Judy37167

My understanding is that as you lose weight the fat around your stomach decreases, making it smaller. The band will loosen up as the stomach gets smaller, thus the need for restrictions.

I was banded on Oct 29th and still feel soreness around the port, but, I can tell it's getting better. Still swollen and bruised. I started walking on the 30th and that seems to help alon. I went back to work on Oct 31st. Everyone's different, I guess.

I've been using Gas X strips - helps a bunch!

I was banded on 10/29 and except for soreness there's not any real pain I can complain about. I do seem to get full at 1/2 cup and you're right about learning when to stop. If I overeat, I suffer for it. When I start to belch or cough - I know I'm done. Hope you do well!

Hello and congrats from TN! I was banded on 10/29 and so happy I did it! This forum is great for support and info.

I was banded on the 29th and had my 1st BM yesterday. What foods are you eating? I got in a little applesause, I really think that helped.

Yes, everything went well. I went to a birthday party at the Olive Garden. It wasn't easy sitting on my hands while everyone else was enjoying tons of salad,breadsticks, wine and mountains of food. I did it though! Ordered the creamy chicken and spinach soop. (My husband asked them to leave the dumplings out.) Ate about a 1/2 cup and was satisfied. Figure I've abused my body with the wrong foods for long enough.

Hi Everyone! I was banded on 10/29 and am doing great! I started right at 200lb's and have lost 5 pounds since surgery - 9 pre op. With my 5'1 frame, my goal is 125. After 2 days of liquids, my doctor has me on soft foods. Whoopee! oatmeal, tuna salad, cottage cheese - real food! I was even able to eat some steamed shrimp. I'm amazed that a 1/2 cup can satisfy me. I start all foods on the 13th. Has anyone had problems with regular foods?