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Hi i am 14 day post up. I experience the same concern u have. At my 7 day post off, I was in more pain this day then i was the day i had surgery. My Dr. Told me it wàs normal and everyone heal at different pace. I can tell u now I feel no pain, not even gas pain. Heating pad helped me a lot. I also did a little more walking that helped.
I wish you all the best...I know you will do exceedingly ànd above all that u can ask 4 for
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chances are pretty good that you will put some of it back on. best advice I can give you, is don't get on the scale for a while. focus on healing, learning how to navigate with the band, and generally stay away from anything that might sabotage your commitment. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

April 20th was my one month surgiversary . Had my month one post op with the surgeon on the 23rd ..I'm down 26lbs ..10lbs of fat BMI went from 43 to 39
I've been eating all Protein ..only carb intake has been from fruit and vegetables and practically drowning myself in Water which is helping tremendously with the "bathroom visits " ☺️ .
My surgeon checked my band and said that it looked perfect so no fill was needed ..said I was doing great and cleared me to start working out ...????????
I'm extremely happy with my progress..I'm down a size in shirts and pants ....it's still a little weird adjusting to my pants being too big and being able to wear clothes that I still have tags on in my closet but I'm getting used to it little by little
I think my biggest struggle will be my head catching up to my body changes .????????????????????

Hi there, the links below in my signature really helped me in the early days; maybe they will help you, too. Meanwhile, here's to Friday! I needed six fills and the time in-between each to address behavior modification. We are all different. Tell your doctor everything -- you are a team. Don't beat yourself up; know that you just keep at it and you will be astounded. Get some walking in if you can, a little further each time. Again, you'll be amazed. And thirty down is great -- you're going to do beautifully provided you just keeping showing up for yourself. I benefitted from some therapy to help identify and break down triggers and just to go through the process with me. It sounds like you could use a place to talk with some one. Like you, I didn't tell people about my surgery. Maybe you need some one to do that with. And of course you have us here. Keep us posted!

Give it time. It took several months (and fills) for it to kick in for me. You may not have any Fluid in your band yet. Some don't.
Two days ago was a year. I'm down 97 (really want 3 more!!).
Be patient and good luck! You're starting your new life!

I'm the same way with my liquids and I'm 6 days post op but I stop when I feel a burp coming on....Good luck

The Fluid phase can almost trick you into thinking that this thing may not have worked because fluids really have no restriction. Trust that it has, because believe me you will soon find out all about it. Good luck with the journey...

Hi there, so happy for you -- you are on your way!

Thank you all for the support. I plan on seeing this all the way thru. With the great advice given, im no longer panicking. When you tried every program on the market, you think this will fail as well.

Thank you so much for the envouragement and congrats to you for your accomplishment. Im looking forward hearing about the 3 more you will lose.

When I drink, I feel fine. Dont feel different. I believe I can gulp if I choose. I dont feel full when drinking, I just stop because I know its more than 2 to 4oz. Could this mean the surgery was not a success? I appreciate any feedback that is given.