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HI everyone.... I am a 33 year old woman. I just had surgery on Wednesday and it is currently Saturday. This has been an incrediable ride. I know it was only been a few days but I I having trouble coming to terms with my decision on having the procedure. I am having reflux so bad that I want to cry and I think that the lack of sugar is sending me into withdrawl. I seem to be loosing weight at an fast rate ~2-3lbs a day I have lost a total of 7.6 since my surgery!! I have 2 small children and a husband that "eat normally" and it is hard to watch them consume what I want and all I can have is a Protein Shake.< /p>

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Hi... I am 6 days post op and the thing that hurt me the most was the gas...gas-x strips took alot of the pain away. It is hard sometimes watching or even listening to your family eat but I keep telling myself it will be worth it in the long run! Did you have to do a low calorie or liquid before your surgery? That took off 15 lbs in a week for me...and if I was losing weight like you are I'd be jumping for joy! Hang in there...every day it is easier and you will know you did the right thing for you! :)

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I have been banded for a month now, hang in there it gets easier as you go . Just think of the results that you will be having.

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A little post surgery depression is normal, along with the "What have I done" syndrome. This isn't an easy project.

It's going to take an awful lot of work on your part. Ask your surgeon what to take for your reflux, many use Prilosec,

and your first 20 lbs will come off fast and then slow down. My surgeon suggested no more than 2-3 lbs a week.

For me, that's about 1000-1200 calories, everyone is a little different. Try to keep a stiff upper lip for these first

couple weeks, It does get better. In a year, when you've lost your first hundred pounds, you'll wonder what all the

fuss was about. Best of luck

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Thank you all ... I am a little better today ... I think some sleep did me good. I am glad to know that I am not the only one who is going through that "did I do the right thing" stage. It is hard some days (I feel like its been weeks). I decided I needed to step back and take it a little slower.I picked up some anti gas/antacid and I feel much better. Still having a little pain if I burp but better.

I didnt have to do a "diet" before my surgery but the surgeon did ask me to loose 10 lbs so I stopped eating Mcdonalds... or at least the fries and I lost the 10....so he was happy with that.

I discovered today that I can eat grits and they were amazing:) I have a feeling I probally wont like grits when I'm done with this but for now they are a life saver... There is some substinance there and not just liquid..

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I am a month out and it will get better. Stay positive...

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