as well, 12 days before my birthday. What a great gift we've given our selves. So exciting to step on that scale! Keep us updated!!!

Coffee hasn't agreed with me since surgery. Booooooo. Lol. I really miss it. I would say that if you are within your calorie range you'll be fine. However, I would make certain to try and get in some additional water throughout the day, just due to coffee being a diuretic, and leaving u a bit dehydrated. We all need to find balance between depravation and indulgence. :0) Hope this helps, just a little food for thought.

i'm not sure if that made sense, lol... i WOULD describe the pain as bad, unusual or very uncomfortable.

I wouldn't describe it as horrible... bad or "unusual". I know for sure that if i even eat 1.5 cups of food (which is almost double what is suggested( i'm very very uncomfortable. I've just been trying to listen to my body to figure out what's actually happening. I'm a hairstylist and i know that it has impacted my work... i now have an assistant, and i'm not sure how i ever lived without her, lol.

I have very much the same thing... i'm almost certain that i don't have a slip... Let me ask you this... do you consume more that 3/4 to 1 cup when you eat? I found that if i was eating more that what was required even by a very small amount that i would get this sensation... just a suggestion. Keep me updated!

July 6th. I'm in Canada. (Vancouver), so it was self pay. I'm down 23lbs. :0) Where r u?

I feel the same. Totally greatful for the plication. Just curious, what was the additional amount charged?

Have always had back pain. But since the surgery (I'm almost 5 weeks post op) I have random uncomfortable back pain... mid and lower. I'm a hairdresser and it's affecting my ability to work. I wondered if it had anything to do with not wanting to use my stomach muscles for 3-4 weeks? Anybody have feedback?

i was banded July 6th, and i still have gas... not the kind from the laprascopic surgery, but from eating in my tummy and intestines... is this normal???

Does dairy do that?

I was banded 3.5 weeks ago. I've got the worst case of tummy ache/gut rot... I really don't know how else to explain. I've only had 1/2 cup tea with milk, cottage cheese and a protein shake blended with fresh blueberries. It's not my "stomach" or a "stuck" feeling. Anybody else get this?

No. Unfortunately. Lol. Let's just say I eat a "bit" of cheese daily. I think it all just depends on the person. I had a very yucky moment today with some potato. :0(

I was under the same impression about Advil and erosion. But I'm approx 4 weeks out as well, and I've used Advil. If there is no restriction then your ok, but if there is and the Advil sits in that small little pouch and only moves slowly, then erosion could occur. Hope u feel better soon!!!

I hope so, because mine feels the same. :0)

I'm a hairstylist. Self employed. I went back to work 6 days later

Hi. I have the band with plication. I had it done 3 weeks ago, July 6 to be exact. It's working for me. No hunger so far. :0)

Great!!!! Really happy to hear that your doing so well!!!!!