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I go for my two week on Monday! I have lost (since surgery) 14 pounds. I wonder if they are going to do a fill monday? I was banded on 3/13 and am doing really well. I took the gas strips to the hospital with me. I found that it helped me to walk every hour or so. The gas really went away. I am waiting for my "mushie" stage too. Can't wait! Hope you are all doing well.

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My procedure is scheduled for 3-28-13. If any of u use myfitness pal, I could use more friends there. My screen name is angelastott

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I will try some tea! Thanks so much!

Mint tea is great, especially if you are nauseated. Natural remedy.

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I feel real stupid I keep reading all this talk about port pain and being able to feel it through your skin. Heck I have no idea where mine is I have 5 incisions one big one and 4 little ones...did I miss something or did I just not pay attention in class? :unsure:

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I feel real stupid I keep reading all this talk about port pain and being able to feel it through your skin. Heck I have no idea where mine is I have 5 incisions one big one and 4 little ones...did I miss something or did I just not pay attention in class? :unsure:

Lol, it's usually on the right side near the bigger incision area. Not really painful as much as a pressure feeling. Kinda hard to describe. My wife tells me it's painful when our chihuahua steps on hers though... Lol

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My procedure is scheduled for 3-28-13. If any of u use myfitness pal, I could use more friends there. My screen name is angelastott

Good luck Angela! I will add you.

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Lol, it's usually on the right side near the bigger incision area. Not really painful as much as a pressure feeling. Kinda hard to describe. My wife tells me it's painful when our chihuahua steps on hers though... Lol

Thanks yeah my stomach hurts when my chi steps on my stomach too.

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Day 2 Post-Op for me. A lot of discomfort on my port side. Getting in bed and sitting down is a little tricky. RIght now ice chips are a life saver for the dry throat. I'm not getting in a ton of Fluid either right now. Sipping at Water and tea. I'm really excited I decided to take this step :)

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ISIK, if you have lost 14 pounds in two weeks post op and you don't feel hungry all the time, I would say don't get a fill yet. Dont get fills if you dont need them. Not everyone needs them. Your dr will be pleased! That is great!

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Phxgirl, just keep sipping as much as you can. You don't want to get dehydrated. Are you able to have Protein Drinks yet? Just drink all the time. S F popcicles are good too. Hang in there.

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Can't stop watching the food network channel! My eyes are bigger than my stomach! (Literally?!)

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Can't stop watching the food network channel! My eyes are bigger than my stomach! (Literally?!)

My wife did the same thing as I am too.. Lol

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ISIK' date=' if you have lost 14 pounds in two weeks post op and you don't feel hungry all the time, I would say don't get a fill yet. Dont get fills if you dont need them. Not everyone needs them. Your dr will be pleased! That is great![/quote']

Well, I think I spoke too soon on the hungry part. It came back with a vengeance and it wants names! I really don't know if he will give me a fill. I go Monday, so we will see! Wish me luck! :)

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What kind of mushies are you enjoying? I've been adding home made fruit purees to Greek yogurt which tastes great. I made a big batch of split pea Soup which I will have for lunch. I find I'm not hungry in the evenings at all, so from lunchtime onwards I sip Water or tea. My mental hunger is driving me nuts, I want to eat every thing but feel full!

So far I have lost about 12lbs.

I completely understand the mental hunger. I want to eat something so bad but my stomach says no way. I find as I am eating that i get to a point where the food feels like it doesnt want to go down (like it is stuck or going down the wrong way) I had the iband (so stomach is smaller) no fill yet. I am really looking forward to getting my first fill though so that I can start seeing more weight loss. I havent gained since the surgery on the 12th but havent really lost much either. I lost 10 before surgery and I have lost 8 since. Not too bad. I wish the hunger would subside though. When my stomach growls it actually hurts. Got to start mushies yesterday my doc is also letting me have canned tuna or chicken, soft cheese and soft eggs. I had an egg over easy yesterday it was amazing. Tuna salad today with fat free mayo was not bad either but tasted so salty. Anyone else have mushies that they are enjoying?

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Tues is my day. So excited(and a little worried). Any advise for eating tomorrow and Monday. Drs instructions were just to continue the liver shrink but wondering if going all liquids what make for a little easy recovery.

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