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Terry-Is that a new picture you have? You look awesome!

Terry, Thanks for your advice. I spoke to Brenda today and hopefully I will get in for a fill tomorrow. I think I just loose the fill, or a good portion of it. I have been excercising, but probably not like I should be. I am getting ready to go back to work (teaching) and I have been really busy with end of summer fun! Thanks for your response...I was getting all worked up. I agree with mommi-hammi, I would love to forget to eat!

Hello fellow Spivak patients. I went in for my second fill last week, and the procedure was fine. At the office they told me that most of my original fill was gone. She filled me up and I was on my way.; My issue is that I for that night I felt restriction and by the next day nothing. I am so bummed. I am gaining back weight that I lost! I made an appointment to see Dr. Spivak next week for a fill...is he the only one that can switch you over to the omnipac? I just think I am losing my fill, and after eating pretty good for the last six weeks, I am craving some junk food, and with no restriction I am sliding down hill fast. Any advice? Anyone going to the support meeting tomorrow? I need it!

Welcome to the lap world. I am one month post op and I will tell you the first week was tough. I had heard how people went back to work after two days, but I really thought I would have needed a full week to 10 days off. I am a teacher, so I didn't need to worry about that. I agree with everything Faith said. Walking really does help with the pain. I thought for sure the pains could not be gas, but after about 5 days I was much better. Also, flapping your arms like wings helped me. It seemed to move some of the shoulder pains. I have never taken anything for constipation, and I don't really notice a problem. Best of luck! You will feel so much better in a week!

jsrico- that is awesome! Terry- What is the spot you are referring to? This may be a dumb question...besides the surgery, Tuesday meetings, and fills, are there other services they offer? Not that the list is not enough.

I had my first fill today. I don't know the gals name, but she did a fine job. First try and no problems. She had short brown hair.

I live out of state from my family and I have not told them. I am going to see them on Saturday, but will not tell them. I have told a few friends of mine and actually I wish I hadn't told some of them. I don't want to talk about my eating/not eating all the time. I have three children ages 8-15 and I told them all what I was doing. They have been very supportive, even more so than my adult friends. My one child is chubby and I did worry about him, but so far I don't see any problems. When my brother came to town (13 days post op) I explained to my kids that I had choosen not to tell my brother and they thought it was strange, but I said it is a private issue for me and they were good. Now that I am recovered it is really a non issue and I don't think the topic will come up when I am visiting next week. I try not to draw attention to what I am eating.

I am going in for my fill on Thursday and am leaving for vacation on Saturday...I hope that isn't a mistake. I really need a fill. This past weekend I have been eating like before the band and I have gained back 3 pounds...how depressing! I am eager for restriction as well!

Thank you for posting the article. Very good information. I can't wait to see which band I was given when I go on Thursday!

Two days of liquids Four weeks of mushies I am thinking I have it easy!

I just had lap band 1 week ago and am feeling really good now. The surgery was no problem...anesthsia was fine. Recovery was 2 days of feeling a bit out of with (pain meds) and moving slow. Next I had 2 days of gas/shoulder pains, 2 days of feeling like I was recovering and now I am doing well. I have lost 11 pounds already! The recovery first couple days is the worst part, not really painful as in bad pain, just uncomfortable. Plan to lay low for a week and she will be fine.

I would like the diet plan also, please. Thanks!

Tachlime- How long did it take for your swelling to go down?

Donna- Congrats! You sound like you are doing so well. I was banded on Friday and today- day 5, I am really feeling pretty good, yeah !

I am a Spivak person also, looks like we are one week apart. Best of luck, you will do great!

I was very worried about being able to do it also. You will be amazed at how this helps. I say this at only 5 days out...but I can see it is habit changing. Best of luck! You will do great!

For mushies I am having: cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, sugar free jello, applesauce. I just have 1/4 cup at a sitting.

I was banded on Friday, and am on mushies as of yesterday. Mushies help a lot with the energy. Very small amounts, but I notice it really helps.

I just had my band placed on Friday, and I am doing fine. I am tired and a bit uncomfortable, but I think it is all normal. I am allowed to eat mushies and liquids and adding the mushies has increased my energy. I pretty much have been in loose pj's and would recommend getting tanks to wear in place of bras. I have been wearing two t-shirts because I didn't get any tanks and a bra is uncomfortable. Best of luck!

I had surgery Friday with Dr. Spivak and today I am on "mushies" and liquids. I think they want to make sure you are eating enough, so you get your energy back.

I was at Dr. Spivak's last night as well, and I am going in tomorrow for the banding! I have the same questions you do, munchkincan. I will let you know how it goes! C.