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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 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!!!

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!!! 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.

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 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!

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.

Are you drinking protein shakes? They helped me alot.

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

I go in on Dec 3rd I want the next two days to go by fast. I am sooo hungry. The liquid diet is so much harder than I ever thought. The emotional part surprised me!!! anyone out there this way.