I am wondering if anyone else regrets having the surgery. i am having a very hard time adjusting to this, and am constantly worrying about band slippage. I have a hard time putting meals together and adjusting to what portions are correct. I am having needle like pains around where the port is, and my left side is almost continually worrisome. On the plus side I don't have the vomiting or heartburn so i guess I have not had a slippage. I guess i just thought that the diet would be more laid out and exact.

No regrets! I was banded march 16, 2010 and have lost 44 pounds. I've found you have to figure it out as you go. At the beginning do your liquids, mushies and when you get on regular food, try to proteins first, veggies next and if and I say IF you're still hungry, try a sugar free dessert. That's what I do. But usually I barely make it through the protein. And one more thing, chew, chew, chew. Good luck!

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