anewmein2009

best bette,,, I'd attribute most of your soreness to the hernia because I wasn't too sore at all and went back to work in 3 days,,,, I had a hernia once and had it repaired during another surgery as well - I was like you and didn't know mine was there.... a new me

hey iam alucky dog - my scars are way below my bra line - I guess that would hurt... i just have 2 small slits far below the bra line...like right above and to the site of my belly button... guess different surgeons do things differently

thank you for the tips!! please feel free to email me anytime.. I am not too good at navigating around this site yet - Blaze...why can't you eat salads? I thought lettuce was nothing but water?? I guess it's getting stuck on you ,,, i am sorry!!

i was very hungry before my first fill as well. I remember it - no, you will not break your band... I've never heard of that... if it gets anywhere near that point, you won't be able to eat.... hang in there - hope your first fill is soon. It will make a huge difference.... what helps me when I get so hungry is to go out for a walk... that's what I am going to do now!!

My nutritionist says it has everything to do with water. If you really drink ALOT of water before eating, you'll be able to eat more easily - but, be careful, you don't want to be able to eat too much. I like where I am with my restriction right now - no pastas or breads...even with tons of water!

I guess I was very lucky because I went back to work in 3 days and I do not sit at work. I had my surgery on a Friday, went home on Saturday and back to work on Tuesday - I was sore but I was ready... plus, I never shared my "secret" with anyone at work... I feel this is very private and didn't want to hear any advice from skinny people who have no idea what it is to be heavy

I was starving 2 weeks after my surgery so I can't relate!! i had the opposite problem - I could and did eat everything which is BAD!!! You don't lose weight when you eat too much period - with or without the band. The fill I have no is holding me well and I am happy - just hang in there and you will get it right, too.... sorry you can't eat!! a new me

It's been a LONG time since I've posted, sorry! I had my surgery in December 08, and it's not almost Aug. and I've lost about 45 lbs - give or take. I run out of things that I can eat so...so sick of salads!! just wanted some thoughts and support.. thanks.. a new me

hello all, I am glad to have found this resource because I haven't told anyone but my husband about this surgery. For whatever reason, I've chosen to keep this private. Maybe because I work with all women. Anyway, I had my first "solid" food today which was an egg. I have had nothing but slim fast since Nov. 21. Thanksgiving was awful, but that's in the past now. Thanks for being supportive! a new me

I haven't had a fill yet - how bad is the injection? I am not afraid, quite the opposite - I can't wait! I have been hungry since I woke up from my surgery 8 days ago. My doc seems to be more conservative than most. He doesn't allow anything but slim fast for 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks post op. Then I am only allowed cottage cheese and eggs for a week. All I know is, I am starving and can't go on like this much longer. a new me

This is Saturday morning. My surgery was 8 days ago and so far nothing but Slim Fast. Soup sounds awesome right about now - but my doc said nothing but Slim Fast until my first follow up appt which is this Friday - seems like a LONG WAYs away. big sigh... I am losing weight, I can feel it, but I am feeling sad nonetheless. a new me

Hi there - I am starving, too! Lord help me! I was banded on Friday, and went back to work today. I am sore and starving. I never knew hunger was painful until Saturday. I am only allowed Slim-Fast. Guess there's nothing much I can do :-( big sigh. a new me

This is my first time using this site so please bear with me. I was banded on Friday and went back to work today (Tuesday). I am sore, but moreso am STARVING!!! Slim fast is not cutting it. HELP!!!