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Thanks. My RN friend says it's probably food poisoning. But just in case, I'll call my md on Monday.

Hi. I had my first fill on sept. 7. I have very little restriction. I can eat almost everything and I try to keep my portions small, but I may have overdone it the past few days (my birthday). Now I feel sick. I'm completely nauseated. I can still eat food, although I'd rather not. I feel like something's wrong. I'm drinking protein shakes for the next couple days to get some nutrition without having to swallow solid foods. Should I call my doctor? Or should I just let it go and see what happens. Has this happened to anyone? I'm really worried that something is seriously wrong.

Hi. I had my first fill on sept. 7. I have very little restriction. I can eat almost everything and I try to keep my portions small, but I may have overdone it the past few days (my birthday). Now I feel sick. I'm completely nauseated. I can still eat food, although I'd rather not. I feel like something's wrong. I'm drinking protein shakes for the next couple days to get some nutrition without having to swallow solid foods. Should I call my doctor? Or should I just let it go and see what happens. Has this happened to anyone? I'm really worried that something is seriously wrong.

Today is my 8th day out and I'm STARVING. I started to feel hungry yesterday, had a headache all day and everything. I can't start mushies till next monday. I literally dreamt of pureed foods last night. lol

Hi Everyone! I'm Banded!! I just wanted to post an update. My surgery was on Monday 8/9/10. My doctor knew I cheated and he was ok with it. When I came to, the first thing I asked was if my liver was small enough. He answered "It could have been smaller, but I managed." lol Everything went very smoothly, My nursing staff was amazing and now I'm at home resting and healing. They you all again for your support and advice. I really appreciate it :w00t:

Hi August Bandsters! I was just banded yesterday and I couldn't be happier! I'm so glad surgery day is over. Now comes the hard work. I'm so ready to take this on! It's very exciting! Good luck to all of you!

Thank you all for your support!! I have 4 days left and am doing much better. I write a big "NO" on the top of my hand every day to remind myself not to reach for any food. I know that's silly, but it helps me. Today has been much easier. I don't crave any food and I'm not as hungry. I will call my doctor's office tomorrow morning just to make sure. I hope everything goes okay on Monday. I think 4 days is enough to shrink my liver enough. I'm still nervous though. I'll let you all know what happens on Monday! Wish me luck!

Those of you who cheated: Did they go ahead with the surgery and was it successful? I don't see a lot of you posting that your surgery went okay. And there aren't any tickers to let me know you were banded successfully. I have 4 days left of my 2-week liquid pre-op diet. I did cheat last weekend when i went out of town. But I'm completely back on track and hope everything goes well next Monday. I've lost 10 lbs so far, but my head hasn't been in the right place and I'm kind of disappointed in myself. I know I could have done much better. BUT...I refuse to fail these last 4 days. I even wrote a big "NO" on the top of my hand to remind me not to let the voices win and not to cheat. lol I know that's silly, but it works for me.

I cheated on my pre-op diet ALL weekend and I feel awful. Besides that my stomach is mad at me, I feel so guilty. I feel like such a failure. Thank goodness I've seen the light, but I am soooo worried. My surgery is 1 week from today and I'm worried my liver won't be small enough to do the surgery. What am I gonna do?? What if they turn me away?? Is there any way to shrink my liver in 1 week??? Please help! I'm desperate :wub:

HI there! I'm Vanessa. I'm 28 from Illinois and getting banded on Aug 9th. :thumbup: It's always good to have someone to rely on when things get rough and someone to celebrate with when victory is in sight! message me and I will give you my email/facebook!

Hi! I'm also 28 (almost 29) and I'm getting banded in 2 weeks. I've been considering it for a couple years and finally took the plunge this year. I didn't want to still be fat at 30. So I'm gonna spend the last year of my 20's rebuilding

Hi !I am scheduled to be banded on Aug. 9th (in 2 weeks:scared2:) and I will be off of work for 1 week. Most people I've spoken with and asked have said they were off of work for 1-2 weeks. Those who lift a lot at work were off a little longer. Good luck!

YAAAAAY! an August 2010 Bandsters thread! I'm being banded on Aug. 9th and start my pre-op liquid diet in 2 days . I'm happy and praying for all of us!

Thank you so much for posting this! Hair loss after being banded worries me a lot. I will look into the biotin or b12 injections. Thanks again!

HI! I'm from Illinois. being banded in 2 weeks (Monday August 9th). I'm excited for all of us starting our new lives!