I had a hernia and a band readjustment done last week because my band slipped. There hasnt been any fluid in my band for almost a month and my stomach looks and feels bigger but yet ive only gained 10lbs. Has anyone else felt like this way? I feel miserable!

I'm not sure what you mean...are you over weight? If you are, then I quess you would feel over weight?

There is a common discussion where people have lost ALL their excess weight, are no longer fat, work out regularly and look as fit as can be, yet still see themselves as being fat.....

I am at a weight I have nor been at since I was in High School....over 43 years ago...yet I still look in gth mirroe=r at times and see myself as being fat, and start thinking I need to go on a diet or something....

No, I used to not feel this way before my band slipped. Im not sure if its because my stomach has stretched or what? I get a fill in 2 weeks so im counting down the days.

((((hugs)))best wishes.

Hi Georgia, if you just had surgery last week you are probably bloated and retaining fluids from that -- maybe that's what's making you feel fat. Also pain meds, etc. can take their toll. Is your digestion working properly again? Hope you feel better and that you're able to take the time you need to fully recover. I had LB surgery and hernia repair 9 days ago and there was a day when suddenly that fluid released and I dropped significantly. Best wishes!

Bandista is right. Postop can make you feel and look pretty distorted. I gained 10 lbs after cosmetic surgery and it was all in my stomach. It took over a week for the fluids to subside. Give it time. Stay mobile and hydrated to help the process

I have to get on the ball!! I lost 80 pounds over 4 years, but have put 9 back on and I have to do something. I think I am finally desperate enough to actually start exercising!! I hate exercise and I know that I have to change my attitude. Well, I finally quit smoking (went back to it after lap banding) - no to make another positive step!