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Take liquid tylenol every two hours and then your pain meds as they tell you. The first day don't be strong take the meds. Remember to walk every hour for at least 5 minutes it will help more than you realize. Also go to Walmart and by a SweetNothings. It will hold the incisions in place as you sleep and the pain will not bother you as you move around. I still wear them because I live the way my portal feels held in place. Drink as much water as possible in small swallows. You will be fine. I got where I only used the pain meds for sleeping. The liqued tylenol was a wonder drug. Use it!

I always have papya pills in my purse. Chew those and they make the food go down. Liquids only things worse for me. Walking around helps also. I have had the pain and it is usually when I try to go to fast. Slow down and relax and enjoy your food. I NEVER drink and eat because that causes discomfort for me. Drink a lot about 30 minutes before you eat and then wait another 30 after you finish.

For me it was the best thing I ever did for myself. I feel better than ever and getting rid of the weight hasn't been that difficult. You do need to learn to eat all over again. You must chew, chew, and then chew some more. Take little bits and that helps. I don't get hungry but I do watch my calories because I don't want a lot of food anymore. Stay with the fills and that will keep you going. If you don't change how you think about food you will not be happy. I have a friend that still wanted to eat all the junk like before but just in little portions. Some of it is impossible to eat and you will learn quickly what that is. I was told shrimp and grapes might be difficult. I have had no problem but meat isn't easy. You just have to go slow and think about what you are eating. Like I said, it was the best thing I could have done. I am much healther now and look good. Good luck but don't do it unless you are sure and ready to change.

My first fill was also included in the price of my surgery. I have two options for fills. I can go to the "Service" and a practitioner will fill for $100 or I can go to the Doctor and pay $200. I have done both and I like going to the Doctor much better because he puts me on a machine to see exactly how things are going down before and after I get a fill. There is no guess work. The only problem I have is I live 600 miles from my doctor so I don't go as much as I like. I have had 3 fills now and will be getting another one in a month or so. I think I am getting close but will wait to see when I go to my doctor.

You are describing my experience with my weight. I am not an "Orphan" but the invisibility it right there. Even my husband has ignored me. I am 3 months out and have lost 40 pounds. I feel better but there is another 65 pounds to go. I am walking early in the morning because it is SO hot here in Texas during the summer. Right now I am in a slump and the scales are not moving. After reading your post, I feel much better. I want to be that flirty, exciting woman that turns heads again when I walk into the room. Thank you for your story. I am inspired again. On The Right Track

I do the exact same thing. It has taken the fun out of eating. That helps with all the weight loss.

I only hiccup when I eat too fast. Drinking a little water is the only thing that stops them and I can feel it in my throat.

I bought a "Barely There" at Walmart that will hold me together during the day and at night. It helped a lot with the moving. It even stopped the rubbing of my clothing and the incisions.

I have had my band for almost 2 months. I could not be happier. The old saying, "You get what you put into it" is very true. I am looking much better and people are starting to notice. I went to the movies today and took the stairs with ease and was not out of breath. Life is MUCH better.