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What you're feeling is perfectly NORMAL! And it WILL go away. In just a week or so you will be feeling like this was one of the best decisions of your life. I was banded Aug. 9th and when I woke up the next morning(and for a couple of weeks) I was in complete panic and disbelief of what I had just done. But when your soreness goes away and you start eating food again, you will forget that you have this in you and your addiction to food will start to lose its hold on you. You will not be consumed with food and you will start to lose weight. Trust me, just try to get through this next week, and this will look entirely different! God bless!

I was banded Aug. 9 and got my first fill 4 weeks later. This gave me very little restriction. A week later, I got another fill. I feel like I might be a little too tight but I'm sticking with it(I'm losing 4 lbs per week). I'm scheduled to go in for another fill this Tues. but I think that I'm going to cancel it.

Hi! I was banded in Everett on Aug. 9th. and just had my first fill and now am at 5 cc's and don't feel much restriction. I'm starting to feel like this isn't going to work. I started at 223lbs and have lost 10 lbs but haven't lost anything ina couple of weeks. How did your weight loss go? How fast did you lose?

Have you had your first fill? How much have you lost since your surgery?

Hi! I was banded on Aug. 12. I go in for my first fill on Tuesday. Have you had your first fill? What was it like. For the first 2 weeks after surgery, I could barely eat anything and I lost 10 lbs. But the last 2 weeks, I havent lost any weight and feel barely any restriction. I'm looking forward to my fill!

Why did you have to get an unfill?

I didnt have a preop diet. Just to maintain my weight.

Thanks! Did they numb you up before they put the needle in to fill you? I'm a little bit nervous about the fill.

I am new to this whole thing, so can someone answer a stupis question? What does it mean to PB?

I had surgery on Aug. 12. I've lost 10 lbs and for some reason I feel like I should be losing more. I'm starting to feel discouraged. I have 75lbs to lose and I know that is in the first few months that you see the most rapid weight loss. Am I freaking out over nothing? I've seen other people's postings that say theyve lost 26 lbs by now! Another thing, anyone tell me an easy way to add a weight loss ticker to my profile?

I, too, was banded on the 12th. The first time I tried soft foods, I felt nauseas after about a tablespoon of soft cooked salmon. I didn't try to eat again for a couple of days. But then the next time, I was fine. I think after I ate I got a lot of gas in my stomache. Try Gas X. How much have you lost so far? How much are you hoping to lose? As far as eating goes, don't be afraid, start with something like pudding or oatmeal and take only a few bites till the next day. See how you feel. When are you scheduled for your first adjustment? I'm kinda nervous about that. Does that sound silly? After everything I've already been through. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!

how long does it take to feel comfortable again?

I was banded a week ago today and I wonder if I made the right decision! I am not comfortable, can't eat anything and any hungry constantly! Did I just make a huge huge mistake? Will it get better? Will there ever be a time when I actually forget that there is this device in me. I dicided to do this so that my obbsession with food would not control my thoughts and life and now I am so hungry that food is all I think about. Help!

I had surgery a week ago and my doc said that today i could start on soft foods. I tries a couple bites of runny oatmeal and I feel sick but still really hungry. Is this normal? Will this go away?

I'm going to try it! I've got 75 lbs. to lose and I'm very motivated. I am open to the option of getting filled, though. We'll see...