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I'm eight months out after my surgery and have been experiencing a look of upper back pain, a burning pain in my upper back for several weeks, its releaved when I stand up, has anyone else had this problem? Wonder if its from the weight loss now at 72 lbs, only 20 to go.

Hello all I am fairly new to this...i was banded on March 22, 2011 since surgery I have lost 15lbs and i am very happy with those results to date. My first fill is on April 28, 2011 and I am a bit nervous but cant wait. At this point, I have a small concern now that I am 3 1/2 weeks post op is it normal for me to still feel somewhat gassy. If anyone has this problem please put me at ease or should I be calling my doctor? HELP PLEASE!!!!

One week to go before I am banded!! I should probably be more stressed, but with school being cancelled tomorrow for the 3rd day because of ice, I haven't had the time!

I'm ready to measure again. It'll be two weeks tomorrow - sounds like time to me. The inches lost always encourage me. Wish the scale was bottoming out like some of you people but... I'm not supposed to compare right? lol

1 week post-op today! woot! I already love my band. <3

Just got my second fill a week ago and I'm still not feeling restricted. I was told sometimes you don't till your third so I guess we will see in about 8 weeks when I get my next one. Other than that I lost one inch on my waist in a month but not a lot of weight. I walk almost everyday and try to stay active. This website has helped me so much with this life change and I am pleased with my results so far but, want to do more. If anyone reading this has an idea that may help pleas...

Liquids for the next three days.. hope this fill really makes the diffrence

A week from this minute I should be at home after surgery recovering. Oh I feel the nerves!

Hi everyone! I am new to all of this.........have never blogged before and am a week out from surgery. I am battling with my head right now and craving chocolate.......am looking for any ideas on how to get over the cravings and keep on track. Am not sure what my weight loss has been so far. My scale is not working correctly, but I have lost some weight, I can tell that much from the scale and my clothes. Yay! I have so many fears surrounding this whole thing.......can I stay mo...

I haven't had a sip of alcohol in 8 weeks. I don't miss it. Thought I would. No more beer for me....but a nice glass of wine now and then will do the trick.

This week: Joined a Gym, next step: WORK IT OUT!!! <3 SO excited

1 week post op....well, it wasnt good news today. I have bronchitis and am now on antibiotics.....This sucks!!!!!

I just realized I can eat some solid foods. I am starting at the gym today. Starting with the stationary bike and walking track. Three weeks post op.

Surgery was April 29 down 20lbs, had my first fill last week 2cc's I feel that I am at a stopping point on my weight loss i have started to walk and jog cant wait to see the results and for my next fill. Anyone that could give me some advice out there?

I love being off for 7 weeks this summer, I took a super long nap this afternoon. Now I'm ready to climb A mountain at 6:30!!!! So looking forward to my second fill next thursday, need more restriction!!! Have a great evening all

Seems like things are moving so slowly. After seeing the surgeon and having the scope done, we were referred to his bariatric center but could not get in until 10/13/11. I made contact with the nurse navigator and she gave me a list of things we could take care of before our appointments. So all medical records have been sent, psy testing done, yearly physical and testing completed. My dr. tested my V-D level to find I was very low. Will start 12.00 iu once a week to be good by surgery. day.

PO Day #21 -- finished first week of mushies -- no problem. Appetite is coming back a little, so I'm looking forward to my first fill. Nevertheless, I'm not having too much trouble eating reasonably at meals, just seem to be more hungry in the evening so I've been having an evening snack. Not sure this is a good idea.

2 week post op appt today - lost 14 lbs in 14 days

So hungry. I have three days of pre-op diet with Wednesday and Thursday being liquid. Surgery Friday.

I had my band place in on 9/12 and today is exactly 2 weeks I am on muchie foods and still feel pain when I Bend down so far from 203 I am down to 190.5 dont know if it is enough but i dont feel hunger just some cravings and get full fast with pain.. I havent had 1 fill in yet my Dr said she doesnt beleive in fill in day of banding have an appointment with her on OCt maybe then she could give me a fill ..

Got some good video of last night at PhatFest. Will edit and post it this week. Going to watch some Breaking Bad and go to sleep. Long weekend is now done.

looking forward to my brithday in two weeks!

haven't been on in a few weeks because of computer problems, but I do have some amazing news! I've lost 25kilos!

42 lbs gone but been at a plateau for 6 weeks... ugh anyone else got any ideas on how to get outta this slump!

Wow a week tomorrow and I feel great. The starving feeling comes and goes but water or a cup of Broth takes it away. Can't wait to see when I go for my appoint. Thurs. if I lost or not.