Hi all! I'm scheduled for lap band surgery tomorrow. I'm nervous, excited, and everything in between. I've lost 17 pounds during the two week liquid phase. Should I expect to gain some of that back??? I'm trying to keep my expectations as realistic as possible. Thank you.

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Hi. I hope your surgery has gone well. When I had my band fitted I did weigh a bit more post op because of fluid build up. But it was only temporary and because of the post op diet you will be on, it comes off quickly. Well done on losing so much pre op. You must have followed the guidelines really well. Keep doing that and you will be a success. Keep posting!

Thank you!! I am two days past today, and still dealing with a good bit of bloating. I can feel it in my back and in my chest. I can't tell when I'm hungry or bloated. One minute I will feel hungry, I take a sip or two of my shake and feel bloated. I'm only getting down two shakes a day and some strained Soup and then some drinks, but probably not as much as I should as far as drinks go. I end up feeling uncomfortable, so I stop. Hopefully the bloating goes away soon.

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Edited April 21, 201610 yr by mlf1023

The bloating will go. Be patient and concentrate on your fluids. Sounds like you are doing well.

I am having horrible shoulder pain! It's usually only in my left shoulder, but tonight it was in both and my chest. I was in tears it hurt so bad. I read where doing windmills will help. Any other suggestions???

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Get your fluids in and walk as much as possible. Don't hesitate to call your Dr if the pain is that intense. Actually - I'd call them and just check to see what they recommend.

Thank you for replying. I think i will try and call.

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