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Woohoo! Congratulations and good luck!

It takes 4-6 wks to fully heal, so having different pains isn't abnormal. It really shouldn't be a pain, but more discomfort. Anything that freaks you out, you should call your Drs office. They are paid to see you through this, so don't feel you're bothering them. Did you have hernia repair too?

My Dr told me that there wasn't anything exercise wise, that would hurt the band or port after the six weeks post op.

Happy Banniversary! Keep up the good work.

I'm sure you are. I didn't realize you had so much done at one time. I hope and pray the Dr can get to the bottom of this and you're soon on the way to recovery. So sorry for your discomfort! Keep us posted. We can all learn from this.

I can't speak about the pre op b/c I didn't have to do it. I had been dieting before hand and lost enough not to need it. What I want to say is, post op is probably going to be a little rough too, after the swelling goes down. You have to make up your mind right now about how bad you want this. Its not about willpower, its about wantpower. I looked at it as if I was going into a major surgery, risking everything to get this done, I was not going to blow it and I would just have to sit there and starve, if thats what it took. I figured, anyone can stick to their diet for a few months. Heck, I had enough fat, I could go for months with no food before I starved to death.lol Its tough at first, but you will not die from lack of food. I believe in you, now its time for you to believe in you. My thoughts and prayers for your success.

Congratulations! And very good advice

No fill at surgery. Post op 6wks before first fill. The folks here are speaking the truth, an arm would be doable. Took 3 fills, 4wks apart to get any restriction and still have to watch it sometimes or I could start a bad habit. Follow Drs orders, it does work.

Does sound like you over ate. Your new full feeling isn't like the old thanksgiving stuff you're used to. Hope everything clears up soon.

my shakes are mixed with Water, add ice cube, put it threw Magic Bullet mixer and its like a milk shake. I hate milk, so no prob for me.

Did Dr give you a fill at surgery? Sorry you are going through this and glad you called the dr first.

I totally agree with everything aj said. We've all been there, done that. Relax

Maybe you're replacing fat with muscle, staying the same weight. Do you measure? I definitely can say that I am not taking off weight as fast as I first was. I have gone weeks without losing and then a lb or two will come off. Sticking with the plan and counting on the math.lol Hang in there!

May The Good Lord bless you with good health and a successful surgery. Keep us posted

Love your attitude! My thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and great success.

I am truly sorry you are going through this, when you could use her support. Who knows what her problem is, if she can't communicate it to you. So sad! Like the old saying goes " if you love something, let it go. If it doesn't return, it never was" continue on your journey and give her time, if she doesn't reach out to you, she wasn't a true blue, honest to goodness friend. I hope she comes to her senses.

Congratulations! The first 48hrs is the toughest, after that its a piece of diet cake. Hang in there and walk,walk,walk

That's what I liked about it too. A real Dr, telling it like it is and showing what it looks like. Reality TV Commercial,lol

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers with you. Please keep us posted.

Watched it on ABC WFTS CH11 during Ellen DeGeneres @ 4pm I live in SW Florida, blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. Ok, that was just bragging. Think I'll go to the beach now.

Glad you called

Your profile says your surgery was April 10,2013 and today is only the 9th of April. When were you banded???

I did see it, while talking with my banded buddies here. Loved it! Happy that others will learn more about it and understand how it works.

I just checked your profile and you were just banded April 10, so yes for awhile you are going to be weak and tired, not unusual. Follow your Drs orders, make sure you're sipping enough water and rest when you get weak. If you are not cleared for protein shakes, call your surgeon and talk with them.

Fage 0% Fat free plain greek yogurt. I mix it with everything.