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OMG! I had the band removed 3 weeks ago in order to have RNY when I'm healed. My insurance won't pay for the sleeve but I'm like your brother, I need to give this more thought. Get well soon and take it easy. Stay hydrated is what I've heard and take care.

I've had 2 fills so far. I lost around 22 lbs the in first 6 weeks and you're right, it took a combined 2 months to lose another 10. I think you are doing fine. I hope to get better restriction with the next fill. and no, It doen't seem crazy to want to lose more than 5 lbs a month.

I lost 27 lbs before my 1st fill and only 5 lbs after. I never really had restriction yet and its been 10 weeks. I also go to see my Doc Wednesday for my 2nd fill and I cant wait

SORRY ABOUT YOUR BAD INCIDENT WHILE SLEEPING, BUT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS SOUNDS GREAT. kEEP IT UP!

I've had my 1st fill and can tell no change at all. I feel as if I can eat as much as I want but I dont. I stop myself before getting to that point. I know Im eating more than I should. I cant wait to hit the so called SWEET SPOT

thanks for the help guys. nice to know Im not the only one.

I went to the doc today and was finally given the ok to eat. There were so many foods that I saw ,wanted, or craved when I couldn't have them that now that I've been told to eat, I dont know what to eat first. Also, It's been 4 weeks and 22 lbs gone. for me, it was worth the wait.:smile2:

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Every now and then, I feel a sensation on myupper right side beneath my ribs. I was banded nearly 4 weeks ago. Anyone else every feel this sort of thing?

hi donna, I dont have the answer to that question but I would also like to know what to do. I have been having the same problem so far. I was banded on the 4th and Im still tired,sleepy and feel of no energy. im not on vitamins yet and I keep telling myself that once on vitamins and at least eating some soft foods, that I will feel a lot better. good luck to us both!

How do I deal with the haters? I havent told anyone except spouse and children that I was getting banded. there is one person at work that knows because we were both doing this on a buddy system, except she had GBP surgery. she is doing well and have lost 75 lbs and the haters are really giving her hell. What do I do? go ahead and tell them or continue to lie about it. Im 12 days out of surgery right now, but they will soon start to see my weight loss as well.:sad:

you're right, I have thought about the start and the end weight. I didnt give much thought to what I may have to go through to get to that end weight. and what about my co-worker? I have one thats kinda close to me but I know how negative she feels about any weight loss surgery, so I dare not tell her. One other co-worker had the GBP and the first coworker is really hating on her and we know thats its only due to her losing some weight. therefore I must lie to her in order to have peace with her on the job. What do I do? she will soon start to see my weight loss too.

Im 5 days post and and NO, it havent been a barrel of laughs. not to complain though. I too am on liquids, ice pops, and jello, and sugar free everything liquid LOL. It did feel good to be home in my own bed

I didnt have much pain at all after ssurgery, but after going home the gas pains started. Like you, I was also nervous all the way leading up to my surgery. six days post op and everytime I think the gas is gone, it shows back up meaner than before.

hey guys, 5 days out of surgery and the gas is unbelievable. im on liquids and haven't had a fill yet, but im experiening some sort of reflux. Anyone know what Im talking about. I heard that walking helps to get rid of it, but it aint working. the gas just wont all come out---HELP!!!!. I've even tried gasx strips.:thumbup:

Hi, yep also banded on 8-4. No puree foods yet for me, all liquid with the exception of thinned grits or cream of wheat. it seems that we are about the in start weight and now weight. I think you're ahead one week before me on the fill date. i've walked some every day but not far. I still get tired out but trying to regain where I was before surgery.keep in touch!!

was it painful? when were you banded, and how much have you lost? glad you're feeling better. I haven't been banded yet, and that sounds scary

sounds like you have it all together. Im having mine in 2 weeks. I hope I can stay as calm as you sound. i'll be starting the protein shakes tomorrow. good luck, and Im sure you'll be fine.