Hi my name is Kim and I was banded on 7/14/09. Still trying to get over the tenderness of the incisions, but other wise doing really well.

I have moved from the Clear liquids to the cream style Soup hoping that would make me feel fuller, not really working. My stomach is growling at me all the time. Also I hiccup alot more, not sure what that means but it is a pain in more ways than one.

No matter what I am so ready to begin my new healthy life!

Take care:biggrin:

hi kimberly

good luck with your band...it truly is a gift that we can get this.

let us know if you need any help

josie

Hey Kim!

I'm in Arizona, too :smile:

I was hungry pretty much right away, but I had stomach noises that were unrelated to hunger, too. Are you sure it's all hunger?

I've only had hiccups once in a month, but I burp all the time...

Thank you Josiebies I will definately keep you in mind if I have any questions.

Bandedgirl- I think you might have been right there has been a lot of rumbling down there and I believe that it had other meanings.

I also burp alot but I usually get that hiccup then burp. Real lady like. I thought my 7 year old daughter was going to die laughing when I did it at the kitchen table. She was like mommy where are your manners?? I just gave her the evil eye:glare:.

I was banded on July 16th, and am still in the clear liquid phase. I'm completely full of gas and gurgles, so I am having difficulty discerning if its hunger or what.

I also live here in Arizona.

Kimberley - its a little early in the stages for you but I would tell you that being further out in my band experience, getting hiccups when I am eating is a band signal to me to slow down my eating and/or quit eating - its a full signal for me. Maybe try sipping your fluids if you are taking larger drinks? Good luck.

Hi, Kimberley

I'm having my band done on Aug. 12. So I still have a little over 2 weeks to go. I thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us. I'm trying to get as much information as possible before my surgery date. I live in Avondale, AZ. It's great to here from all of you from the valley of the sun.

Hi my name is Kim and I was banded on 7/14/09. Still trying to get over the tenderness of the incisions, but other wise doing really well.

I have moved from the clear liquids to the cream style soup hoping that would make me feel fuller, not really working. My stomach is growling at me all the time. Also I hiccup alot more, not sure what that means but it is a pain in more ways than one.

No matter what I am so ready to begin my new healthy life!

Take care:biggrin:

Hi Kim,

I see that your from AZ I am looking for a lapband buddy new to the state. I had my lapband done in Pittsburgh April of 2008 ... Makes a big difference in your life ... feel better once you start moving around... I always got the hicups from drinking 2 fast or to much ... so slow it down and walk move around.. What part of AZ are you from?

Dee/ Glendale:thumbup:

Dee

I am in the SW Valley (Laveen) and wouldn't mind being your buddy.

I'm also from AZ, I got banded in Scottsdale, AZ on 7/2. I've lost a total of 21 lbs, most of it before the surgery. My stomach is always grumbling. I eat about every 3 hours, it helps. I also try and fill up with protein meals. I've also had cheat days where I've nibbled on everything in sight. Not a good thing. I have a friend in CA who just had the surgery and her Dr. told her that before your first fill, it's all just will-power. Any weight lost is a + and you should pat yourself on the back! :smile2:

My first fill is on Monday 3rd. Hoping to find some more resistance!

Today is the first day that I have felt actual hunger. Until now, its been hard to even get water down, but it looks like the swelling is finally starting to go down...which makes me very happy.

I'm still on liquids and my surgeon gave me 2.2 cc's during surgery. I am hoping that lasts me for quite some time....