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Pain in shoulder was temporary - really think it was gas. I was very burpy before the band so that hasn't changed. However the area where the burp passes through is much different. I think I will be taking a lot of GasX. I did not have any shoulder pain after this surgery but have had it with other surgeries in the past so I feel sure that was the case. I think I am in the green zone because of Satiety. In addition, I am really not hungry at all The feeling is kind of like the week after my surgery.

I had my 5th fill on Monday and I think I might be in the Green Zone or getting REALLY close. Last night I had terrible shoulder pain and during the night had to burp. This was very unpleasant as I could feel the air getting "caught" on my band. I lived through it with a little gasX but still have a little shoulder pain today. I am assuming this is due to my fill and restriction. Anyone else experience this? Very excited to be close the Green Zone - ready to "get on with it"!!!

I know everyone's journey is their own; not everyone loses at the same pace..............BUT It is 30 days since my surgery and I have lost 4lbs.....thats it. I weigh my food, I only eat 4 oz at a time, if I have a snack its healthy Protein. I have not cheated and following my surgeons orders have just started walking My first adjustment is this Monday, but honestly I am really discouraged. I lost more than this on my 2 week preop diet. I don't understand.

@ cheryl2586 Please reread my original post - I am NOT comparing myself to anyone else - just frustrated and venting. Also, your comment "You all knew this coming in and you are comparing your weight loss to what others have." is not accurate. Again NOT comparing myself to others and stated that in my original post. I agree with slow weight loss but 4lbs in 30 days is not 1-2 per week. I am eating almost only protein-mostly grilled or baked chicken breast, Protein drink or scrambled egg with turkey bacon for Breakfast. I will add a few green Beans or veggies but not a lot - protein is 3.5oz and only .5oz of veggies.

I was banded on the 30th - I did not have gas pain in my shoulders at all. In fact was pretty comfortable. But now I keep getting pains in the middle of my chest, kinda of by me breast bone. Feels almost like a spasm in my diaphram??? Any one else have this? I am thinking it is gas in my stomach causes this.

I have been on the preop diet now for 9 days and have only lost 4lbs, I keep reading that most people have lost 10-15lbs. I have not cheated. Has anyone else experienced this? Now I wonder if the band will even work for me......... Feeling discouraged.