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The first week has not been easy. I was told my band has a small amount of fill. Water going down slowly but OK. smoothies (protein) go down very slow . . . almost need to work at it. On a follow-up call from my clinic I explained slight nausea, very light headed mostly from having difficulty taking in food. No appetite and really . . . nothing taste good. They said come in . . . but mentioned much of this was from swelling and will get better. It has gotten a little better each day . . . not much. Have digested very little in the last week . . . maybe two nutrituional drinks a day and that takes work. Is this normal. I'm sure I've lost weight . . . but feel very exhausted and weak. Should I go in to see the DR or will I continue to slowly improve? Is this normal for week 1 ???

Had my lap band procedeure last Thurs ( 2-17-2011). I am having a real problem getting anything down. Very weak and dizzy. No hunger whatsoever but even sipping liquids is difficult. Have probably absorbed a total of 120 calories in the last 4 days. Tonight I finally got down about 6oz of a blended Protein smoothie . . . took about 45 minutes and really worked at it. Feeling a little stronger after the smoothie. I find I digest slightly easier standing up . . . but some nausea is present . . . nothing in me to aspirate. Water doesn't even go down easy . . .I am soooo thirsty! I know I need to train myself to be more patient and sip . . . . which I'm trying to do. I called the Dr office today to find out the fill on my band and explained what was going on . . .was told there is a minimal amount of fill in the band and they said to come in . . . but also explained everything is still very swollen and tender and that may be my short term problem. Is this somewhat normal???? Any wisdom out there would be appreciated.