hmw3flower

HI, just read your post and feel the same way. I was banded mid-Aug, on smash and mash and wonder how I'm not dropping weight. I know I'm still recovering, but the idea of eating this little and not budging on the scale for a week+ has me bummed and wondering if I'm doing things correctly. At first I felt so full, just having very small amounts of liquids and purees, but now I think it is all just running right through the band. The swelling from the hernia repair, etc must be going down, tho. I have my first fill next week so I'm looking forward to that. I guess the real worry is about failing. Thanks for the support!

I didn't feel nauseous because I had an anti- nasea patch behind my ear for 5 days. Ask for one. I also took Vicodin, just get a pill crusher from the hospital staff and use that to crush your meds. I'm afraid to swallow pills yet. Had my surgery 16 days ago. Don't worry, the first week is a blur, mostly getting over anesthesia. You'll do great! -lapinMsT

Hi there, I'm Tracy and was just banded (hiatal hernia repaired too) on Thurs. I have lots of tightness in my chest, stomach, and shoulders. Anyone else have similar experience? So happy to strart this journey! Married, 3kids -16,14,11.