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Yesterday I had my first fill. I have had diarrhea for the past 24 hours. The doctor thinks I may have had a reaction to the gastroview (which I think is liquid barium) that they have me during the X-ray test. Anyone else experience this??

I don't mean to be the bearer of band news but once you hit "band hell" at about week 4 things get rough. I lost 15 pounds my first 6 days after surgery and then plateaued. Band hell, as my doctor called it, was rough. I cried a lot and started eating way more than I should have- no vomit because I had no restriction yet. I guess it varies by doctor. Mine just filled my band for the first time today. I lost 2 pounds just today so I'm starting to feel good again. It comes and goes, so I'm told. Just keep up the diet and control and I think we should all do great!

Hi everyone! I'm 14 days post surgery and I am getting a strange sensation UNDER my port area. When I go from a sitting to standing position, I feel like it is snagging on something. Hoping I didn't tear a stitch? I'm an orchestra director and do a lot of arm waving. Anyone else experience this?

Jayeedee I was banded on the 13th too! And yup, I had period issues too. Mine lasted way longer than it usually does. Doctor said it's normal with the rapid weight-loss and stress from surgery!

Very normal before the first fill. I got banded 3 weeks ago today, and I was crying the other night because the scale dropped 15 pounds the first week and nothing the past 2 weeks. I went for a check-up and the doctor said "welcome to lapband hell- the period between surgery and your first fill"- he doesn't expect much weight loss right now. I'm quite hungry. So I have to just watch what I am eating!

Hi all! Today I am 16 days post-op and I physically feel great. I am hungry- a lot more hungry now. And that is difficult. My first fill isn't until February 28th so I have another month to go. I'm also 21 days "sober" (as I joke) from soda. Pre-surgery I drank around 3 cans a day and I'm off completely. I'm in the puree stage and eating considerably less than pre-surgery. The first week of surgery I lost 15 pounds. It was incredible. After day 8 I've been stuck at the same number. I know I shouldn't be so concerned about the number, but it is frustrating. Anyone else experience this or have any advice? Thanks!

My doctor only wants me making shakes from Whey Isolate powder! It took me a long time to find one I can tolerate and it's still tough. Unjury is definitely the most decent I think!

Thanks for the encouragement. I am finding this "normal" as I read. I guess I am just wanting a "quick fix"- and like I said, with the HUGE change in diet for me I was expecting bigger results. I have a doctor appointment this week so I shall discuss with him as well!

I am day 14 and STILL behind on protein intake. It's hard for me to get down that much. In the morning now I make a heavier drink: 16 oz of skim lactaid (16g protein) milk and 2 scoops of protein powder. So in doing the math 16+26+26= 68g protein. I have yet to get the WHOLE thing down in a day, but it's getting closer each day. I found that making this ONE big drink is helping me get the protein in. When I was doing the smaller servings I couldn't get it down. Just keep working on it!

I'm 14 days post surgery and I gained all the strength back in my abdomen. Now, I am getting a strange sensation UNDER my port area. When I go from a sitting to standing position, I feel like it is snagging on something. Hoping I didn't tear a stitch? I'm an orchestra director and do a lot of arm waving. Anyone else experience this?

Hi Bri! Nope- I had the same thing happen. I was banded on the 13th and I lost 15 pounds in about a week. Now I've plateaued and have been stuck in the same weight area for a week. I'm hoping it will pick up again!!

I was banded the same day! Must have been our Friday the 13th luck- I'm in the same boat. I've noticed my taste buds have changed a lot too. Today, I was finally able to get one serving of protein in. Of course the doctors want me to do 3-4 servings a day. I'm going to try to do better each day. 4 days ago it made me gag. Today I got some down. I think it gets better as we heal!

http://www.cheeseandsunkist.blogspot.com/ I stumbled across this girl's page when doing research. It's amazing how fit she is now- VERY inspirational!!

Bri I am 25 as well. It's difficult to come to terms with the fact that I am in this position as well. I got in for surgery in 6 days. Glad I found this forum to read about things. I am nervous!!

This makes me feel better- 6 days until I go in for surgery! Glad to hear you are feeling so good!