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Hey there, I know what you mean extactly-- I haven't had a similar situation, but I honestly was never thin even to have clothes to look at for inspiration. I was chubby my whole life with everyone telling me I'm fat and needed to loose weight, even when I got up to the point where I was just a little chubby. It hurts to know that the one thing that showed you were thin are gone, but just remember that you will be that thin again once you get the lap band (or look at pictures of yourself when you were that weight or mybe look in store windows of what you want to wear when you get down to that weight)! I was 246 lbs before I was banded and, within one month and one week of recieving the band, have lost 32.5 lbs without even trying. Self control gets so easy after you get it. I eat 1/3 of what I used to eat and I ate A LOT. An example Trust me, this lap band will work as long as you follow what your doctor says. Also, I have started this diet and maybe it'll work for you as well once you get passed the mushy food diet (Not that bad either). I have taken wheat completely out of my diet because (especially bread and pasta) expands in your stomach so you may be unable to get the rich protien that you need. Keep drinking milk, eating dairy, get protien and lots of water. Veggies are not mandatory so lots of meat and high-protien products and water. It has worked wonders for me! Maybe even start to know why you wait? You'll eat more now, but if you eat pasta and bread they are really bad for you. I loved pasta and don't miss it at all! It takes months to get all the referals. It is a tough process, but worth it in the end. Everyone is dfferent, but I garranty you will have success! Trust me, Natalie

Hi everyone, I have just gotten the surgery about 5 weeks ago and did not really have any problems after the first 2 weeks (normal gas and sour pains). I have been fine up till this past week. I have been having constipation so I took laxative. I obtained a stuffy nose about a half an hour later and it hurt whenever I breathed. I had pains like the first week, but they are getting better. Now, it has subsided a little--I have only been having weird sour/spasm pains under my left breast and that side. I also have a little opening in my one insition which I have to take care of with antibiotics for the next 10 days. I took the laxative the same day I started taking my antibiotics, I don't know if I am having a bad reaction to the laxative or the antibiotics. I started taking both of these Wed. and now it is Sun and I still have the pain. I saw my doctor for the opening on Friday and it seems to be closing up. I am putting on the medicine and looking at it every day. Avoiding getting it wet. Trying desperately not to do anything but heal this wound before I have to move in to school tomorrow. I have also been having a great deal of stress lately because I am about to move out and go to college away from my doctor and family. I know if I have any more problems I won't be able to get help. I also have another question--I never have any acid reflex, but I have that "full" feeling. Is this normal? I am eating 1/3 of what I was eating before surgery and have lost 32.5 lbs. Which is so wonderful! (246-214.5) If you have any insight in to any of my questions, I would greatly appreciate it! I am really worried! Thank You, Natalie

Hi Shirley, Thank you so much for your reply. You have really helped me. I think i haven't been drinking enough water because my doctor said the same thing. I have started drinking more water(and a little Prune juice) and now No problems! I believe I must be filled because I eat 1/3 of what I used to eat and I used to not get this full feeling, but I also wasn't eating food until a week ago. Everything you said seems to be what is happening to me! It was all induced by stress. I'm glad it is not physical, I am just mental! Thank You Very Much, Natalie