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Just got back from the fill. Lost 2 more pounds so at least I didn't gain! Got 2cc's in my band and she's pleased with my progress . Wasn't bad at all. Don't know why I got myself so worked up.

I go for my first fill in less than 2 hours from now and I'm really nervous. I am afraid it will hurt and I'm afraid she wont be able to find my port. I guess I need to have faith in my surgeon and PA and quit the worrying but it's human nature. Guess I'll let you all know how it goes later. Wish me luck.....

Thanks everyone. I'm not eating the wrong things (have only like twice) but too much of the good things. I will start measuring. I did really well on post op diet (directly after surgery) but once allowed to move to solids/soft foods, it's been really hard. I did just call my surgeon and they up'd my fill to this coming Monday instead of the following like I originally been scheduled for. Also, they suggested everything you all stated here, smaller plates, portion control, Protein first. I will start back today better. Eating yogurt now. They did say that while they prefer me only eating 3 meals a day, if I am just really hungry, TRUE hunger, I can have a snack that is protein based, so I wont overeat at my meal.

I was banded on Aug. 23 so this week makes 5 weeks post op. I'm on soft foods (not mushies) and can try to reincorporate foods back into my diet. I don't have a fill yet (go on Oct. 8) and am able to eat pretty much anything. Which leads to overeating. I still don't eat NEARLY as much as I did pre-band but I know I'm not doing how I should. I'm worried about stretching my pouch. Food just tastes good and I keep eating. Then I get a stabbing pain in my chest through to my back and my stomach hurts. I don't do it at every meal. Because of no restriction, I'm still eating big bites and eating fast. Any advice or suggestions? I don't want to fail at this.

Happened to me also. I dont scratch them just rub them.

$3.87 in Bloomington, Indiana It's awful!!!

So I go on Oct. 8 for my first fill. I was banded Aug. 23 and lost 11lbs prior to surgery and 13lbs, the two weeks between surgery and my 2 week follow up. I'm wondering what the fill feels like? Does it hurt when they do it? How do they find your port? What if they can't find it? Full of questions..... Please any info would be appreciated.

Just got back from my 2 week post op and since surgery ive lost 13 pounds!!!! I can now move to mushu foods!!! I may truly have lost a little more because im bloated from being on my monthly!!! They said everything looks great and to not focus on calories yet just protein. I feel so good about myself right now.

Oh I had the exact same feeling. Im 13 days post op and im still experiencinf little tweeks of oain and im starving but tomorrow i am supposed to be upgraded to mushy foods so hopefully things will fet better for me. I was sore and sickly for about 4 days or so. It will get better. Hang in there!

I was having the same problem. Pre-op I bought lots of Unjury because I liked it - all flavors. Now 13 days post op I was having trouble gagging them down. Today I used Unjury chocolate splendor w/ 8 oz skim milk (added protein) and a squirt of sugar free Hershey's syrup and some ice. I blended it all and am able to drink it. They chocolate syrup helped ALOT. It was expensive at my store ($4.07) but if it helps get the protein down, I'll pay it. And since I only used a squirt it should last a while. I used all the chocolate protein powder today but still have vanilla and strawberry that I might add a squirt to also and try it. Keep trying to get it in, I'm preaching to myself here, but we def need the protein. Good luck:)

Well, as the title says, I started my period over the weekend. Sorry if it's TMI but it's facts. I have absolutely NO energy and I am 12 days post op. I am so sick of protein shakes, soup, sf jello and sf popsicles I could scream! I go to Dr. on Friday for my 2 week post op and i'm supposed to get moved to mushies then. Surely that will help! Wont it? I'm really having second thoughts on what I have done to myself. I want FOOD so bad! I am not a good one to go without food while on my period at all. Any one have any suggestions or even words of encouragement? A lady down the hall who knows about the surgery said I look like I'm melting cause I've lost weight. I don't know how much because I don't have a scale at home but I hope she's saying that being true and not just trying to perk my mood. Hate this:( Just want to whine and cry but i can't because I did this to myself.

So im 10 days post op and had been feeling decent. Today i was getting up off the couch and felt excruciating pain at port site and it felt like it popped or something. Now im really sore. What could have happened? Did my port flip or detatch? Please pray neither of those happened.

I was banded aug 23 and feel the same way! I want to sink my teeth into something also. And i cant stand much more of the shakes and strained soup is about to drive me nuts!!!! I feel you, Jason, i do.

Lol no def not pregnant. Thats been fixed for 15 yers. Lol