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Missy what symptoms did you have for them to rule it was your gallbladder?BTW your recent pic of your and your daughter is such an accomplishment. Be proud... you look awesome. The weight has been coming off slow and I still feel very overweight (have another 40 to go) I am so looking forward to when I can feel thinner.

I have been very luck at my local Goodwill.. I have found $200.00 jeans for only $4.50... it is a perfect place for me while I am losing weight and going down in sizes.

Hello everyone... Yesterday I went in for my 4th fill... I believe I have 6.7cc's in 10cc band. I started doing strenuous walking over a month ago... I have developed a small discomfort under my right breast area. The Dr. told me yesterday he thinks it is my gallbladder... this makes me very nervous. Has anyone encountered gallbladder issues? If so, what did you do about it?

would love to know what you ate to lose so much weight! you look fantastic! an Inspiration! My weight loss has been slow... I hope I can look as good as you one day.

I was also banded May 6th but have only lost 23 lbs. I can't belive how much weight you have lost... I thought I would have lost a whole lot more by now...can you please tell me what your daily diet consists of? I started at 218 and I am now 196. Any advice would help...PS I have 6.2ccs in a 10cc band.

So you have not lost any weight with the band? I was banded on Mya 6th and have lost about 22lbs. It is been a slow process for me. I have had 2 fills. I have 5.5cc in a 10cc band. I go for another fill on Aug 9th. I will tell you that I am watching what I eat... no sugar and no carbs. PROTEIN 1st! It isn't easy... and I do feel like I am on a diet BUT I do not get hungry and I do not want any bad foods, (Mcdonalds etc...) to go into me. So I am eating a lot healthier now. I would not say it has been easy but it hasn't been all that difficult either. Having no or very little hungry has helped alot. Good luck to you...remember the band is just the tool WE have to make the right foods choices...the band will never do that for us.

I was banded on May 6th. I have had two fills a total of 5.5 in a 10cc band. I have only lost 20lbs. I did not have to do a pre op diet. I am however wondering why I have not lost more. After the second fill, I tried to eat rice and got stuck so bad. The pain was unbearable and then I thrwe up and felt fine. It scared me so I chew very well now. (I have not tried rice since) I see in my clothes they are fitting me better or are loose. I am thankful that I have not gained weight... so like you all say slow and steady wins the race... I cannot wait to get to the finish line!!!!!!!

WOW... I was banded on May 6th too. I have only lost 20lbs.... What are you eating? I barely eat but do try to get protein in first, either egg whites, shakes or fish... I have had two fills... everyoje around me (family and friends) keep asking why is it going slow for me? I know that I am doing everything right. I started at 218 and now weigh 198 I am 5'4 female age 50 could that make a difference?

Try a Gladiator shake from Smoothie King 45 grams of protein, no sugar and no carbs.. it is DELICIOUS!!!!!!!

Okay so I had my first "stuck" episode last night. Scared me so bad... But I did a full flown vomiting episode 30 seconds after. I threw up violently. I thought after a stuck episode it just comes back up. Last night scared me and this morning I am sore from throwing up. Yesterday I received my 2nd fill I have 5.5cc in a 10cc band. I was on full liquids yesterday and did a very stupid thing and attempted to eat a half a spoon of rice... I will NEVER do that again. Now I am afraid to eat food... I will take it easy toay with liquids and then I will progress to mushy food... wow this band has alot in store for me... the good news.. down 19 lbs.

sounds delicious where do you find the shells in the grocery store? Frozen or refrigerated?

I was very bloated for three weeks after my surgery... all I can say is all your symptoms will go away... patience... things do get better... try Gax x too that helped with the gas for me...

When she starts to notice that you are losing weight and looking and feeling better...she will get it. Just wait... keep telling her and anyone else that you did it for YOU. It is not the easy way out... we want to eat all the bad foods and cant... if you ask me... having the band is a mind game... you have to tell yourself that you are worth losing weight and you deserve the band to help you do it. My daughter has been so negative, but now that she sees me lose weight and feel better about myself she is happy for me.

Kinda weird feeling I am having... it's like a discomfort that I cannot explain. I know the port is there and is aches at times. Last night Had to take some of my lortab from surgery just to calm it down... is this temporary?

it gets better... all of these first few days will be a blur soon. I was banded on 5/6 and had a serious complication from the surgery and was readmitted for three days after the surgery. I am happy to say that I feel sooo much better and I am loving the weight coming off. I put on a pair of jeans today that I have not worn in over a year and boy does it make the bad memories go away!!! hang in there....