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I was banded on June 24. I have not had a full yet but I seem to be able to eat what seems to be about the same prior to banding. Is this normal? I can't get my first fill til aug 8. I am trying to control it. I have lost some weight since being banded not much though. Does the weight seem to come off more once you get a fill?

You can also get the isopure at vitamin shoppe

Thank you everyone. I will try the extra pillows. Good luck to you all as well

Was wondering as anyone been sleeping on their side? I am post op day 5 and have tried but the last two nights I have had to get up and sleep on the couch with a heating pad because of back pain

Try the isopure protein drinks already made. They taste like Gatorade. They are really good

Thank you everyone. I am looking forward to week 3 when I can add the yogurt and pudding. I don't like broth, I know weirdo, but the jello and pops are helping. Thank god for this forum ???Š

Thank you I will try that. Now do you drink water along with the isopure or stick to one at a time

I am day 5 post op on the full liquid diet. I feel very hungry. Any suggestions to help kill the hunger? I have protein shake made with almond milk in the morning then throughout the day I drink my isopure protein drink and some water.

I also got banded on Monday. I seem to still have gas that does not want to escape. And when I try to burp I get a heavy uncomfortable sensation in my chest where the band is. Today I went for a walk outside with my daughter and my calf felt crampy and when I got home I felt nauseous

I had my surgery on Monday and I am still very sore and am still having problems with gas. It is not coming out causing pain at my stomach where the band is. Also wondering is it normal for where the port went in to be a little swollen

Thank you!

I need some suggestions on how to ease gas pains? I have taken gas-x. Also not to offend anyone, when is the first time you had a bowel movement

Good luck to everyone tomorrow. Miss Mo you will do great!! I was so nervous heading to the hospital and while waiting to go in. After wards I was so happy. I was sore. Definitely have them give you 2 ice packs and them put a blanket or pillow over them to provide some pressure. That truly helped out enormously

Eating my first Popsicle!!! Going good

Surgery went well. Pain is very tolerable. Drinking water well. The last pain med I had was around 2:30. So happy to have gotten it done. Looking forward to a healthy future and looking healthy as well

I am freaking out!!!! I am so nervous but excited about the benefits from the surgery. I want to say good luck to everyone who will be getting banded

My surgery is tomorrow and I had no pre op diet. Good luck to you guys!

Good luck to you LMB

So tomorrow is the big day. I go to the other side and join the world of Bandsters ???ƒ. I am getting so nervous. I don't know what to expect. Being a part of this forum has helped greatly. Thank you!!

Stace2676 I am in the same boat as you. I get banded on Monday! I am starting to freak out!! I am so worried and I want to be successful. I didn't have to have a pre op diet. I wish all the future banders success!!

Congrats on your band. Glad you are doing well. I am getting so nervous. I get banded on Monday the 24th. I am like you, I didn't have to do a pre op diet. I am sure by tomorrow I will be freaking out.

Good luck!!!

I was wondering did anyone take pictures before they were banded

Congrats and your post is reassuring. I get banded on the 24th. Today I bought my Popsicles and drink mix. Getting nervous and excited. Thank goodness I have to work the weekend to keep me sane