hey girls, I have been seeing several posts from people who were banded late July, I was banded July 30th and some of you are having a tough time or just seem like you need someone to talk to. It seems like we are all going through the same thing so I am not sure if this will work but starting a thread for us to talk about how we feel, what we are doing and what worked for us. Right now, I am still in discomfort, it comes and go's throughout the day, I had a rough morning but just woke up from a nap and feeling better. I have alot of gas pain today and having a hard time getting down my liquids and protein. I am starting to get hungry today as well and already tired of soup and protein drinks. I feel like if I just had something more with substance It would be better but than again I dont want the pain that will come with it when I still have issues with liquids. I am trying to give it time cause I know it will be better in a week or 2 or maybe even a couple more days. I did take a walk up the block this morning and drank some broth but after that I felt bad and got alot of pressure and gas pain so Im still trying to figure out what the heck Im doing here!! Alright ladies ( and gentlemen) just thought it might help to start here....

I called my doctor today and moved my 2nd fill up a couple weeks..I didnt think they would allow it but they did...I just want some restriction! thanks Isa Bella for your words of encouragement..I do need to accept the fact that is part of the journey and it wont happen as fast as I want it to. I also need to take responsibility for eating some things I shouldnt and not keeping up with my exercise. I joined the gym this week and plan on starting with my first body pump class tomorrow...finger's crossed...I will keep checking back here buts it good to know other people are going through the same struggle!!

I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well. I just had my second fill yesterday and now I am up to 2.5 cc's. I am hoping that this will give me a little restriction. I have been doing about 3 miles every day while wearing a waist trimmer belt. Let me tell you I have never sweat like that before in my life than I do when I wear that belt and to be sweating like that in my mid section I am not mad about that. Lets keep up the good work July bandsters!!

Hi fellow July Banders,

I read all these stories of everyone that was banded when I was and its frustrating to me, I was banded 7/21/10 and have lost 44 lbs, BUT it has not been a good ride. I am still on stage 2 diet, and have been in the hospital 5 times (min stay 3 days each time) due to complications of my hiatal hernia repair. I have been dehydrated, had to have hiatal hernia surgery reversal, and pneumonia from aspirating in my sleep. I am lucky if I can eat anything more than a mouthful and so tired of protein water and protein shakes I could scream!

NOW they are now saying that MAYBE I have muscle problems with my esophagus and have to go to Philadelphia for a special test... I think I was better off fat!

Sorry to sound like a "poor me whiner" ..I am just tired of Dr's ...tired of not eating...tired of not having enough strength to do things ...sigh...I am just tired!

I thought if anyone would understand you guys would.

Mandy