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I got the band on Aug. 3rd. Started full liquids today. Feel good but a little groggy from the pain meds. I'm excited to get on my merry way. Starting weight: 271 lbs. Dr. Kirkland did the surgery. I'm looking for members in Philadelphia. I have a 5 year old boy starting kindergarten in Sept. I have been heavy all my life w/ the exception of a 10 year reprieve when I stopped eating sugar and flour, weighed and measured everything I ate, and exercising. I re-gained my weight when I got pregnant and haven't been able to loose any. In fact, I have been gaining. Obesity runs in my family and I'm so tired of dieting. I'm excited about the possibility of loosing weight. I've never been skinny and don't expect to be, but If I could be healthier, be able to be more active (I used to be very athletic) and fit into regular size clothing, I will feel better about myself. I've tried everything from OA to Liquid protein since I was 8 years old. I am 43 now. Thanks for reading.

1st day full liquid, I just took my chewable multi, my iron, and my folate. each w/ small sips of my protein drink made in my new, fabulous Magic Bullet. I have a feeling that was a good investment. But anyway, I feel like my vits and minerals are stuck in my back. Or perhaps it's acid reflux, or perhaps ...who knows. What a fun guessing game. Well I think I need to spread-out my pills throughout the day. Live and learn. Great idea about the prune juice. I'll get some but I have very tight sphincters and don't expect to poop for awhile between the angst and bthe pain meds. Are you still on pain meds? How long are people on pain meds? Rhanks in advance for responses. Ellen

I agree w/ you completely. I got the band 8/3/07. Today is my last day of clear, sugar-free and I'm a bit hungry. However, i'm not supposed to start full liquids until tomorrow, so instead of doing it my way, a way which has never worked, I decided I can wait one more day and just follow directions. Ellen

I just received my band on 8/3/07. I'm home and on my last day of clear liquids. I am experiencing pain and still on pain meds. Also, I feel weak from not having any calories and I haven't pooped yet. But overall I feel pretty good. I'm just following directions and am excited about started on phase 2, full liquids. How are you feeling? Are you still in pain? How is full liquids? Have you pooped yet? Ellen