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I was banded 12-3 I just started having pain around my port about an hour after I eat. I have not had a fill in a month. Has anyone else had this problem?

Miralax mix it with water or crystal light. It has no taste and does not give you the stomach cramps that laxatives do. when I was band in Dec I used it about twice week and drank lots of water. Now I know when I do not get all my water in because I get constipated very painful...WATER is the key to keep everything working correctly....

I had my first fill yesterday 1.5cc this morning it took me 5 hrs to get a protein shake down. And I had a lot of gas (burping). I called the dr office and they had me come back in this afternoon and the dr took some out. He told me that if I was to tight the only way it will get better is to have some fluid taken out. I feel so much better. I was able to drink soup for dinner. I was disappointed at first because I want the weight to come off fast. But I have decided I did not get like this over night and the weight is not going to come off overnight. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

I got my fill today...it was not as bad and I had thought it would be. Back on liquids for 1 1/2 days...then gradually start adding foods back in...I am glad it is over with. I will be able to sleep tonight..

My first fill is suppose to be tomorrow. I am so nervous I know the dr is going to numb the area first but I am still scared. I pray like Banjo for a dr with a good aim!!!

People are going to say and think what ever they want. They judge us for everything. I am only one month into this (banded 12-03) and have been going thru the judging and comments since I have been back to work. . I can really tell in the way I feel and look that I have lost 28lbs. At first I let their comments get me down. I have decided what is really important IS HOW I FEEL AND WHAT I THINK not their opinions. They people that Love and truly care about me are supportive and that is all I need right now. this journey is not easy by no means it is going to have alot of ups and downs. I have to be positive minded for this work for me. We can all do this if we truly want this to work!!!

Thank you everyone!!! Very helpful I will go to GNC tomorrow and see about getting the protein shots as the thought of my hair falling out is AWFUL and if it helps with loosing faster I am all for that. thanks again

I was banded on 12-03 and dont feel any restriction either. I also take extra time to chew everything really good. I am still doing the protein shakes in the morning. And doing mainly liquid and soft foods still just to be safe. I was also told no liquid in band but food could still get stuck.

I was banded Dec 3rd. I am having a real hard time getting 60 grams of protein in everyday. Does anyone know what happens when we do not get enough protein everyday? Thank you

Thank you everyone!!! Good to know I am not alone and everything I am going thru in normal. I will get off the pity potty and stop feeling sorry for myself. I am goning to take each day a minute at a time. I can do this! Thanks again I need to be grateful!

I was banded last Monday. Today I have been having the worse pains in my upper back and around my incisions. I am assuming gas I have tried Gas X and walked for four hours today non stop as I was told to walk to get the gas out. I am really questioning my decision. I dont know how much longer I can do this. No food still on liquids going on a month now. I want to chew something. I was doing really good till today and I guess with the pain it is all getting to me. I said something to my family and all I got was this is what you wanted. I dont know what response I wanted but I do not that one. I truly figured by week two I would be better than this. Anyone else out had any of the above happen? I need someone that understands I feel so alone right now.

I was banded on Monday. the first week of pre-op I swore someone else took control of my body. I would yell and scream for no reason at times I scared myself. The second week of preop is better.

I was banded on Monday. I am sooo swollen. Had the procedure done laprospically 6 holes. Has any one else out there had this issue and if so how long before starts going down? I am soo swollen I am not able to fit into any of my pants they will not go around my waste. So depressing considering not eating anything and just keep getting bigger. I called dr they say normal but I just keep getting bigger:( makes want to cry is this all worth it....I am starving myself and not even able to fit into my pants.UGGGG!

Are you drinking protein shakes? They helped me alot.

I am scheduled for Dec 3rd. Excited and nervous! I'm in Missouri also