Aphrodite

I just had my first fill today. The Dr. would only put in 3 cc in a 10 cc band. I don't feel any resriction at all. I feel like it is for them just to get more money.

Hi Mary, Has the Realize website helped you in your journey?

Would anyone help a girl out by letting me use their 12 digit surgeon's practice ID#. It wouldn't effect your access to the realize website at all, and I would really appreciate it so much.

Hey Thanks for the idea. I will definately check that out. It won't be for another 4-6 weeks but I will look into it. I was hoping to get on sooner than that because I really think it could help me but I will look into it. I live in Canada but am going to go to a fill center in the U.S. when it comes time. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? Or have you run into the same problem?

Hi everyone, I have a question. I was banded on the 8th in Mexico. I have the realize 10 cc band but because my doctor isn't in the U.S he doesn't have a 12-digit Surgeon's Practice ID. I apparently need this to get into the realize band site. Has anyone run into this problem before?

Does anyone else use gas x strips? Just wondering if they work or not. Also can someone please explain how to put in this ticker counter....I believe I have it wrong...lol

I'm right there with you girls. I was banded on the 8th as well. I have been using gas-x strips for the gas pain. It seems to help a little. I was up alot last night with pain. I also went to the mall today and walked, walked, walked around for about 4 hours. Then I went starbucksfora tea and sat there enjoying life. I think it's best to get out and about. But now i'm tired and ready for a nap...lol.

Hi everyone, I was banded Oct 8th. I am still feeling the gas pain. I am walking around alot but the co2 gas is stuck in my sholders and doesn't seem to want to leave me alone. I know I have to give it more time yet though. I can burp and it is such a releif when I do but does pain a bit also when I do it. When I feel it going to happen I just stop moving and lean forward a bit and then it's fine. Any idea when this co2 pain will go away?

Hi everyone, I am new to this. I was banded 2 days ago and I am in pain as well. Hard to sleep for very long and I'm not a person that likes to sleep on my back but not much choice here. I am trying to walk as much as I can but the gas sucks...can anyone tell me when this gas will go away?