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I think I know what you mean. It doesn't take me two hours to drink a shake and sometimes not even 10 minutes. If I gulp instead of sip nothing seems to happen. I do get a little gassy though. I don't do it on purpose sometimes I just forget. I think once the fills start it will become more of an issue and maybe even painful to do. I'm glad it's a little forgiving now while I'm learning.

That's what I did and it was approved in three days! Call 'em! Also they can give you the approval number. My experience through this process was that the girls in the office wouldn't automatically call you with the approval either so if you want it done you have to do it yourself.

I was banded on the 5 th also. When I bend down I have a shooting pain at the top of my left shoulder still. (Where the bra strap would be) it is so crazy painful and by far the biggest problem I've had yet. I may be a little behind but I went on my first 20 min walk today.

It's gone now EXCEPT when I bend down I get a sharp pain in my left shoulder. Not sure what the heck is going on. Monday I have my first post op dr appt. I'll ask about it. How are you?

Hey there! Congrats! I was banded 10/5 so I'm just a few days ahead of you. Concentrate on the healing process and making friends with your band. The rest will come!

I am 9 days post op. I took pain meds for 1 day after surgery. I went back to work 3 days later. Trapped gas was an issue but is resolved daily walking a little. Excess skin seems to be less of an issue the younger you are and the more active you are but it is also a little bit nature. Lap band allows you to have a powerful tool. No malabsorption but you do need to follow the rules. Protein, Vitamins etc. You'll be around a long time for your kids too!

I was 9 and skinny. I was attending WW with my mom after she had my brother. My mom was talking to her about not wanting me to be fat ( again i was a toothpick so ???) and she took me aside to have a " pep talk". I think it was just the ignorance of the times. I wasn't even able to gain weight ( though I tried) until much later in life. There is something very sublime about looking into the eyes of a young you. You can see behind the eyes to what she really is thinking and going through. I'm so glad I have this opportunity to change for her and do for her what no one ever did.

Yeah it can be. Try chicken Soup flavor unjury. Even if u sip it all day u'll at least get ur protein in!

I have lived most of my adult life in third person, going through the motions. I also am a child of pain who realized quite early on ( from a ww meeting instructor) that boys don't like fat girls. I was given my coping tool right then. I just wrapped myself up in a fat suit where I can justify why everyone in my life has failed me, including myself. After all, a skinny girl would never take this abuse! I recently got a picture of myself when I was 5 and put it on my refrigerator. I thought to myself " if I found that girl on the road, crying, battered, abused, how old I treat her?" Would I not take her home, bathe cloth comfort and sooth her? Would I abuse her? Blame her? Remind her daily of her past? Of course not! I would change her lot n life. I'd show her a new way. I'd be proud of her and I would love her. So why in the hell haven't I? That is my mindset for this journey.

Jean mini skirt with legging and a tshirt and not have everyone thing " what the...?"

I just stumbled upon this thread and I'm confused what all the fuss is about. I didn't see anything wrong with your ( or anyone's) post. Seems to me though, by you saying that you post " just to post" and not for a comment is describing a blog for this venue. I would read it if you blogged, as I'm sure others would. Maybe this forum isn't exactly right for your desired effect. Thanks for sharing.

That left shoulder thing is crazy. Mine still hurts, 8 day out! Congrats btw!

Man so it wasn't just me! It was a LOT of phlem. Felt like I was choking on it. Went away after a day or so. How bout you?

Not sure but I'd call and bug them. My drs office told he it took 2-3 weeks. 2 days later I called the insurance company and bugged them. Next day I got my approval. Be your own advocate! Good lunch!

Yeah it's hard for me too. I'm only getting lie 450 cal in and can barely get 6 cups of Water. It'll get better though. I'm 8 days in and it's already easier.

It's terrible huh? I am one week post op and still in pain from gas

I was banded last Friday and returned to work the following Monday. This has affected my ability to get rid of all the gas so I'm still uncomfortable. I get to start the purée diet tomorrow - thank god! I wore a skirt to work today that I haven't been able to wear in about a year! Woohoo! 19lbs lost since preop.