Well today is my 6th day being banded and I feel different in so many ways. First off I feel almost guilty because I've had no pain, no gas, went back to work after 3 days and I'm doing fantastic. I finally got on the scale and I've lost 5 pounds for a total of 20 since preop. Im smart enough to know that yes I'm still swollen from surgery and that has helped but I refuse to give all the credit to surgery. Thanks to the advise of many - carolinagirl, 2muchfun, karen, bandista, sandy and so many more I'm fully aware of what I need to do to be successful. I treat this band like I'm already at the green zone. I measure my food, I only take small sips of soup then put my spoon down and count to 30, I drink all the water im supposed to, I make sure im getting the protein I should be. Im doing what I need to and finally I have my mind in the game. I refuse to believe that I will be anything but successful. Yes the 20 pounds is great, but whats even better is I can now wear my most cherished piece of jewelery - my wedding ring. I wish everyone else good luck and I hope all your pains soon subside because right now I feel better then I have in a long time and everyone deserves to feel this way.

Awesome post. You are SO going to rock this!

Awesome!!!! You are lucky, no pain??? Keep up the great work.

Edited March 15, 201412 yr by Lady VS

Awesome!!!! You are lucky, no pain??? Keep up the great work.

Believe it or not absolutely no pain. I was a little stiff and sore but the more I moved around the more even that went away. I honestly think my mind set has helped me. I simply believed I would do good and made it happen. Thank you for all the support from everyone. Your advise, wisdom, and experience has made this so much easier.

"First off I feel almost guilty because I've had no pain, no gas, went back to work after 3 days and I'm doing fantastic"

Shame on you Obviously you're doing something wrong?

And there's that good advise I was talking about. Laughter is always a good thing.