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I don't know any other way to say it, so I'm going to say like it is...has anyone experienced constipation after surgery? It's been 8 weeks, and I have not been regular once. Can we take something, or can it hurt us? Any feedback would be appreciated. :rolleyes2:

I don't know any other way to say it, so I'm going to say like it is...has anyone experienced constipation after surgery? It's been 8 weeks, and I have not been regular once. Can we take something, or can it hurt us? Any feedback would be appreciated. :biggrin:

I got my first fill on 12/4; I thought I would be filling full right away, but it's not the case. I am now at 3.4cc in a 10cc band. Is it ok for me to go back for another fill? Or, is it too soon?

I got my first fill on 12/4; I thought I would be filling full right away, but it's not the case. I am now at 3.4cc in a 10cc band. Is it ok for me to go back for another fill? Or, is it too soon?

How do you know when your fill really works? Do you feel full right away? How did you know to go for another fill after two weeks? I'm just really curious to find out if I'm doing the right thing.

And here I thought I was alone. I had my first fill last week - I am now at 3.4cc; I don't feel any restrictions. My surgery was on Oct 23rd and since then, I have lost 16lbs...slowly but surely. I watch what I am eating, and when I full, I stop. But, I wished that the fill would help me more than that. I hear people taking 2 bites and being full...I can take more than 2 bites, beleive me, before I can feel full. I eat pretty much everything, but in smaller quantities...I do stay away from any Pasta, pizza and such and fill up on veggies, Soups, yogurts. Cathy 202/186/145

I am wondering if anyone has experienced that problem. I was banded 2 weeks ago, and I lost some weight before the surgery. Since last week, I have not lost anything at all - I am on the liquid diet until tomorrow. My worry is that I will start gaining weight since I will be eating real food. Has anyone had that happened?:angry_smile:

I am wondering if anyone has experienced that problem. I was banded 2 weeks ago, and I lost some weight before the surgery. Since last week, I have not lost anything at all - I am on the liquid diet until tomorrow. My worry is that I will start gaining weight since I will be eating real food. Has anyone had that happened?:mad2:

I hated the lump in my throat...it lasted for about a week and went away. My dr told me it was the soreness from the tube during surgery and the overflow from the liquid...imagine that! I was sipping on liquid throughout the day to make sure I was hydrated, but I guess it was too much liquid...so, in my dr's terms....the gates were overflowing. I have reduced the amount of liquid I am drinking, and I am doing much better.

I used DDR in the past, but I am a Curves addict. I have been going to Curves for Women for 6 years, and I love it. In and out in 30 minutes for a complete workout.

Oh yes....nasty. My kids called me "breath vador" - that bad. It's been 2 weeks since I have been banded, and I can finally see the difference. My tongue is no longer pasty; I think the soups make a difference. I am starting mushy food tomorrow! Yeah!!!! I can't wait.

Six days post op and you are already eating??? I love your doctor! I am starting tomorrow - 2 week mark. I can't wait to get some real food - I am kinda tired of soup by now.