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Susan, I am experiencing severe hunger pain and feeling derpived as well. I tried boost, which was tolerable (but one small 237 ml bottle has 667 calories). I also had soup, Water, and popsicle. Each time I had something, the hunger pain went away but only for a short time. I tried ignoring the pain 50% of the time and responding to it the other 50% of the time. In the past 3 days, I have not lost any weight. As a whole, I feel that I am recovering very well but like you and others, I am adjusting to the new diet, hunger pain, concerns about what woukld be, and so on.

Here is a 2005 summary of studies & results on bariatric surgery from the Government of Ontario. It is a good literature review, has lots of useful data/info and certainly worth reading. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/mas/tech/reviews/pdf/rev_baria_010105.pdf

How about Sunday, May 27th? Leslielee, Becca, CanMacDaddy, Andrew, Tagger (did I miss anyone)?

I have the same problem and I certainly did not have any protein drink until yesterday. I'll see if it changes in a few days. Thanks for the tip, Tres Chic.

Yoda, I am not sure when you post your picture here but I was on the phone with Leslielee yesterday and she mentioned how good you look and how cute the two of you look with your yoda heads on. I just want to say that I totally agree. Your body transformation is amazing. You look great. With your outfit, it looks like you are ready to go line dancing. Do you find yourself doing many more fun activities now that you have lost so much of the weight? I love ballroom dancing and that will be the first activity that I will return to in the Fall. Leslielee and I plan to put our pictures up in the future. If it is o.k. with you, we are going to be copycats and replace our heads as well.

Hi Susan, Thank you for your concern. I am doing much better now. I took your advice and stuck to using the straw. That really helped. Since yesterday, I have been able to drink more. In general, I still get full (and hungry) very fast. My burping does not hurt as much now. I am so excited to be progressing through these stages. I am on full Fluid today. How are you doing with your full fluid?

Hi Leslielee, Thank you. I am feeling less dizzy and less nauseous today but I still feel quite weak. I suspect it is due to dehydration as I am having trouble taking in enough fluids. Last night I got woken up by hunger pain so I went o have some fluids. Then I felt tightness instead (and I had little Fluid, not much at all). In short, I am bouncing back and forth between hunger pain and the sensation of overfull tightness. I will call TLBC today to find out what my problem may be.

Hi Susan, I am feeling quite a bit of dizziness as well. I also feel nausea but not enough to vomit. In addition, I feel weak. For you or any of those that have been banded before me, is it normal to: 1. feel pain on your chest when you burp? 2. feel tightness (like over full) only after having a few sips of liquid? I can barely drink anything. When I do drink, I feel pain only after a few sips. When I don't drink I feel very dehydrated. What can I do?

Thank you, Andrew. I will submit that right away.

Andrew, I got an itemized receipt but it only lists the following items. Is it enough to apply for AHC subsidy? Gastric band $4500 Clinic Fee $4340 Surgery Fee $3660 Post-operative Fee $2500 Anesthesia Fee $1000

Hi All, Thank you for the well wishes. I am back in Edmonton. Everything went well. Some discomfort right after surgery but nothing unmanageable. The pain is minor but the more annoying thing is combination of dizziness, slight nausea, and weakness. I have some gas pain but again it was minor. Like Jurema and Robgblin, I got the midband. To answer Robgoglin's question regarding the difference in bands, Dr. Yau said that one band is larger than the other (presumably between midband and the swedishband) and depending on the size and shape of stomach, he'll decide which to use. He said that he does not want to use a band that is too large/loose nor too small/tight for your stomach. He said the chosen band should be somewhere in the middle, not too large/loose and not too small/tight. For those that have been banded before me, is it normal to: 1. feel pain on your chest when you burp? 2. feel tightness (like over full) only after having a few sips of liquid?

Less than a day to go. I'm still nervous but am thinking positive and hopeful for a better weight/health-management future. I wish to thank everyone for sharing their experiences, words of wisdom, and kind support. I truly appreciate it. My husband and I will be flying off to Toronto this afternoon so I may not be able to access the internet until Sunday when I get back. To all the May 4th banders, all the very best to you. To my TLBC buddies, Jannet, Robgoblin, and Mr. Yoda, hopefully, I get a chance to say hi to at least one of you.

Hope all went well, Susan. Welcome to the banded side. Would love to hear your experience