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I was banded 3/25/13 by week four you won't feel your band at all. Right now slow your activity down your still healing on the inside.

Can someone give me info on a first fill? How many cc's? What should I expect? Does it hurt?

there's a book called living with the LapBand.. It gives great detail from pre-diet, pre-op to post-OP. Pretty much explains what happens day of surgery. I was banded on monday and already out and about shopping today. The gas was the worst part. Get some prune juice. Good luck

Drink prune juice. It helped. By tomorrow you should feel less pain and relief from gas. Stay positive! This is only one week of pain and a bright future ahead. We are here for you. You can try to juice veggies as well.

I used that miralax around noon time, still no action. someone suggested a warm shower, tried that and still nothing. I walked around the block that helped with some gas. Keep me posted on your status, good luck

I was banded on Monday and the gas is the worst part. I have constipation as well. Makes for a very uncomfortable situation. Nothing helps. I've tried laxative and prune juice.

Remove yourself from temptation when food is around. Drink lots of water. Good luck and remember dedication=success!

Take an iron pill to help your energy.

Hi Christina, how are you doing? I get banded on Monday so excited. I'm very hungry today. Feel like i'm lacking iron.

How are you doing?

No I don't use MFP, I don't even workout. I don't have the time between work full time and school full time. It's been a long journey to surgery date. Lots of ups and down getting rejected from the insurance was big

What's mfp?? I'm not nervous at all. I had an endoscopy done back in August so I know what to expect. I feel good down 16lbs. I have alot to do before surgery day to keep me occupied and thinking about it.

You might have to stay on the cpap for one year. I had 2 over night stays for the sleep study one month apart. Wasn't too bad. Good Luck with your surgery! 5 days until I get banded

You having a reaction to the protein powder, milk, or whey that's causing you to cramp. You can do this. My struggle was a love hate relationship with food right now. I'm moody and realized I wasn't getting enough protein. 5 days to go until I get my band. The first 3 days are the worst and your past that stage. Good Luck!