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Lexy I am feeling the same way.. It is like I will have to learn all over again how to sip and eat small bites. I feel exactly the same as before the surgery .. I did notice though I do fill up with less. Two more weeks and hopefully we will be back on track. My scale has stopped moving too ... Hang in there and I will too .. Oh and I do have a lot of burping going on .. Take care and keep posting .

Hi ethasngramma I am in Chandler too .. Nice to know there are so many of us in AZ ... Have my first fill the 2nd of July and I think I am in need of it ..I am going on will power now..

God Speed. Can't wait to see your next post !!!!!!

Please be careful and only lift when you have to .. My Dr said no lifting over 20 lbs for 8 weeks. Each Dr is different but do exactly what your Dr says ..You don't want to undo any fancy stitching ...

Prayers are totally going your way and make sure to tell us how you are doing ..I am so happy for you ..I too am TriCare and it is wonderful they let us have this wonderful tool.

Great news and July 23rd will be here and gone before you know it .. and we have dancers in our group how cool is that.. I will have to say I knew you when ... A question when you started Curves again did you do all the machines. I do Curves and don't know if I can do the one for the side muscles ...The one that you rock from side to side.. So afraid of my port.

I too have been nervous about my first fill .. It will be the 2nd of July ..This has eased my mind so much . Thank-you all for all the updates and info ..

Walk Walk Walk and get some GasX and a heating pad ..It will get better You are still coming out of the surgery .

My Dr said to wait for 8 weeks. Every Dr is different ..Probably best to call and check it out with your Dr.

I have been wondering the same thing .. I get my first fill on the 2nd of July and a wee bit nervous about it.. I can't find my port either ..

God speed and we will be praying for you .. Take care

I just got banded last month and I too am Tricare prime.. Tricare now approves the band and I too think it so much safer than the GBP .. Your PC Dr has to refer you and then Tricare will tell you the surgeons that take tricare .. I am married to a retired Army and son is in Navy stationed in Jacksonville Florida .. God speed in your journey .It really went fast for me .

You will so be in my prayers ...Take it one day at a time .. I too had a lumpectomy but no chemo or radiation ... Please keep me posted ...

That was the first thing I had ready for me when I got home ..My prescription was filled and ready.. I took it for three days then started tapering off .. Why hurt and suffer when you don't have to .. You will totally know if you need to take the meds or not... For me I was so glad to have them .

Her body is going through a lot of changes right now and there is that thing of the three day blues. Keep making her sip sip sip and having your for support is the best medicine out there .. She will feel better in a few days but like the other posters I would check with the Dr too .. Keep us updated and prayers are going out for her .

Hi sunshine , I was banded on the 19th of May and feeling the same way you are. I could eat everything if I let myself .. I keep thinking though I won't hurt this new tool I have for the world.. I think a lot of mine is head hunger and just getting used to not having food as my best friend anymore . I used to live in Weaver not far from you . Hope you do great after your first fill . I have my first fill the 2nd of July .. A wee bit nervous about it but also looking forward to it .. LIke graduation we get to go to the next step ... Take care and keep posting .

I wondered about the same thing and thought how can you survive on 1/2 cup of food.. Well I am and still cooking and doing my thing and tasting the food I am cooking for my family ..I am still new at this but it will get easier and easier .. My Dr won't let us have anything over 1/2 cup but 1 cup seems perfect. When you aren't hungry it really helps .Not to worry if I can do it anyone can .

Keyleighs mom please tell your Dr. about the pressure in your chest before the surgery.. Don't risk anything without knowing you are fine . The surgery is very low risk and the outcome is awesome .. Keep us posted and I will be thinking of you both .

Hi Shonda and congratulations on your new lap band ..Maybe now though you are feeling a little rough but that will pass.. Helpful hints : Do exactly as your Dr directs with your diet. Walk as much as you can .. sip sip sip your fluids ..Get some Gas x strips to help with the gas pains. Take your pain meds on a regular schedule and rest. Think of all the new things that are about to happen in your new adventure .. You are going to feel so much better in a few days . I promise ..

Yes I was banded on the 19th of May and I too feel bloated and my stomach sings to me a lot .. How was the first fill ?? My first one is the 2nd of July .. Congratulations on your weight lose so far . Awesome..

This too has made my day and I love hearing these journies.. Thank-you so much for taking the time to post your accomplishments . It just makes me get excited again ...

ROFL about do these pants make my liver look fat.. I love it ...

You are going to be fine.. You will be surprised how quickly you will adjust .It is a big huge change but he will be coming home for school breaks and summer etc.. Take it slow and then get to know your husband again .. Give it time and trust me you will adjust beautifully .

HI there 19teeners.. Everything everyone has discussed I feel the same way..It is pure will power now and not the band.. I am so afraid though of stretching it or flipping I do exactly what they have told me to do .. Eating chicken and tuna and mashed potatoes and cottage cheese .. I am not that hungry but would love to dive into some spaghetti but too afraid.. I get my first fill the 2nd of July and a wee bit nervous .. Anyone else nervous..?? Or am I just a scaredy cat.. I need the fill but I don't want to be too tight.. Man I am getting finicky I think ..I am thrilled to have the band and can't wait to get to some serious weight loss . I have lost 19 and am holding at that for about 2 weeks now.. You all take care and I love knowing we all got our bands the same day .How cool is that.

This is my comfort place too. I love the site and I have learned so much and it has prepared me ... Congratulations and it will be here before you know it ...