txsonicguy

Congrats! That's awesome. I do have a question - you said "still no fills". Doesn't every band get filled? I'm only 5 days post op so it's all new to me. Thanks.

Y'all are very kind. It's nice to have the support. Thanks.

Lots of Dallas/Texas folks - McKinney here. Banded June 12th. Still in that "what did I do to myself" phase.

I have taken Prevacid for heartburn for years (even back when it wasn't OTC. ). I haven't taken it since my surgery on Wednesday but started taking it again tonight. Prior to surgery I was on 10 daily prescription pills a day and was trying to reduce the number because I HATE med time. Guess I shouldn't have tried to cut that one.

I was banded Wednesday. The pain in my left shoulder area (assumably gas) was the only real intense discomfort. Gas X took care of it really quickly when I realized what it was. Glad I had it on hand but only had to use 2 or 3 times.

Thanks for the input. I hope it gets better soon. It's really a lousy feeling.

Hi y'all. Was just banded June 12, so it's been four days. Lost 25 pounds in pre-op diet and have lost 18 MORE since surgery 4 days ago (I have 200+ to lose). I'm following the shakes and liquid diet, but I am so weak. Feel like I don't have energy to hold up phone, hands shaky, etc. Is this just from the drop in calories from 4000+ to 500? I just hate the way I feel. Any insight would be helpful. Looking forward to this board. Thanks.