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Thanks everyone! Glad to know this can be normal..

I noticed everytime I get food stuck I have left shoulder pain. Even after the food passes the pain in my shoulder lingers..does this happen to anyone else? I'm kinda worried its heart related but just don't know. Thanks

I'm 10 days post op and feel the same way..eating regular foods but still feel hungry! Is this normal too?

Mgottberg, Good luck tomorrow! You'll do great! Great job on losing 11 lbs so far!

Today has been much better. Still hurts, but I'm getting around a lot better. As far as the band goes...I still can't believe its in there lol. Almost like a dream. It's finally in!

Finally...I'm guessing that's your port. That's where mine is.

Kelly I'm very shaky too! I'm trying to get all my fluids in...I just figured I was shaky because I haven't ate in a few days. I'm really hoping the port pain goes soon!

Kelly I'm very shaky too! I'm trying to get all my fluids in...I just figured I was shaky because I haven't ate in a few days. I'm really hoping the port pain goes soon!

I'm glad it's going to eventually going away! Thanks for everyone's input:)

So I'm on day 2 of being banded. Yesterday was gas pains from the surgery. Today my port site is hurtin so bad! I guess that's the tissue wrapping/scarring around it? I can't get up from a chair without looking stupid because it hurts so bad lol, I have to turn funny ways to get up! Can't bend over for nothing...Did you guys have port pain and if so how long does it last?

I'm officially a bandster! On our way home. Incisional pain not bad...gas pain is awful:( had a small hernia so he fixed that. I'm tired and want to sleep but this gas pain, I'm more comfortable sitting up or standing. Thank you for all the good thoughts and prayers:)

Thanks everyone for all your support! I can easily talk to dh but its so great to have some experienced feedback:) We are on our way now to the hospital. My alarm didn't go off and its storming...not really how I pictured surgery day to be haha! Nevertheless, I will continue on...this is it folks. In a few short hours I'll finally be taking care of myself..feels good:)

So my surgery is scheduled for 6:30 this morning , April 22nd. It's midnight and I still can't sleep! My brain is on overdrive thinking about how my "new" banded life is going to be. I've waited such a long time to do this. I know 'm ready. I'm ready for the new me Even still I can't help but think what if? What if it doesn't work? I think of all the other countless things I've tried and failed at...I don't want to be a failure again..I want to be happy with mysef, proud of myself..I want my husband to be proud..I want my kids to not point out the Jenny Craig commercials when they come on lol! I'm turning 30 in July and I'm so ready to LIVE!! So here's to a new beginning....

I started my 2 week liquid diet today. Praying it goes by fast! So proud for all of you who are on your way and almost done. Ready for this change!

Oops..good luck today Brooklyn!

April 22!! I'm so excited I was supposed to be banded last year but found out I was pregnant...had a beautiful baby girl in January, and now I'm ready to go !! Good luck to everyone!

April 22!! I'm so excited I was supposed to be banded last year but found out I was pregnant...had a beautiful baby girl in January, and now I'm ready to go !! Good luck to everyone!

So I go in to have my EGD done today and the surgeon comes in and says he can't do my surgery because Im pregnant. Needless to say, it wasn't something we had planned, but I am happy to be having another child I am also a little bummed to be not having surgery next week. I've waited so long to do this for myself. Anybody gone thru this before? Did you have the surgery after the baby was born? What about any losing weight while pregnant, any good (healthy) diet ideas? Thanks

May 27th here too! My dr. has me on a low carb diet until the surgery. Good luck to everyone! I can't wait to begin living!

My first attemp with insurance was denied but I appealed and WON! Surgery date is May 27th :biggrin: I"m really excited but have already started my "last dinner" moments. I'm ready for a lifestyle change and to lose all this weight.

I was denied for surgery due to having my BMI dip below 35 for 2 out of 5 years. My next step is to file a member grievance which I guess is like an appeal. I'm just not sure where to start. I've had my obgyn write me up a letter that I'll send with the appeal I write. I welcome any and all ideas!! Thanks!!

Does Dr. Swain have a website? I googled him and didn't really see one. Does he practice out of the hospital or have his own office??

What are the Biggest Loser workouts? What all do you do?

Okay...so there has to be some really great exercises out there for getting rid of my "spare tire". It's already gone down a bit by losing a little weight and I know it will continue but I want to work on that troublesome spot so the skin doesn't stay loose. Any ideas? I've had two babies, one was a c=section and that's where my roll is, right above my incision of the c section. I know there's the good ol' crunches and sit ups but I'm looking for any other ideas to swap up with. Thanks for any input!:w00t: