Lacoats69

Ok, I so know what you are talking about. I had the pain too and had a horrible time sleeping due to not being able to even remotely sleep near that side...I had planned on taking a week off of work, however, it ended up being 2 weeks and I will still sore. I carry most all of my weight around my middle. Maybe that makes it harder to get the band in, thicker skin, which in return creates more pain.

I had my surgery June 26, 2007 and just had my first fill ysterday August 14th. I didn't eat all day and most of today. I finally had a rye cracker with hummus, it went down well and I am feeling good. I too want to know if I am going to feel this full sensation. I am down 33 lbs in 7 weeks but I was commited to eating about 7-800 calories a day. I do notice I've not been able to drink all of my protein shake. I can't wait to have some refried beans, I live on them. Before my fill I could easily eat a 1/2 cup of beans and a whole chicken breast. I pray I won't be able to eat that much for some time yet. My Dr. put 3 or 4 cc's in me and my band holds 12.