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Elcee, Also, Don't feel sorry for me. God himself made my body to accommodate my man. I don't feel sorry for you, not really.

@ elcee ..wow

Ah, I forgot 6 is large for your men. My man is not on the teenie weenie committee. I'M JUST SAYING. @ Jonna WTH are you talking about? Really, I don't understand. @ Jackie I'm not concerned about my doctor being bothered. I am concerned about my comfort in this matter. @ elcee research is good. You may have wanted to do a bit of research before answering my question. Here is the thing, I'm not concerned about the physical placement of the band but of the reflexes which it may or may not cause. @ red, bromo and Lynn, you are all way too întellectual for me. @ Floridays. Thank you for being mature In this matter.

I'm not sure if it was the pain or just the fact that after I was aware that I was in a very fragile state.

Corrigan, I was so hungry. I did liquids days 1-3.5 but I was so hungry. I dont want to ruin my surgery my doc worked so hard. Is it to late to start over.

Elcee, I'm confused too. I feel pain. But is the pain from incision and surgery or overeating ? I'm suppose to still be on liquids per Dr orders but I was hungry. I feel pain first thing in the morning. I eat a yogurt. 3 hours later I eat real food, soft and mushie but real food. I can't bend down and pick something up off the floor without discomfort(Pain).

This is how I describe the pain. On a scale of 1-10 the pain Is a 5. On that scale of 5 the pain ranges from 1-20. If you do absolutely nothing but lay in bed days 1-3, depending in how good a friend she is to you, you may be able to go. That's my .02

Thanks everyone. I have been resting. I think the lifting did something bad. But better now. Still on pain Meds 6 days out. Not as much med as before but some, especially at night. Weird thing is u can eat anything without much discomfort, why? Today I had 2 eggs and a fish patty. Is this normal for day 6?

You may be tired bcz your not eating a lot of calories. That is a lot to lose in a week. Im six days out and I can eat anything.

Gas x works really well.

Hi Jon, Staff is awesome I agree. I didn't have nausea either. I've been trying to think of anything negative about my experience there. Can't think of one. Oh the pain.....lol. That's about it.

Hello, I had Dr Ren as well. I got my lapband on the 19th. I also believe on that day I got my first girl crush. She is such a beautiful woman. Anyway, my appt was for 1pm. I fell asleep waiting. Dr Ren and her staff were very attentive. Dr Ren checked In with me often before and after the procedure. I didn't see her after I got to the room but I can only imagine that she had to be exhausted. I felt no pain after the Meds, really, none. I adore my micky mouse shaped, white bandage. I got a heart shape bandage too on the small incision. Thank you NYU WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. The only thing I remember is walking down the hall to the OR. There was significant difficulty finding a vein for IV. That I remember. Then it was lights out. Hope I behaved when I was under if not I apologize. Came to with someone asking about pain. It was a 4. After a few shots I was good. Could have gone home but I flew in alone so I stayed over night. Couldn't sleep all night. Fell asleep about 4am and left at 5 am to catch my flight. This is now day 4 post op. Little discomfort but I can eat soupy food. J

Nice to meet everyone. Jason, I'm so sorry that happened to you. Have you considered asking your first surgeon for a partial refund? Not living is one thing but gaining is something very different. Not sure how everyone maintained that liquid only. For ne it was impossible.

Allergan

This lapband thing is huge. I'm investing in allergy

Thank you Caramel. Can't wait to weigh myself at first Dr visit. I'm amazed that I eat so very little and am so very full.

Seemed appropriate to me @ m1

My lapband was Monday too. I was in significant pain. Not hungry day 1 and 2. Day 3 and 4 very hungry. I took lots of pain Meds to get more comfortable. The tape was causing more pain than the incision so I took it off. Prayer works also. Today, day 4 much better than days before. I have had a very easy time getting things down, lol. Really the least of my concerns. Take comfort in knowing it sucks for me too. Maybe in a different way but still sucks.

Caramel, Not at all. No worries. You were honest, thank you. You can only tell me about your experience and you did. Your experience helped calm me a lot more than anyone. Continue being honest and real. @ Jim lol @ bring the pain. I would rather go thru this than the misery of being obese and able to eat enough food for a family of 4 at one sitting. Yep, did that often. Although I am whining and very cynical, I am very happy blasted pain and all. QUESTION: I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO CHEATED? I tried doing the 2 wk fast lost 10 pounds first week then ate once a day after that, up to the night before surgery. Also, I am now 4 days post op. Eating pudding, cream Soups and grits and eggs Kind of like grit and egg Soup but grits and eggs nonetheless Also, and this is big, I can eat pistachios. One at a time. I chew it until it becomes like paste then I swallow it. Then I drink something. Just curious if I'm the only one and ufr not how much have you list so far?

Wanna be, I cheat. I'm keeping it real. I didn't know I was cheating but I did. I started with cream Soups. Was never hungry. Still on cream soups. So that is my secret. I'm sure others have the same secret. Please don't cheat on my account. I'm just telling you about my issues.

Everyone thank you so much for responding. Common sense dictates that you research any procedure before having it done. Did that about 3 years. So for all the pre op peeps It's Going To Hurt. I'm not going to sugar coat it like some Do. Do not lift anything, PERIOD. The pain is not so severe on a scale of 1-10 the pain is about a 5. But on that scale of 5 it ranges from 1-20. That is a good description of the pain. It's like getting à spanking. It hurts. Not life threatening but will avoid it if I can. Hope this helps. Please continue to respond. This is fascinating.

Shirley, TMI babe. Thank you for responding.

Hmmm. You are told there will be pain when having à baby. Getting banded not so much.

LaBelle, How far post op are you?

Cynical not cubicle