Hello everyone looks like i am the newest member. Im hoping to get alot of helpful information and insight. I am 4 days post op things went great, i dont follow up with my doc until the 21st. Im kinda clueless and not sure how to describe how i feel.. wierd i guess it feels like when i drink its at my diaphram and then it kinda wiggles its way down. I did lose 8 pounds since 4-8-2010 im scared of losing it too quick and scared of acess skin. I am also emotionally struggling with wanting to eat of course i havent and cant but i really really want too. Is this at all normal (or am i doomed and it didnt work)... also why is my band not filled yet i know they want to wait till post op but im concerned things will get worse once the band it filled and tightened... Would love ur insight and thoughts .... thanks

I had my surgery in October (wow! 6 months, really??) From the sounds of things, you probably have some swelling inside.... once that goes down, you will find that things go down much easier. Immediately post-op, I lost quite a bit also, but that slowed WAY down after I healed. Then, it is a slow process to find just the right amount of fluid to put in your band. For me, this allowed me to get used to the changes a little bit at a time.

It is different for every person, but what you said sounds very normal to me. Just take your time, stick to the instructions your doc gave you for this healing period, and you will be fine. :thumbup:

Viking girl- thanks for the imput.. I do still feel swollen kind of. Today I have a boost of energy and I feel like I need to move around but I dont want to over do it... Taking it one day at a time...