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I have been wondering if that is the awful pain I have been experiencing in my lower abdomen, since my hysterectomy a few years ago (well before I was banded). The pain is recurring but usually happens when I stretch the wrong way. it feels like someone is inside my gut twisting and turning a chunk of flesh...it is awful! The last one knocked me to my knees. Is your pain constant?

Hi!! I was banded on 7/23/12 and was weighing myself daily as well. At my post op appointment my Dr advised me to stop.... easier said than done! He said it would drive me crazy. He doesn't want me super focused on "weight loss" but rather eating right and exercising right now. I am taking his advise and staying off the scale everyday. I now plan to weigh once a week (baby steps..lol). Hopefully I will be as successful post op as I was pre op! Best wishes to you!

56gs of protien (2 shakes), Water, sf Jello, sf popcicles, gatorade (as per Dr after dehydration) and chewable Vitamins. I can not stress enough, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!! I am on stage 2 now and have introduced yougurt, thin grits and thin mashed potatoes.... but am still being very careful about hydration! These stages will be behind us before we know it Best of luck to you!!

My brother in law posed the same question to me... if you have lost so much "pre surgery" why go through with it? Just as someone stated previously, this is a lifestyle change. The band is a tool that we will use to aid in our healthier eating choices. Negativity get's under my skin in the worst way but do your best to ignore and stop explaining. This is your choice, your body, your life! Best of luck to you!

Hi! I am 6 days post op and my glue is peeling like crazy as well! I see my Dr. Tuesday and planned to address it then. I have been trying to resist the urge to peel away...but... . I would think at 10 days out you should be good but I would definitely check with your Dr's office to be certain. Good luck to you!

Hi! I was banded Mon 7/23 and have the same feeling. Did you by chance have a hernia repaired? I did and believe that swelling has caused that feeling. I also have a horrible feeling of gas in my upper chest and shoulder.None-the-less I keep sipping away to get it all in. Best of luck to you!!