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Barbara, I have the same pains in my left shoulder. Just happens, can't figure out what causes it. It's not constant but it does hurt!

Thank you Darrin..... after reading through this board and hearing the different stories I see that you are absolutely right. I dont like that I cant eat creamed soup yet but the weight loss (17 lb today 1 week banded) is a wonderful inspiration to stick to the clear's........ just cant wait for day 22. Wasn't the Ortiz staff wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did one week of Clear liquids, added yogurt on day 8 and Protein drinks on day 10 - day 22. Solid foods after day 22. I think what Yoda says is true, you have to follow your dr.s orders, it's for a reason. Not that you'll like it. I keep looking at what the others are eating and thinking why cant I I've lost 17 pounds this first week and am very happy about that!

I'm not concerned about the soreness or being tired when I go back to work. I think I could have done that the 2nd day - it's the mental food issue I deal with. It is contantly on my mind!

Carlene, I hear you! "I smoked thru all the things I shouldn't have...pregnancy, asthma, etc. I just hope no one has photos of me as a nursing mother." <!-- / message --><!-- sig --> I so regret smoking during pregnancy and nursing! i too eventually quit (17 yrs now) and recently started smoking when drinking... bad.....

K, I was banded on 6/20 and have horrible gas pains too. That is from the surgery. They have to blow up your cavity in order to operate. It will go away, you need to walk and if Gasex helps take that. I have not felt depressed but am very hungry and grouchy! I am still on Clear Liquids and will be able to add yogurt tomorrow! Can't wait. I've lost 13 lbs so far. Good luck

Funny, I ate like crazy! I ate dinner at the resturant across from the Lucerna Hotel in Tijuana. Drank lots of beer and ate chips up to 10:00 pm! Have had gas pains since my surgery 6/20. Gas is up in my shoulders! Gasex did not help me ......... Doing lots of walking.

Wild , Did you ask Dr. Ortiz's office what they charge for fills? I believe they are free, just not sure for how long or how many. As for Dr. Ortiz and his staff, they are excellent! Wonderful experience.... Very clean and the doctors are absolutely gorgeous!

em112, I'm a very quick healer and back on my feet quickly after surgery and was with this one; but, the inability to eat has kept me at home not wanting to be around food becasue I am so hungry for solids. Not sure I would go on vacation when I couldn't even eat salads or drink Protein shakes. Might be kind of grouchy. I flew home the day after my surgery and have been doing all normal house stuff, walking the dogs etc. Feel great except for gas pains in the upper body and rumbley stomach!

I noticed this board has a chat room but no one visits! Is there a certain time/day that it is busy? Seems like it would be a great way to get our questions answered quicker!

Bubbly, My band date was 6/20 too and am down 10 lbs. But 20 lbs is great! Keep up the good work.......... Where did you have your surgery?

Leila, It's a great picture and it shows how much confidence you have!

I notice most people saying they are eating mushy or creamed food. I was told very clearly by Dr. Ortiz's nutritionist not to eat/drink anything but clear liquids for the first week and only add yogurt and protein drinks on day 8. I wonder why the big difference in diets? Anyone know? My stomach is so rumbley, I would love something thick!

Me too! I was banded 6/20/06 and would love to be added to the list.