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I've noticed not a lot have comment in this group in a while but just thought I'd see if anyone would reply. I'm 21 and was banded on June 2. So far I've done really well except for the terrible gas pain in my left shoulder.
Just looking to talk to other banders around my age for support. I haven't told a lot of people that I had it so it's hard not having a lot of people to talk to. Any advice or suggestions from those that have been banded?
I'm still on liquids and get to move to mushy foods next week WOOHOO!! I also have my follow-up appointment next week that I'm excited for.
Thanks to anybody that replies

Yeah. That would work too!

Love my Fitbit! I've had one for 3 years but really have used it most the past 7 mon.
I have mine linked to MFP but don't usually eat my "extra" calories since I'm trying to loose! It really motivates me to take the steps more, walk more etc. it's also fun...my dgt and I do challenges with each and it's fun competition that pushes us

I got a FitBt for Christmas, I love it ! It makes me aware of how much I really do move on an average day, if im really busy I can easily do 10, 000 steps by early afternoon, then come home and do more with yardwork. I dont keep track of my eating, I just try to eat healthy most of the time and try to get my Water in ( hard for me ). Love my Fitbit !

I was banded on June 2nd and so far I've lost 21 lbs and I can already see a huge improvement in my confidence and I'm ready to start dating again. Before I had surgery I was very insecure and wanted to date but figured most guys wouldn't want to date me. It would be nice to have someone to talk to who has also had WLS because that gives us something to connect with. Any advice on dating after WLS or any guys that are single who are looking for the same thing please reply

Let me know how your surgery goes!!

Hey! How are you doing? I'm going to get banded In a couple of weeks and I'm petrified lol
Stay focused this is the beginning of a long but rewarding journey

I was banded June 2 so I know exactly how both of you are feeling as I was recently there. It took almost a week for the gas pains in my shoulders go away and that was the worst part for me. It was extremely uncomfortable to lay down or do anything really. Also try to walk as much as possible, even if it does hurt it is the best thing you can do! I promise things get better. Tuesday will be 2 weeks for me and I feel great!

I was banded June 2 so I know exactly how both of you are feeling as I was recently there. It took almost a week for the gas pains in my shoulders go away and that was the worst part for me. It was extremely uncomfortable to lay down or do anything really. Also try to walk as much as possible, even if it does hurt it is the best thing you can do! I promise things get better. Tuesday will be 2 weeks for me and I feel great!

I was banded June 2 so I know exactly how both of you are feeling as I was recently there. It took almost a week for the gas pains in my shoulders go away and that was the worst part for me. It was extremely uncomfortable to lay down or do anything really. Also try to walk as much as possible, even if it does hurt it is the best thing you can do! I promise things get better. Tuesday will be 2 weeks for me and I feel great!