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Name, real or screen~Babyk Age~21 Weight on April1st~ 240 Goal Weight for April 29th~230 Exercise Goal for April~STICK WITH IT! Dietary Goal for April~ Stay away from the bad and continue with the good foods!!! Personal Goal for April~Be happy that I am getting back into things, even though I have not stuck to the program at all, rather then continuing to eat crappy and not exercise. Date Banded~9/27/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 15 pounds

Hey Everyone I am back...for those that remember me.... I have to admit, this has not been a journey that I am necessarily proud of. I was banded in October and had a pretty awful recovery, I don't think I have a very high pain tolerance. Anyways, I have decided to come back because I need the help and support from my fellow bandsters. After my surgery I went into a huge depression. I will keep the story short but I basically didn't have any restriction and have been eating terribly and not following through and I am sooooo disapointed in myself. ANYWAYS, I have been eating healthy for the past week and have been exercising for 3 days now. I know its nothing in the grand scheme but hey it's a start. I also feel like I have NO restriction what so ever and have had 3 fills....I've only lost 15 pounds.

I am starving. i feel like i graze all day. i know i am not suppose to but i'm trying to not chew my arm off. I was wondering what are some meals for this stage?

Thanks everyone I have an appt @ 2:15. How would they fix this, antibiotics?

I drink water ALL day long and even through out the night so I don't think I would be dehydrated. Any one else experience this?

Ok thanks :puke: I am 2 weeks post op and had to have Unfill. I was so tight ( from the fluid that was left in the band when they tested it for leaks- 2 cc's) that I was miserable and in so much pain.

My mouth becomes so dry and I end up giving in. I feel like I can't help it. Any ideas about how to make it a little easier?

we're all here in the same boat and here for support and encouragement :] i am sorry to hear your husband isn't as supportive as maybe you would like him to be, but you have us! :] When I went in on Tuesday to have an un-fill they did the same thing as a fill (but obviously taking liquid out rather than putting it in) It was no where near as bad as I thought. I am still very sore but I would say it "hurt" for two seconds if that. The rest of it as fine. More of a pinch. Good luck to you :]

Good luck to you! I am feeling much better! I am back at school and work. Before putting my band in my doctor runs a blue liquid through it to make sure it does not have any leaks. In this process sometimes some of the Fluid stays in there, which is what happened in my case. I was too tight and it was really uncomfortable. I went in and they ended up taking the liquid out and the next morning I honestly woke up feeling like a completely different person. Good luck to you :]

i'm on mushies and having sugar free pudding and scrambled scrambled eggs with a little cheese on top. i want to eat a salad so bad! can't wait!

Thank you <3

Update: I went to see the doctor again and he ended up emptying my band. I have a 10 cc band and he took out 2 cc's. He informed me that the liquid that was in the band is from when they check the band before putting it in me. Let's hope this works! Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences. I wish you all the best of luck.

Thank you <3

Do explain how this shows that I have not done my research? I am pretty sure that throwing up everytime I have something to eat or drink does not clasify as " normal." don't accuse me of not doing my research just because I am having complications. This board is to provide support, knowledge, and our experiences with one another, not to accuse me of not doing my research. With that said, if you don't have anything nice to say then don't respond to my posts.

Thanks everyone for all of the advice. I went to my doctor yesterday and he said I was fine and that the pain would subside. I also called twice throughout the day yesterday and the nurses said the same thing. I am going back today because I can not even drink anything without throwing up. I seriously want this band out. I wonder when and if they would take it out.

I am so dissapointed. I hate my band. I am in so much pain and discomfort. I am to the point where I wish I could have it removed and pretend like none of this never happened.

I am 1 week post op. I was doin ok the 2 days but all of a sudden got really tight in my chest in stomach last night. I figured I ate either too much of my broth or too fast. However, I woke up this morning and felt the same way. It hurts to swallow and feels like I need to burp but I can't, and it hurts! So I went to my doctor and he said I'm probably still swollen from surgery and he didn't want to take any of the liquid in my band, out. So I leave and as I get out front of the office I become very nauseas and start dry heaving, nothing comes up. I go home take a nap, I just woke up And now the same thing. I got super nauseas, and began to dry heave. It is so painful and I don't know what more to do :'(

I am 1 week post op. Last night I sat down to eat some broth and immediately after I felt very tight in my chest, my stomach hurt, and it gave me a headache. I figured I had eaten too fastnor too much but I woke up this morning and I still feel the same way. Any idea of what's goin on?

I'm still on post op liquids and starving. Just wondering what everyone had for dinner? I would like to start planning some meals. If you could share some meal and or your favorite meals that would be great! Thanks

I felt the exact same way. I was banded on 9/27 and up until yesterday I thought to myself what the Frick have I done and why!? Trust me it goes away and once you start feeling better you will be so happy! Hang in there and give your self a break.

I am 5 days post op and looking forward to planning some healthy meals for once I am able to actually eat. What do you eat and how long after surgery were you able to actually start eating normal food?

heyy I'm 20 as well and was banded on Monday. I have lost 14 pounds and already feel better. I have blue shield of California and was submitted with a bmi of 40 and no co morbities. I was approved in 2 days. I picked lapband because I like the idea that if it needed to be emove it could, it's not meant to be but it provides some what of a piece of mind. I also picked it because I plan on having kids. I am not sure how bypass and pregnancy works but I was assured with lapband that I would still be able to carry a child and be able to breast feed. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!!

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that responded. Your words and similar situations make me feel a lot better. I was able to actually sleep in bed last night and slept like a baby! i woke up this morning feeling so much better. I decided to start my morning off with a protein shake and a walk. I will then shower and put on a new outfit to go to a birthday party that i have to go to. It will be interesting when I am the only not eating and everyone tries to hug me. I have not told these people and do not plan on telling them....I guess I will just have to see how it plays out. Any advice??? thanks again! <3

So I am 4 days post op and completely miserable. The gas pains scks my stomach is sore and my head is pounding so bad I'm nauseas. Call me a cry baby but I was literally crying today regretting that I ever did this. At this point I would be much happier at work having a salad for lunch. I guess I just need to vent. I hate this feeling and hope it goes away.

Ok well thanks everyone! I am going to try my left side ( my port is on the right) tonight. I am so sick of sleeping in a chair! Maybe I am just freaked out because I am only 4 days post op but I feel like a train wreck. I can't even begin to imagine my life going back to normal. The gas is still bad