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Hey April bandsters! I was also banded in April (4/18). I agree with you guys, I am not super impressed with the loss so far. But, my doc warned me that making the transition from liquid to mushies then to real food takes the body awhile to get straightened around and it usually results in slow loss at first. I'm hoping to be "over the hump" soon!! So, how's it going for everyone so far? Anything strange that you weren't expecting? The only thing I really struggled with was a weird week of feeling really depressed. It was bad. I really think my body was releasing extra hormones or something. Does that sound crazy?? At any rate, after that one week I am feeling better. I'm a little worried because I can feel that my belly is pretty healed and I can eat a lot more than I could three weeks ago. Are you having this too? I am thinking I may need my first fill already. YIKES! I am afraid though. The thought of not being able to swallow my own spit really scares me so I don't want too big of a fill by accident. Well, let me know how you're doing. Thanks!

I completely understand your situation! I tried to avoid telling my co-workers about the surgery for the same reason you are going through. I really have a hard time with people who assume all WLS means the Gastric Bypass and they expect you drop weight like crazy. I find myself the spokesperson for the band almost daily and it drives me nuts. There are so many misconceptions about the band. Hang in there, you're doing great so far. Your friend probably means well but may be confused. If you value her friendship, and it seems like you do, then try to explain to her once again how this surgery works and how it differs from other surgeries. If you give her the info and a chance to be more supportive and then she still acts negative, then I'd say she may just be jealous and perhaps isn't your best source for encouragement. If so, use us instead! Good luck!

Does anyone have any info on how many hours it is OK to eat prior to bedtime? I am supposed to eat six times per day but I've heard you shouldn't eat after 8PM because it slows your metabolism. Six times per day means I eat about every two hours. What's your daily eating schedule? Thanks!

Thanks for all the input, everyone! It is so interesting how each doc has their preferred methods! I just had an appointment on Friday and my doc told me to EAT! He said that I wasn't eating enough and that I'm training my body to stay in a border-line starvation mode. Many of you sound like you've been told the same. He said you have to train your body that food is available and that it doesn't need to feed off your organs and muscles. I told him that his advices is going against 30 years of brainwashing and he made me promise that I'd eat six times a day just until I was "satisfied" but not full. He said that his reputation rides on the success of his patients and that he won't lead me wrong. I love him! He's tough, but honest. Good luck everyone!

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I had my gallbladder removed about 6 years ago. My symptoms seem similar to yours. I didn't have any stones but I had what was called "sludge". It still meant the gallbladder had to come out. I would experience pain in my right side, especially at night. I would wake up out of a deep sleep with pain and many times a real tight feeling in my chest. One particular night I sat awake for hours afraid that I was having a heart attack although I was only 25 years old! Eventually the pain was so constant that I stopped eating and became dehydrated...I ended up in the emergency room and was scheduled for an emergency operation the next morning. If you still believe you have "something" wrong then you probably do. Check into the "sludge" thing as it does sound similar to my situation. I had my gallbladder problems after I had been dieting (go figure...pre-banding!) The docs said that diet foods (Lean Cuisine, Slimfast etc.) contain high amounts of sodium which can overload the gallbladder and cause disease. Yep, sounds about right! The good news is I felt GREAT the minute that thing was out of me!! Good luck!

I've read that the death rate is .05 from the lapband surgery. Alot less than with GB. Like many posted above, surgery in general obviously has it's risks but I felt confident in my surgeon's abilities and decided that it was a safe decision for me. He told me that the biggest risk was that he could nick my stomach by accident but that he knew how to fix it and then get out without placing the band. That made me feel better. (He's never nicked anyone but he said he's had training on what to do if something went wrong.) I'm so curious about what this lady told your daughter. If she personally knew two victims I surely hope they weren't patients of the same surgeon. Yikes. You're a good mom to be concerned for your daughter and I agree that it's important for both of you to feel comfortable with your decision. Good luck, you'll do great!

I was banded on Tuesday and returned to work on Monday. The first day was a bit rough. It was hard to "get back into normal life". But, I felt OK the next day and I think it actually helped my healing process to get back into the swing of things. I also have a desk job so if your job requires lifting or bending I may suggest taking a little more time off. Good luck!

I have the Vanguard (VG) with 4cc right now. My doc said that he can't say for sure which band will work best for the patient until he gets in there. It depends on your anatomy (stomach size, stomach thickness, amount of fat surrounding the stomach etc.). Wow, you have a tough decision to make if you have to choose for yourself. I wish you the best with your decision.

Thanks for the input. My doc said that eating 6 small meals a day is the best way to keep your metabolism burning all day long.

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I'm an April Bandit!! I had surgery on 4/18. I went in at 7:30PM for the pre-op prep and was discharged by 1:30PM. Everything went well for me except the "seat belts" they used to strap me to the OR table caused nerve damage to my left thigh. My doc says that it should heal in six months. Recovery was fine. My worst problem was dealing with that shoulder pain. WOW. I had never had laproscopic surgery before which I understand can cause shoulder pain on it's own. Plus, my doc said that the gas they use to distend the diaphram during surgery also causes shoulder pain so lap-banders get a double-whammy on the should pain. I'll be excited to keep in touch with others in the same "recovery" stage as myself. Thanks for getting us together!

My doctor is from the Delmarva Bariatric Center in Salisury, MD. I highly recommend this office if you live in the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. They have a comprehensive program that really gets you involved in the process. They make you feel as though you aren't alone in your journey. I've been told by my doctor that he will come to the office day or night, even on the weekends, if ever I experience a problem that needs immediate attention. Plus, they have built a gym just for their patients with a personal trainer on hand at all times. http://www.delmarvabariatric.com/ I hope this helps anyone in my area who may be looking for a good doctor for their wls. Good luck!