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Take a look at what you Are eating? Healthy small portions? Also have you checked with dr if you need a fill?

Weight has been a battle for me my whole life. 50 pounds is awesome. Just hop back on track. The problem is I love to eat and I know food will always be a struggle even with the band. It's a tool, get back to using it.

Had my band put in 1 week ago. I have developed a rash on my stomach. Anyone else ever experience this?

The rash is very itchy and bumpy. Called the dr. I have little bumps near the incisions then a larger rash on my lower stomach. Dr is seeing me later

When I was in the hospital they put something on my legs to massage them and also was give two injections in my stomach to avoid clots

This is happening to me as we speak. I had my surgery 6 days ago. It is just so annoying. Sometimes laying days helps me. I put an icy hot patch too that worked saturday

Was banded on may 2. I still have gas pain and Also pain in my left shoulder, arm and back. I haven't been able to consume much because when I do I get a very uncomfortable feeling. I do occasionally get a hungry feeling. I can't wait to feel better. The different feelings confuse me. I've needed something my whole life to help me lose weight. I truly hope this is it for me'

That is horrible. When I went to my support groups meetings I didn't find them helpful because no one at the meetings had gotten the band. They all had the other surgeries. When I met with my dr he told me to do what I wanted for myself. He did tell me that the band would be work and I would have to stick to a plan and that there was more success in bypass. I chose the band and had it done may 2nd. I met someone along my journey that also had the band done and she had a BMi over 50. Do what's best for you!

What is plication ?

I was banded on Tuesday. Walk around a lot to release the gas! Follow what your dr says to eat

I agree tomorrow is a new day. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. Fattening foods will always call my name. Just think if it was before the band you would have eaten more than 2 strips and 4 fries.

I was banded on may 1st. A day after the band I started having diahrea. I only ate jello and had a small amount of water and it was still happening as of today. I called my dr and he said that was not good. He advised me to eat banana, yogurt, and drink mint tea.

Wow that's awesome. I had my band done on Tuesday! I hope I am as successful

Patty I am right behind you. I have 120-125 to lose. It was uplifting to read how many people lost so much!

What helped you make your decision??? I am torn between both procedures!!

Wayne hOw long for you to lose the 165

Cocoabean, No issues for me on health either.

I totally agree about not having to cut. I like that too and having a one year old I really can't be off my feet for long. I like that the band is a pretty quick thing. I also feel like others that it is good to be monitored by a dr. Thanks everyone so much for your insight

I can't thank everyone enough for their replies. I have about 120 pounds to lose and I hope the band can do that for me.