:paranoid My name is Vicki. I just got my band on 06-01-06. The first few days I was so sore that I thought I was not going to make it. then it got better. The main problem I am having is the gas in my left shoulder. I literally wake up every hour with this at night. I went back to work this week, and I am so tired I am having trouble keeping up. My doc says to walk, walk, walk. This has not helped. I am on my feet all day, and I am still having trouble sleeping. I have taken not one, but two boxes of Gas-Ex to no avail. Can anyone help? I am scheduled for my first fill on June 26 (a little over a week from now). This leads me to my next question...I am concerned because I can eat almost anything I want to. Why is this? Nothing seems to bother me (yet). Only one time did what I ate bother me...about 3 days after surgery, I tried to eat something creamy. I had already ate some and it went down fine. I tried on this instance, and I guess I ate too fast or did not chew properly because I had such chest pain, I thought I was going to die! After about 30 minutes it eased up and went away. That scared me into eating slower, but as each day goes by, I find I dont have to chew as much, and I can eat more and more. This scares me and I have to watch myself. Will this get better after my first fill? Or have I done something wrong? I hate to be asking all of these questions, but I am a little nervous. I have read many of the posts here, and so many wonderful helpful answers that I thought I might ask you all. Thanks for listening...:nervous Vicki

Welcome to lapband Vicki. As far as the shoulder pain, mine finally went away after about four weeks. Sure hurts does'nt it. The only releif I got was a heating pad. As you being able to eat anything you need to learn now what to eat and how before you get your fill. I think I probably could have eaten anthing but I did'nt. You will have to learn to work with your band. I am about six weeks out and just had my first fill. I thought I was eating slow enough and small enough bites but I found out in a hurry that I was'nt. Thought I was filled to much but I just slowed down and everything is fine. Good luck to you.

SallyJo:

Thank you for responding to me. I noticed your Dr. was Feliz Spiegel. He did mine too. How do you like him?

Hi everyone. I'm waiting for a confirmation on my surgery date - tentatively scheduled for 3 Aug 06. I had the opportunity to attend a support group meeting before my initial consult with the surgeon as well as a fairly lengthy wait (maybe on purpose?) in the surgeon's waiting room. So I was able to ask lots of questions before seeing my surgeon. I have done lots of research and have watched many friends on this journey but I'm still anxious and nervous. I really enjoy this website and I'll visit again soon. Roxy