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Thank you all, for your replies. I realise this is not normal behaviour and I need to rectify it. I will take on board all you have suggested and see if I can make this work for me.

I've been banded since 2007 and I only recently started visiting this site... Stupid on my part. I learned quite a few things here. I wish I had been on here when I first started out. While reading different posts to help me with my pouch dialation problems 2 weeks ago I noticed many people who have had their bands removed. In the past I had port infection due to a tummy tuck, esophogeal hernia( which they originally thought was a band erosion) it was only when I was under anethstisia did my doctor see the problem and when I woke up I was totally ecstatic because I thought I would be waking up to having my band removed.it wasn't and I was grateful. I read so many people saying how it was the worst mistake by getting banded, but I feel so lucky. It's worked so well and the problems I had were my likely self induced, you know not chewing properly, the dumb tummy tuck which wasn't necessary. Those problems could have been avoided. The thought of being without my band it frightening. This last problem of pouch dialation was a strong reality check. I have to remember how to eat and chew properly. Just because so many years have past I must not become complacent . I was lucky to find so much info on these post at bariatric pal. I grateful for the posts I read and for future knowledge I can obtain just by reading other people's stories. I just wish I read more stories of people who have had great success with their band. I know I did and I love my band and can't image myself without it.

Fortunately the hiccups went away after the second day. O had diarreah yesterday and today but I think its due to the fact that I'm already having light soups and Greek yogurt. Other than that I feel better. A bit weak thought. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 2 days post op and have had very little pain. I only took the narcotics on day 1 because I was having horrible back pain from the position I was in during surgery. I came home today and took one dose of Tylenol for some mild pain this afternoon. I didn’t have any gas pain either. I’ve eaten tiny quantities of soft foods today without issue.

Thank you. This is very informative

Its totally normal. Our bodies are very efficient and don't waste. What happens is when the cells holding fat are depleted they fill with water. Our bodies do this because it would be inefficient to destroy a fat cell immediately, in case we need fat storage at a later time so water is stored in the cell until the body realizes that the cells are truly no longer needed. Then all the water and cells are let go. Its known as the whoosh effect, there are many articles online about it. here is a link for you to read up on http://100down.org/the-whoosh-effect/ Just stick to your plan and ride the wave

(waves) I felt that way too at first props for doing what you are doing, keep going and listen to your body. I had my surgery in October 2017 and I'm only now in the low 190's because of meds, muscle mass and I probably am a slow loser. This is the best choice you've made for the rest of your life, it's a marathon, not a sprint. It's something to be sustanable long term. Well done on how far you have come. It takes guts to do what we have done, I had no idea I'd not have a 'honeymoon' year like most do. The medications for my depression only in the last month have started metabolizing fully. For me, the hardest part has been mental, be kind to yourself pamper yourself like spa day or spa at home day get your hair done nails done etc. I've seen so many inches fall off however, the weight will follow. It's just a portion of the picture. Keep your chin up.

Hello everyone! I am a July sleever as well!! My date is on July 2nd! I’m so excited and anxious!! It’s been a long time coming and it is now just around the corner. My program doesn’t require a preop diet. However I have read that those who do the diet have an easier transition afterwards so I am doing a version myself! Can’t wait to go on this journey will you guys! 💜

Thank you! I eventually just went to bed and it went away by the next morning, lol. Definitely just trial & error!

I had the opposite done the day of my surgery. I had an issue with scar tissue from chronic heartburn tightening my esophagus until it was difficult for me to swallow when I ate. The day of surgery, they stretched my esophagus and haven't had an issue since. RNY 12/20/16 32YO 5'9" HW- 408 SW- 388 CW- 247 current BMI- 27 Sweat is just fat crying!