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Hello everyone. I am 35 yrs old and was just banded on 2/11 so 6 days post op. I haven't had a lot of pain from the surgery site so much, but have had some terrible gas and shoulder pains. Today is the first day I can say it is pretty much gone. So overall I would say it was pretty mild in the sence of pain management. That's always a good thing.:thumbup:

In the 6-7 months that I went through this whole process I was only able to lose 24 lbs on my own. I have some pain issues with my knee so it was on diet alone without any structered exercise routine. Since I have been banded I've lost 8 lbs. in 6 days. Isn't that just amazing!!!:thumbup:

Which leads me to my first question how much have most of you lost in the first few weeks. I know everyone is different but I'm just curious for my own benefit. Also what kind of diet did your surgeon have you follow? Mine has me on full liquids for 2 weeks , and I'm honestly not hungry! I find myself wanting to eat something, as in chew and swallow instead of drink but not hungry, I would assume there will be mental things to overcome. After 2 weeks on liquids then 2 weeks pureed.

I was told there was nothing in the band yet and I won't get my first fill until 1 month.

The other question I had is can any of you feel your band? I feel something different that I assume would be the band itself.

Last question is where are your ports located? Mine is right in the front of my belly, I thought they would put it on the side I guess.

Looking forward to meeting new people and learing from all of you.

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My port is also in the front center.

Your after surgery diet seems to be like mine. You will find that as the swelling goes down around you band, you will feel more hungry. Your body is still heeling.

When you eat real food you will definitely know where your band is. You can feel your port from the outside, but the band itself...you'll feel over to the left under your ribcage on the inside.

Good luck!

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I had my surgery February 20th. I had back pain too. I have lost 15lbs. I feel so much better.I was on liquids for two weeks also. How much have you lost now?

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