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Will this be your first fill?

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They put 4cc in me at surgery but had to have it taken out so march 7th will be my first feel. I don't want to feel like I did. I want the fill and want to feel normal

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I am only two and a half weeks out I was banded January 28, and although im just a few steps ahead of u it absolutely does get better!! Just hang in there get ur necessary liquids and remember most people on this forum have been in ur position we are all here for u!!! You can do this it gets so much better

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i felt the same way at day 5 so hang it there it gets better iam 10 weeks out and doing well lost 45 lbs and holding my own it will get better

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I went through the same thing. I kept saying what on earth did I do to myself getting the band. My husband did not know what to do to me I went into a depression from having so much pain from the gas they put in me at surgery. But.....after I saw the weight coming off and started feeling better and the gas was gone, I started to come out of the depression and at goal now I feel fantastic. It does get better. I was mourning the loss of all that food and Snacks and I think your body goes through a phase of adjusting to not having all the junk food and large quantities. I never had a fill but I do remember barely getting Water down the first week or two and when the doctor asked if I was going to get any fills I remember vowing at that point that I would never be in that position again of not being able to get water down. We all make different decisions on how we want to handle this band and I honestly never regretted my decision after the rough start. Look ahead and when you start seeing the weight loss you too will be very happy.

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Kind of feeling the same feeling today.. It's such a different journey that I don't think anything will prepare you for what's ahead. I know I need to keep focused on the positive future thats ahead... But today is just one of those days I need to force myself to act right!! I guess everyone's entitled to one of those day every once in a while...trying to keep my head up!

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I hope by the time you read this post you are feeling better!

This reminds me that I need to write down TODAY my list of why I'm doing this...all my dreams for what I want out of this radical decision...so that post-surgery (next month), should I get the "bands blues" I can re-read my list and remember to keep my eye on the longterm.

I hope for you it is all smooth sailing for here.

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I hope by the time you read this post you are feeling better!

This reminds me that I need to write down TODAY my list of why I'm doing this...all my dreams for what I want out of this radical decision...so that post-surgery (next month), should I get the "bands blues" I can re-read my list and remember to keep my eye on the longterm.

I hope for you it is all smooth sailing for here.

Very good idea! Please post here when the list is started(finished will never come):

My List:

I did this because I failed at every other method and attempt(many times).

I want to live to see my grandkids grow up.

I want to be active for many years to come.

I love the freedom that skinny gives me.

I want to tie my shoes, put on my socks without holding my breath.

I love that my clothes fit.

I wanted to regain control of my life.

The confidence of conquering my addiction has made me fearless.

To Be Continued...

tmf

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@ parisshel- Feeling much better today- thanks for the suggestion on making a list. I love that and every time I feel down I'm going to look at it! Love your list also @ 2muchfun.

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