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Thanks for your kind words and support. That was truly a rough time for me, but luckily I was able to get the Rx and that helped a ton. Plus some gas x helped greatly with getting it out. However I do have a question. I'm a little over 2 weeks post op and I just had my first fill this past Friday, but what am I supposed to feel? Is it supposed to be tight like it was right after surgery? I have some restriction I guess because I can't eat as much as before, but I'm not sure if it's me being mental because I'm scared to eat due to fear of getting " stuck" or gaining back the 20 lbs I lost or because I physically can't because of the band. Oh and can I get some suggestions on other means of protein that's soft? I just got braces and eating meat is not gonna happen right now and I'm sure I shouldn't be surviving on mashed potatoes and apple sauce.

Thanks for all the support!! Day 3 post op and the gas is still trapped but it is moving, slowly but surely. I haven't been eating/drinking much because I'm nervous and the gas has me full all the time. Is this normal?? I really need to be back to myself soon I have a date this Saturday and he has no idea what I've just done???? Some solid advice would be nice! Thanks guys!

Hi All Day 1 post op and I'm miserable!???????? The trapped gas didn't get to my shoulder but it's all in my stomach. The only way I can sleep is sitting up. This is far more worse than when I had my caesarean. I have been walking but no meds. Walgreens nor CVS carry it; only hospitals. I'm about to lose my mind. I was so not expecting this! I hope this ends soon.

Hi all!! Just wanted to say that I made it through my two week pre op liquid fast!!! Tomorrow at 1pm I too will be banded! I'm excited and nervous all in one! I am glad that I made the decision to change my ways and hopefully my life!! Wish me luck!

I just needed to release the tension I have today. Every other day has been pretty good, even the first day. But today? Hell. I am so irritable right now and I would just like to eat something...or someone... Or just some form of meat or carb ( bread, pasta, etc). Please tell me this gets better! Or that my life is just that pitiful that my happiness is based somewhat on what I can eat! The struggle is real and it's eating at me and I'm jealous!

Huge congratulations!!!! So happy for you!!! Way to go!!!

Beautiful!! Before and after!! Keep up the great work!! #lifegoal

Day 3 for me ????. But I'm hanging in there! I just want some soup with veggies and chicken????. But I know the end result will be well worth the struggle.

Do you live in Chicago??? I do and my surgical center has a dietitian in house! Let me know so I can give you more info!!

Hi guys!!! First of all good luck to you all as I see that some of you are probably banded already now!! I actually started this journey a couple of years ago and a week before my surgery my ic denied me ( it was a fluke). So here I am at it again and I got approved! Day one of liquid diet. Band date October 23!!!

Congratulations!!!! You Rock!!! But I have to know how did you do it?? I mean, did you live in a gym the entire time or if not, what worked for you??

Congratulations Swankybangles on your new journey and Life!!!

THE Best article I have yet to read about this whole process!!!! It really gave me insight as to the process of eating and hunger and HOW you eat affects it all!! I haven't been banded yet but soon I will and this is sure to help me greatly! I want to print it and post it everywhere! I think I'll start incorporating good eating habits now (ie, chewing slower and waiting in between bites, oh and using smaller utensils to take smaller bites). Thanks do much!! Happy Banding to all!!

Super Congratulations on the most adorable babies!!! Your wife is incredible to have over 12lbs of blessings in her!! She rocks! Again congrats on the new additions and I wish you much success as a Bandster!!! Way to GO!!

Congrats to you!!! I wish you nothing but the best and much success in your journey!! Oh and I think your profile pic is super cute!! Don't kill too many ladies along the way! LOL IJS. :0) to you