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My doctor said that it's normal and he told me to keep taking it easy. He also got on to me for picking my daughter (30lbs) up in front of him and he told me that was my problem (bending and the weight). Lol. But unless it's just excruciating, I think we're fine. He said it takes a lot longer for the port to heal than the rest. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Maybe, but are you sure that it's the medicine that made you constipated? I know it's very normal to not go near as much on the post op diet. I didn't go til almost a week after either and I've only gone like 3 times since surgery on the 12th. Lol, TMI, but whatever! If you're having pain, take something! You'll heal much faster! =) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

No worries, deep breaths do the same thing. It's uncomfortable to do, but I promise it'll help. The "breathing thing" (I don't know the name... Someone help me out here! Lol) just measures how much air you're taking in, it's just a little plastic device. And no, no hernia for me! Hopefully you'll be skinny AND heartburn free, huh?! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

It gets better! If you can, just sleep and walk for the next few days. Lol. That's what I did! May you have peaceful and skinny dreams tonight! xx Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

I might require an intervention sometime soon. Lmao. I'm addicted to Pinning on Pinterest! We're moving in less than a month and I've got tons of projects planned to start the second we're unpacked. I've already started cooking all kinds of stuff that I've pinned! Good thing about it though, is that I'm not really interested in eating it... Just making it for the boyfriend and daughter (Who could eat lard for a week and not gain an ounce. Definitely didn't get that from me!) satisfies me greatly. =) Anyone in Houston? I need a garage saling buddy... I need some "junk" drawers and side tables for a project. Lol. (I've always loved turning trash to treasure!) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

When I "eat" (drink) my food, I've been getting a pain in my lower left side. Is this my.... Full alert? I'm so ashamed that I've never really felt full, it's always been stuffed cause I'd clean my plate and eat because I just wanted to! Again, I just had surgery on the 12th. I've been thinning mashed potatoes and other thicker stuff. I was told this was okay, but maybe I should just stick to the cream Soups and broth? =/ my "mashed potato water" makes me feel full and gives me more energy than the other stuff. =( lol, all I wanna do is sleep this week! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Thanks for all the feedback! Negativity doesn't really affect me, but I'm the type to speak up. Lol. I just want to ask them what the hell they were thinking when they got the band! On another note, when I "eat" (drink) my food, I've been getting a pain in my lower left side. Is this my.... Full alert? I'm so ashamed that I've never really felt full, it's always been stuffed cause I'd clean my plate and eat because I just wanted to! Again, I just had surgery on the 12th. I've been thinning mashed potatoes and other thicker stuff. I was told this was okay, but maybe I should just stick to the cream soups and broth? =/ my "mashed potato water" makes me feel full and gives me more energy than the other stuff. =( lol, all I wanna do is sleep this week! Chugging along. <3 Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Hi guys! I'm new here and looking to make some friends! I start my Pre Op diet tomorrow, another appointment on Monday to finish lab work and we're scheduling my surgery date then as well! I'm getting banded by Dr. Reilly in Houston, Texas from True Results! I'm extremely excited to say the least! I can't wait to be a big fat loser! =P I can't stop thinking about what I want to wear when I hit my goal! I miss shorts and tank tops REALLY BAD! Lol! I'd love to be back in sports and to be able to keep up with my daughter! Man! Makes me happy just thinking about it! A local buddy would definitely be twice as awesome! I'm 23 and currently a stay at home mommy of an awesome 2 year old little girl! Either way, I've been snooping on these forums for a few days and all of you seem like the people I need to be around right now! I'm avoiding telling most people because I don't feel like dealing with negative ones! I'll be on tomorrow! Goodnight guys! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Wtf just happened here! Lol. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

So, I have a bunch of friends on another app that I use and I'm starting to see a pattern in a few of them. It's almost every day they post "today wasn't good, tomorrow will be better", well, yeah, that works here and there and we ALL have bad days, but for most of us - tomorrow actually comes. It's not my concern or my business, really, but they post this, like I said, almost every day! I'm not sure if I want friends like that. Is that wrong of me? They're sweet people, but posting that over and over makes me want to speak up and question why they even got a band to begin with. Eating that much and that poorly sure can't be good on the band either! I'm in no way perfect and I expect to have hiccups here and there, but ugh, just had to vent. Is it wrong of me to want to delete them? They constantly get positive feedback from others, and I wish I could keep giving my support to them, but you can only help someone so much, right? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

I'm finishing up my huge tub of Elite fusion but it's made me feel like I have indigestion or reflux (don't know, never has either prior to surgery) the most out of all the fluids I've been taking in, so I gave it up already. =( Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

Thank you. =) I'm not in a rush, but I do feel that I'm not getting enough Protein. I'm having a very hard time. I got unflavored and I'm going try to add more to my soup today. It kinda gets pasty so I have to spread it out during the day. Lol. But I'm taking my Vitamins, I can't be too bad off. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

I'm sorry that ya'll are uncomfortable. =( Hope ya'll feel better! And FYI, when I said mashed potatoes, I meant really thin, watery mashed potato Soup. Lol. They weren't great at all, but went down fine, as does cream Soups. I'm sooo nervous to start other foods in a couple weeks. Lol. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

I have a crappy feeling deep in my throat... Reflux, indigestion, I'm not sure - I've never had either. As for restriction, I wouldn't be concerned as far as having a problem with it. All doctors are different. Mine puts a small amount of Fluid in during surgery, so maybe that could be the difference between you and I? When is your first fill? Stick to whatever post op diet you're on and try to take it easy (food wise) until a fill! =) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

I have my blog on here. If you add me as a friend you should be able to view it straight from my profile! I have it set to friends only so I don't get views from non LBT members. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk