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Hey all! I'm almost at 4 weeks, doing pretty well except still can't have dairy. I'm almost to the soft stage & can't wait! I'm down 43 pounds since I started the liquid diet. I can tell in my face & some of my shirts are hanging by my stomach! Hanging!!! Glad to hear everyone is doing well Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I ate canned fruit on the liquid diet pre op & o...m...g... It was horrible. It was no sugar added in Water just like for after surgery but whatever artificial crap they put instead of sugar did not agree with me. It was hours of me feeling horrible followed by you know what. I try to stay away from artificial sweeteners but the dietician said its fine. Well apparently not for me Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I would keep a record of what you're eating & what the effects are so you can see if there's a trend. That's how I figured out it was the dairy. Its a bummer but better than being miserable. Good luck! Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I've had IBS for over 10 years & had my band 2 weeks. I haven't been taking my meds either bc I'm not eating bad. But my lactose intolerance has come back. Can't do cottage cheese, yogurt or even fudgsicles. I tried the lactaid pills & they made me so bloated & uncomfortable so I've just been avoiding dairy. Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

U can't really "see" it but u can definitely see a bump Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I ended up in the er. The pain was so bad that gas x & walking for an hour didn't help. I was having trouble breathing. Turns out there was a huge air pocket near the band. They did a bunch of tests, gave me some pain meds & after 4 hours everything looked good & I was feeling much better so I went home. I still have a little gas pain but can breathe normally. That was the worst feeling ever. So thankful to be feeling better & be home Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

Yeah Idk what's worse, the diarrhea or feeling so bloated & full from the lactaid pills Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I'm 1 week & 3 days post op. Still having pain from the gas. Yesterday it was so bad it hurt to breathe. This morning is a little better but I'm having pain right in the middle of my chest. Not sure if its gas pain or morning band. Maybe both? What does morning band feel like? Any suggestions to help? Thanks! Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I got the lactaid pills and tried them tonight with cottage cheese. They did work but I feel so full & bloated. Still have pain from the gas from surgery now with the lactaid pills it seems worse. Idk if its worse to have diarrhea from the dairy or feel bloated & uncomfortable from the lactaid. Anyone else have this going on? Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

Yeah its weird looking back at how much I used to eat compared to now...wow! I get full from a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese now, before it took me a couple sandwiches from mcds! I do get bummed & miss it sometimes but I don't miss feeling so full that I'm sick & uncomfortable. I know its hard right now but I just keep telling myself that I did the right thing & it will get easier & it'll all be worth it Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I just got mine 7/31. I feel the same way. I stopped eating bc I was bored of the liquids & my doctor yelled at me bc I need the Protein. Staying home & watching TV sucks bc u see all the commercials for all these delicious restaurants. Ive been getting depressed too thinking "is all this gonna be worth it?" Well let me tell u that when I stepped on the scale yesterday at the doctors office & saw 10 more pounds gone since surgery & 30 total since the liquid diet hell yeah it is!!! I've never been able to lose more than 20 on my own. The hard work will pay off. Stay positive, reach out for help as you've done & your gonna do great! Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

That's what I am following too Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

Just went for my post op appt today, lost another 10 pounds! I'm down 30 since the liquid diet!!! I can't believe it! I'm bored with the liquids but as long as the weight is going that's all that matters Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I'm 1 week post op & last night the gas went to my shoulder. Thought I was having a heart attack. Luckily my friend had warned me so I knew it wasn't but omg. Gas x helped but I couldn't sleep was tossing & turning all night. This morning it moved to my side which a little better but I got to the store & knew something was wrong. Idk if it was the heat (92 today) the car ride (lots of construction) or if I drank too much Water or too fast. I threw up in the bathroom then my mom drove me home (10 min drive) & I was throwing up in my condo parking lot. No food just water/spit. I got in my place & just lay on the floor for a half hour then took a 2 hour nap. I'm about 80% better now but I don't want to experience this ever again. Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanks. Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I got my band 7/31 & mine just started tonight. Omg thought I was having a heart attack. Gas x helped but its still pretty bad. Hope it goes quick for all of us! Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324