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Sorry about your loss! And emotional eating is def hard to overcome! Way to go though. Kick it's butt! With positive thoughts like that you're bound to be on your way!!!

I agree with everyone! It self will be well worth it! It may not seem like it the first week but once u get past that it will be much better!!!

Yeah I completely understand! Haha I've lost like 12lbs. I hink my body is going into starvation mode now though. It's holding on to every oz which I expected to happen. I'm working on increasing my caloric intake!

Oh ok I was wondering which one u were! Haha oh wow that's great for her. Soon u will be on your way.

Haha that's funny it's okay. Close enough. I have blonde moments all the time! Did u get my message in the conversation section?

Yeah I agree. I actually think we had it done on the same day! Banded 12/13 right? Cause I'm post op day 9 too! Yes I would love to stay in touch too. We have a lot in common so far haha. And yes I have done a lot of research. Guess that's the nurse in me lol

I mean for me? Haha sorry. It might have went to junk mail. I will check there real quick!

It's maegan btw!

No I didn't. What email did u use?

Good luck today Susan! Keep me posted! Congrats on tour next step to success! I'm feeling much better every day!

I responded to the other post. But as far as wearing something there are abdominal binders that u could use that might help give your tummy support. I believe u can find them at Walmart or any drugstore. The spot you're describing I what mine feels like too. That's where your tummy is swollen and yes the port is in that area.

Mine hurts on the left a little above my belly button like that whole area. U nigt have overworked it or it could be gas buildup! Try to take it easy. I was very busy at work yesterday too. A lot of bending running around etc. I def felt it last night but I'm fine this morning.

I had cream of celery with tuna blended of course and tomato soup. There's a bunch of recipes I found on one the websites I use for consistency recipes that I'm going to try this week! Go on to lapband.com sign up and u can find recipes according to consistency. It's pretty cool!

Don't give in. Try to drink water in between. My hubby also had the hunger pains and he caved one day. Causes him a lot of pain for the day. Needless to say he went back to what he was doing cause it wasn't worth it. Take a walk watch tv read a book. Do anything to distract you!

That's awesome!!! Congrats!!!

What all can u have right now? Just protein shakes? I'm fortunate it enough to not feel real hunger still. And when I do it only takes a very small portion to satisfy it. It's actually not good cause I know I need to eat more. The protein just killed me though! I started creamy soups and mushiness today and so far I'm feeling better and still not hungry. I have fixing supper for my hubby too it's rough. I just want to taste everything. Thankfully I'm too scared. Lol hang in there. Hopefully it's not too much longer til u can have some consistency in your meals so they will stay with u longer!

Ok so for the past 3 days I still haven't been able to get one full meal down due to what I assume is horrible gas pain. I was banded on 12/13. I've been up walking around being active. It takes a good 3-4 hours before it subsides then I finally get hungry again and try all over. I once again get about 1/4-1/2 cup of protein shake drank before that feeling comes back again. I can't even get down water afterwards. I don't want to get dehydrated and I know I need my nutrients as well but I'm at a loss. What am I doing wrong? Please help!!!

I've never had that problem before. The only dairy does to me is break my skin out and that's only if it has fat. I'm allergic to the fat in dairy that's it. It's never caused gi issues. Thanks though. I'm off the shakes now. I think it was that type of powder I'm convinced. I had 1/2 cup of ff cottage cheese this morning with no problems! I'm hoping that's what it was! Thanks everyone for the advice.

Good luck and I agree. If it hasn't failed u yet why not!

Congrats! That's great for both of u guys! You both should set be proud of just losing and sticking with the new lifestyle!!!

Have u guys asked tru results? Just curious there is one in Tucson and Scottsdale!

Went back on day 5. First day was rough but it's been okay since. I have a a lot of help though and only work 4-5 hours at a time.

Congrats on the next step!