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My surgeon always numbs me. I never feel a thing, he has a difficult time find my port entrance. I've had 3 fills now, he has never just left me hanging because he couldn't find it. I would definitely asked to be numbed just in case he has a difficult time finding it. I know the first fill I had was so difficult because he said I still had some swelling and fluid from surgery, but after several sticks he found it. Good luck!

I did not get one either and I wondered about not having one, as I know many times after surgery they usually give you to help clear your lungs.

Tams, I will try that! I am a side sleeper and it kills me to not be able to sleep on my side, and of my pick would be the left side

Mine is to the right above my belly button, almost in line of my breast. It's been my sorest point. I was banded on the 23rd. I still can not lie on my left side, terribly sore and uncomfortable. I haven't been able to figure that one out.

Wow, what an inspiration you are. You look great! Keep up the awesome work!

Hotbutterfly, my surgeon/dietician has me doing 3 oz of protein shake every hour, that is helping me alot more. I started out like you just drinking one when I was hungry. Give this a try and see if it helps. It's more time consuming, but I don't have the hunger pains. I'm trying to push more water in between, my problem is I'm not a big drinker of anything, so pushing fluids is my weakest task. Best of luck

Hey there, I am out 3 days and finally today I have started feeling a little more like myself. I have had terrible gas pains, but they seem to be improving. I have only had two doses of pain meds today and very happy with that. Hopefully won't have to have any tomorrow. I haven't been drinking as much as I probably should be. I am confused on how I should feel. I have been drinking a couple protein shakes a day, sipping them very slowly, but feels like I'm getting more down than I should be, but I become very full. I am anxious to hear what you should feel like right after surgery, and when do they give your the first fill? Just so thankful to be feeling better and up moving around now.

I am right out of being banded on Tuesday, 7/23. I have had a really tough time. I was in surgery much longer than planned, a little over 3 hours. He ran into some problems with my surgery. He thought he was going to have to cut me open, but thank God he didn't have too. I was sent home that night, and must admit yesterday was a horrible day. There was a few times I thought, omg what have I done to myself. Last night was a little better than the night before as in pain and sleep. Today, the morning started off rough but as the day went on I have felt like I am starting to slowly improve. I wasn't able to get anything down yesterday but ice chips and some popsicles. Today I have been able to eat a small amount of greek yogurt and very small amount of potato soup. I have a lot of bruising, but sure thats where they had such a tough time. I am praying that tomorrow will bring me a better day. I am kinda surprised by this, as normally I tolerate pain pretty well.. but this one has kicked my butt. Any suggestions on how long before I hopefully start bouncing back some..

I'm a stomach side sleeper and I haven't been able to sleep on my tummy at all, and very little on my side. Too much pain, I guess it depends on your pain level when you lie on your stomach. They didn't tell me not too. Hopefully in the next day or so mine will improve. Good luck!

Rosianna, yesterday was by far the worse pain. That's one day out of surgery. This morning was very rough and up in the day, but tonight I'm starting to feel some improvement, slowly but surely. Tomorrow will be day 3 post op, so praying tomorrow will be better, but no way could I go back to work right now.

I got banded on Tuesday, he gave me liquid loritab. It's been controlling mine but I have been taking it every 5 hours instead of 6 to keep the pain from kicking in. I hope to back off the pain meds tomorrow.

I haven't been able to do much but take liquids and ice chips

I was on a liquid/full liquid the last two weeks, and like you to be on that for two more weeks then puréed. They told me I could have all the sugar free liquids, water,protein shakes, cream of wheat, oatmeal (very thinned down with water), yogurt, creamed soups ( very thinned) My mother made me some of her soup but it was strained and very thin. I was only able to eat a few small bites.

Hey! Going into day 13 of my pre op diet, I'm down 15 lbs. My surgery is on Tuesday, I'm so excited. I'm ready and hoping the latter two weeks will be easier. I've done great, but so hungry for food right now I can't stand it . I've ate all I know I can, and drinking water does not seem to be helping like it was. This makes for long days, but my eye is on the prize .

Hey all, I have been reviewing this app for probably 8 months and reading peoples stories, comments, suggestions but had never got to actually writing something. My surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday, I am excited, nervous, even a little scared. I have been on my pre op diet since last Monday and I am down 14.9 lbs! I am so happy, I have been doing happy dances all over the house. Last week was a little rough, moments I felt like a rattle snake ready to strike. It's hard to go from eating to nothing but protein shakes and liquids. The headaches were bad also, but this week I am conquering this thing. I work Mental Health and I have already told people this is a mental things, sometimes I'm hungry in my head, but not my tummy. I have really experienced that in the last 10 days. There have been moments I simply craved food just because I wanted it, that's been the most difficult for me. I keep hearing others who have already had the surgery say that if I make until surgery then its much easier afterwards. I have also been blessed with an amazing amount of support, so much so I have been overwhelmed by it. I made to decision to share this on my Facebook page, and I have been shocked at the friends/family who have decided to cut out their weaknesses for 2 weeks, or even a month (pop, sweets, bread. etc..) It's been very touching to me. I have struggled with weight my entire life, however my weight bloomed the last years of my marriage and through a nasty divorce. I am mother of two wonderful sons, 19 and 13 and angel of a grandson who is 2. I finally decided if I didn't make some changes in my life I was going to die, and my kids need me. Sooooo, here I am I am praying for some wonderful results, even knowing the road ahead will be rocky. Any and all suggestions welcome to help me succeed.

Any one got suggestions on knocking the cravings...