Hello all. I was banded last Wednesday, October 7, 2009. I just got to where I would drink more than a little sip and not feel like it was stuck. I am here to learn, get motivation and to motivate. I went through two weeks of "all liquid dieting" before the surgery and managed to lose 10 pounds during that time. I have managed to lose another three since the surgery. Today is my first day back to work since the surgery and I wish I would have taken a little bit longer. Not because I don't feel good but because my pants sit right along where a few of the entrances are and it hurts!! I read where someone else has gone through a long process of planning this and not that it is around the corner, they are getting scared. I did the same thing but it has been and will continue to be well worth it. :thumbup:

I am glad my friend let me know about this site. I have found it to be full of information but most importantly, it is full of people just like me, whether they have already begun their journey, are about to begin their journey, just beginning their journey or waiting to begin their journey! We are all here for the same reason!

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I was banded on Oct 7th too. I don't work until the 19th thank goodness. I find that my wounds are healed up really nice and moving around is easy. I was wondering if you have painful burping at all? I do and it is not bad if I eat just yogurt. Whenever I drink water, or any liquids I start burping and it is so painful I can't stand it. I don't know if I'm swallowing air or what. I know it is getting better, but slowly. I walk around and my tummy is feeling pretty free of gas now. Just wondering if you had this issue as I don't seem to find anything on this. Good luck on your journey

Hi Diana! Congrats on your banding. Yes, I was/am having the problem with the liquids as well. I find if I take small sips and swallow it helps but I know what you mean about the pain. I feel that way when I get the hiccups also. From what I have read here and the people I have talk to said it's pretty normal I suppose. Walking around has seemed to help me too. I guess we are in what they are calling banded hell. LOL

I had/have more time that I could have taken off but my husband is coming home from Afghanistan sometime next month and I am going to take some time off then since it's been a year since I have seen him. The pants I wore today hit right at the same level as some of the punctures but you can be sure I will not make that mistake tomorrow!!! :thumbup:

It's nice to talk to someone who is going through the same thing. Lets see if we can stay in touch!! Good luck in your journey!

We must stay in touch. I think it is great we are just starting out. I'm so excited to be talking with someone that is going through this.

I will remember the clothing issue you had and use a bandaid if I run into that one lol.

Thanks for your input on the burping thing. I hope it goes away soon. I start a new job next Monay and can't imagine how that will feel with this. Everything else is perfect and I'm not even hungry. I almost forgot congrats on your band too.

You mentioned your hubby was coming home next month and you must be so excited. Tell him thank you for his service to our Country and my prayers are with you both.

You know I wish I had a scale that weighed me. Mine goes to 320 and I'm not there yet. I have to wait until Oct 26th to find out if I lost anymore. Bummer