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Wow you should pat yourself on the back. That Is great that he wants to use you on tv. He really thinks u came along way. Keep up the good work and those last pounds will come off

That's true what they are saying. You won't feel hungry after surgery just remember the band is there no matter on how much you can eat. I think of it like this, if I eat to much it may get stuck or I will get sick and believe me that will scare me to death and I dont want that to happen or I will be having a panic attack lol

Just don't give up. You might just need to try different things until u find what's right for you. Believe me we all hit that stage, that's why the dr says stay of the scale everyday lol

Me and my better half actually had our surgery the same day so we support each other. My ex is always trying to put me down with the choice u made like saying u could of did it on your own like me. Just always rubbing it in my face. So that can make a person kinda depressed. If your husband doesnt support you then we all are here to support you.

Thanks guys for all the info you shared. I haven't had any of the problems yet but I haven't had a fill yet either. I do eat small and chew chew lol. Good luck everyone

I'll be truthful with you, if you are 100 percent wanting to change your life and not let anything get in your way you will achieve it. Also do exactly what the dr tells you and not try to cheat because that will only cause you to fail later with the band but if you do, don't beat yourself up but go at it again. I myself have lost my appetite and I feel if your not hungry u won't want all the foods your used to having. Don't let yourself go to long being hungry and stop when your satisfied. When u stop sometimes it hits u in a few minutes and your like feeling really full lol. But if you do everything your dr says and it won't always be easy, you'll do great. There is alot of people that thought they couldn't do it but they did and they have the success stories to show it. Good luck

I think we all hit that plateua. Sometimes you have to play with it like up your calories a little or lower them and of course exercise. That works alot of times. Your body gets used to certain things so you have to switch it to get your body pumping again. I wish you luck

That's great that you got off that. When I got this band I made sure I was going to work with it, it's a good thing to not abuse something that can give us a better life. Thanks for your caring thoughts. It's nice to have others to talk to threw this journey. But when I had my surgery I had that gas pain in the shoulder they talk about. It went away after about 3 days then the day before yesterday I was laying down watching t.v and I felt the pain in my shoulder again and then it kinda went down my arm and made my hand go numb and tingle, so I started researching on here and noticed some had it to even after 7 years. I did come across a few that had it in there hands like me and they said there is a nerve beside your stoma and when u move or eat certain things it can touch that nerve and irritate it. I'm thinking that's what my problem is. I sure hope it goes away for good. They also had a lady that had it so bad she had her band removed, I will never do that because I enjoy what the band is helping me with. I have lost 7 pounds since my surgery 2 weeks ago so I'm doing good that's over 2 pounds a week. I sure can't eat no less than I'm already doing. I only eat around 600 to 800, I'm suppose to be eating 1300 calories a day but it just don't happen because I'm full. If you ever want to talk just private message me

I have been having my left arm hurting and tingling in my hand like carpal tunnel. This started right after I had surgery. I did have the gas in my shoulder and then it went away in a few days now 2 weeks later it has come back twice. I went to the dr today and he said it was panic attacks, ok I would say yes on that but for hours then no. Has anyone had this problem?

Thanks AKA I'll try that more. Hospitals don't know anything about bands.

I don't have anxiety. This thing last for hours. Just got back from the er and it's a irritated nerve. Alot of people have it on here. It was hurting bad. Thanks

That's great to hear. It will get better each day

Thanks alot

I went to the doctor today after being banded 2 weeks ago. He has started me on solid foods to see if I do well. Wish me luck that everything goes well. If you have any advice I should beaware of please post. Thanks

Thats good you haven't has a fill yet. I heard use them when you really need them. I'm not ready yet but still have 2 weeks

Thanks alot. I havent had a fill yet. I can't eat alot which I guess is a good thing. I will still take it slow. I had my first solid food and was able to only eat half and I was full and doing great on it. I go back in 2 weeks to get the first fill which I may still not need. They said when u start solids your stomach stretches a little. Was you able to eat more once you started the solids than before while you were on liquids. I really hope my appetite don't pick up now with the new foods

Is there a reason why peoples ports flip or turn? Is this caused by anything the person does, such as lying against it or rubbing your pants against it, etc

So sorry to hear all that. I hope it gets better.

I finally moved the scale since surgery almost 2 weeks ago. I officially dropped 2 pounds. I didn't think that scale would ever move lol. Yay. I hope everyone else is still doing great

When did you normally start to lose a decent amount of weight after surgery. I know everyone's bodies are different, but wanted to hear everyones success.

I had my surgery May 9th. I was scheduled for 8:30am and had to be there at 6am. When I arrived I had to register and then I was taken upstairs to a room to put my gown on and get comfortable. Once I was in my bed they gave me a shot in the leg which suppose to help prevent blood clots and IV, after a hour I was taken to another room with other patients and a bunch of dr. After about 30 mins all my dr's came in and explained everything to me, once that was done I was wheeled to the operating room and they laid my arms out on each side and then put the mask on and said take a few breaths and it felt like seconds later I was waking up. After I was awake for a few I did have the pain in my left shoulder which was the gas they talk about, now that was a little painful. So after being in recovery for a few they sent me to another room an sat me in a chair and had me to take a few sips and then had we walk around. After a hour I was ready to go home. Once I got home I kinda slept allday, but felt pretty good.

Wow thank goodness you got it taken care of in time. Do keep a eye on that in the future. Take care and good luck.

I just started the blenderized diet today. Everything is still going down smooth. I ate about half cup of protein and half cup of cottage cheese, and I am full. Wish I could of filled up like this years ago. I haven't even had my band tightened yet and I get satisfied on a cup worth of food total. Yay

I was wondering on why does some folks bands slip. Is there a reason on this or does it just happen no matter on what you do.

I am trying to keep a eyeon my calorie intake and was needing a good free software to do that. Any suggestions? Thanks