Ladybandito

Hi, I had one as well. Pain for me lasted about four weeks, not horrible pain just come and go annoying pain. Now I feel just like pre-op, so hang in there it really does get better.

Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I'm a newer member, banded Jan 18, so I don't have any good secrets to share yet, but I notice we are same weight and goals so we'll be on this journey together! And since I first joined this forum about 2 years ago but waited 2 years to take the plunge as self-pay, I also lost quite a bit of time and don't even have a baby to show for it, lol. Good luck to you, you will do great!

It's kind of funny that my dr seems to have done the opposite, in that I was private pay and after the procedure he said I did have a hernia, and that he repaired it .... But my cost remained exactly the same!

My first fill was just 1cc in my 10cc band. I go back in about 3 weeks for another small fill. Right now find myself still a bit hungry in the evenings, but have been sticking to small portions so I am not "full." In the mornings, however, It is a whole different story! I usually have soy milk with protein powder (to start the day out right) or Greek yogurt or something of the sort. This morning I thought I would finish off some leftover tuna salad and I put about a Tbs on a half of a Rykrisp. I took a bite, chewed, swallowed and immediately knew that was a mistake. Pain, pain, pain ... Felt like a heart attack but I knew it was stuck. It only lasted a minute thankfully, but I now I know mornings are not my time for hard foods ... And I will always, always remember to start out slow with anything new, just in case! With so litlle in my band, it didn't really seem like that could happen, I was banded Jan 18 so just trying to share what I am learning and learn from all of you!

That was kind of a teasing post there, Seanamw! What do you put in the juice? Also, I hope it is helping your friend too. Very thoughtful of your son.