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Beware, finger nail polish remover will sting on open wounds!

The band alone is some restriction, plus your tummy is swollen from surgery. If you follow the guidelines, most will lose weight with the liquid diet post-op. If not, it is likely your surgeon will replace some or all of the fill at you checkup appointment.

Janet... prayers for you friend!

I really cannot tell from the picture, but if you give it time to heal, you should be able to feel the port beneath the skin. Longest incision.

We will all be thinking about you! Come back to let us know how things go and congratulations on your surgery! It is the best decision I ever made for myself.

Tell the people you want to tell when you are ready. No... I don't keep it a secret, but there is a huge lack of understanding about the band that makes some people think it is easy easy way out. Nothing could be further from the truth. You will work danged hard to be successful. I would recommend that when you decide who to tell before surgery, take them with you to the seminars so that they can become educated as well. It is a personal decision and one that I am very happy with. Most people don't know about the band. My family and two closest friends plus a few thousand on LapBandTalk are the only ones! LOL!

Keep the faith. You can do this. Everyone is different. You may be able to lose without fills. Many people have lost over 100 pounds with no fills. Just continue to follow the instructions as you have been and allow the body to heal. I hope the unfill helped you feel better. Best wishes, and please bring your questions here. But... be aware, we may tell you to ask your doctor because most of us have no medical training, just experience with what works for us. I hope you are feeling better soon!

Keep with the program! We all lose at different rates. Are you logging your food and portions? If not I recommend MyFitnessPal. Sometimes we are eating more than we realize and this program will help to point that out!

I agree with Missy, this does not sound normal at all!

Good luck to you both! Congratulations on your decision to do something for yourself!

These are the tough days, but you can and will be successful. We will be here with you! TH9ink positive!

Until the fill you may experience hunger... we call it bandster hell for a reason. Keep following your meal instructions. This too will pass. You can do it!

I am on long term 1/2 dose Miralax every other day. Still... at 19 months. I was never constipated before surgery. Talk with your PCP or surgeon, there are things to do. Warning... mine told me not to even think about considering myself constipated on the liquid diet until after 5 days. Your solid food intake will improve this as you progress.

Track you body measurements. Inches lost is weight lost. If you don't think 40 pounds is a loss pick up a big bag of dog food at the grocery store and carry it around for a while. It is HEAVY! Keep up the good work. Sometimes the brain takes a while to catch up since you see yourself every day. Trust in the scales and consider the body measurements. Good luck!

Be your own motivation. Want to lose! Yes, I too recommend My Fitness Pal, and I would also suggest an evening hobby. Sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, anything to keep the hands busy! Good luck. You can beat head hunger.

I was told 6 weeks!

Woohoo! Keep up the great work!

Welcome and congratulations on your decision. It is the best thing I ever did for myself!

Walking can never hurt!

Great start! Keep up the good work. I can see you losing already! Congratulations.

Take care of the constipation and then talk to your doctor is the pain is not gone.

Good morning ladies... internet service is back up at the boat so I can use a real computer! Sounds like busy weekends for all. Janet... rest Dee... glad you family had such a fun day! Cawa... keep floating Carole... prayers for Sushi and looking forward to the 26th! Diane... are things calming down for you... likewise can't wait to meet in person! Mini... you are looking great, keep up the good work! Dawn... maintaining focus is hard... I have been struggling with mine too. When I am not at home, I tend to lose focus easy. Everybody have a good Sunday and a great new week!

Just a quick goodnight to my favorite people! Love you all!

Carole, hope Sushi improves on meds.

OK logged the dang ginger snaps!