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I get it mostly when I'm doing a task that requires me to bend forward. Writing at my desk is one of the huge problems. Once I get it agravated it doesn't stop till I lay down.

THAT IS SO EXCITING! I had a similar experience. Before my band 9-8-08, all my clothes were getting really tight or just flat didn't fit me anymore. A couple months post op I was in my closet and started trying things on. I fit into everything, jeans, shirts, fancy dresses I hadn't worn in 10 years. Now everything either fits or is in a huge basket for Goodwill in the corner. AND I've been shopping. It's all so GREAT!

I really feel for you. It's like knives stabbing you. I have the same pain. I'm only 4 months post op. Narcotics do nothing for mine. The only thing that works is laying on my back. And I stand up as straight as possible. Still anytime I have to bend forward to do anything I get the pain. My Dr. said there is nothing he can do for it. He thinks the band is somehow irritating my diaphragm. He told me if it didn't stop he would do some tests. I'm not having the pain as often now, so I'm holding out for the testing. Good Luck! I'm sorry you're having to deal with this.

Hi Connie I was banded 9-8-08. I too was really worried about all the PB and sliming talk. I have not had either of these things happen to me. PB is productive burp or so I've been told. And sliming is when you get tons of saliva in your mouth. If you chew your food really well with any luck you won't have to deal with either.

I have eaten tortillas a couple of times, I did not have a problem with them at all. I have not had rice or pasta. My nutritionist has me on a pretty strict meal plan. I too am not supposed to eat bread, pasta, potato, rice, tortillas. I am working really hard to make this work, but must admit I have eaten a couple things on the forbidden list. I didn't care for my first fill experience either, but I'm going to have to get another one because I feel too hungry. I'm doing this on mostly will power at this point. Your not being a baby. Just stick with it and make it work for you. GOOD LUCK!

my band date was 9-8-08. i had the same feeling, my first fill was october 24th. i can maybe feel a little more restriction, i was hoping for full. i'm going to schedule my second fill and hope to get more of the full feeling i'm looking for

My guess is you are human. Don't be too hard on yourself. Sounds like you learned from your actions. Speaking of Taco Bell, for Breakfast I had refried Beans with melted cheese and loving it. Good Luck! WE CAN DO THIS!

Hi I am the wife of a police officer and was banded on 9-8, my first step was with my primary care doctor. I asked if my HMO insurance would cover banding, and was shocked that they did. I got a referral to a Bariatric surgeon. That was on June 10th, so things really went pretty fast for me. Also, since then my husband decided he wanted to be banded, his bmi was 39.8. We just got word on Friday that he was APPROVED. I really don't think you will have a problem being approved. Just get the ball rolling! Good Luck!

I was banded 9-8. I started having left shoulder pain a week later. My surgeon said it was gas. It just didn't stop. I finally posted on this site and got some really good responses. My pain has to do with nerves in my diaphram. The only thing that has helped me is if I stand up and sit up straight as a board. I am 3 weeks post op and still dealing with it. GasX did nothing and neither did walking. Good luck!

Hi My surgery was Sept 8. I started having these stabbing pains on top of my left shoulder on Sept 13th, they just won't stop. They start mid morning and last all day. The only thing that helps is laying down. My surgeon said it was gas, but it should have gone away already so he told me to try gas x. It's not working. Has anyone else had this problem? HELP!

Thanks-that's all sounding really good about now.

What are you actually eating on Mushies?

My Dr. said to use Aloa Vera or Vit.E oil. Hope this helps.

Hi- I will be starting Mushies next Wednesday. I have been on protein shakes for 2 weeks after surgery. My question is. What is everyone eating when the diet is Mushies?

I felt the exact same way. It took me about a week before I had energy in the morning. One day I seriously was sitting up at me desk before I knew it my eyes were closed, I just could not keep them open. I stopped Aug 25th. My surgery was Sept.8th. I just got up about an hour ago and feel great without the caffiene. Just hang in there! YOU CAN DO IT!