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I was filled about two weeks ago and am still having a problem getting anything down. This is my 5th fill so I was about 8 ccs out of the 10cc band...which actually can hold 11cc's i found out. Anyway, I was having a hard time eating mushies and had to bring it up. After the few times of mushies getting stuck, i irritated my stoma so bad it swelled up and made everything tighter... i went in to the doctor and he unfilled me the last .5cc's they added.. i still cant eat and am having trouble...it is nice to see the scale go down but it is very frustrating because you want to eat and then it is so uncomfortable. If you feel too tight, get it unfilled a bit, let the swelling go down and try again. Another thing to think about.....after my fill, i didnt want to go right back to get adjusted because I had my period and was told that when you have your period you are tighter...so wait and see how you do but dont wait to long. Good Luck

I usually do drink with meals if I am out to eat with friends. It is not going to cause you to throw up, but I do feel gasy sometimes and find myself burping if I eat and drink. By the way, I was also told I could drink soda....Diet Coke, I love it and my doc said I could drink it- it would just cause Gas, not make pouch stretch or anything.....had to get one of my vices back, quit smoking, dont eat etc..... something had to give. So far so good....slow weight loss, 30lbs from Surgery 8/10 but not at my sweet spot yet. Next fill Dec. 26th

I was banded on 8/10/07 and have lost 29 lbs. It has been a slow road thus far. I think I am finally at my sweet spot. My Dr. is very agressive with the fills and I am filled with 7cc's....I barely want to eat- I usually dont eat a meal during the day and just have dinner. I drink my protein shakes to get my nutrition as well as taking my vitamins. I was at a stand still for a while and now I am down 4lbs since my last fill less than 2 weeks ago so I am excited. SO for all of you who are frustrated, just as I was, be positive, it will happen!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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Hey SElaine- Wow..okay well that sounds a bit scary. I am going to call my doctor on Monday, like you said the pain comes and goes but when it comes...it is really bad. Well I hope that is not the case for me...but i will keep you posted. Thanks:help:

Hi all- I am now 4 weeks post op and for the last two days I have been expereincing a really awful pain on my left side beneath my breast, directly under my firts rib. Does anyone else experience this pain. SOmetimes it is so bad, it takes my breath away. Please if you have expereinced this or have heard of this...I need some relief.. Go for 1st fill on Wed. hope it does not interfere with that.:help:

Ok- first fill is scheduled for Sept. 12th. I am a little excited. Been on mushies since yesterday...not yet feeling hungry, but i can tell its on its way. Hopefully the fill will help. Good Luck to all. Hang in there.

hey have fun.....good luck with everything. You deserve a lot of credit for going thru this twice....I mean its really not that bad, but if i had to choose, i would only choose one time. Good luck next week with the band. You will do great.

One sneeze, I dont think will do it, but again anything is possible. What about laughing....The night I came home from the hospital i was laughing so hard, i thought i might have popped a stitch or two...Post op tomorrow....we'll see.

Congrats to all August Bandsters and good luck to those of you who are going in soon. Overall, my experience has been a good one. The reality is, this is abdominal surgery so there is going to be pain and soreness and all that stuff but it really does feel like you did a million crunches and are just sore. Each day gets better. Today I actually drove to the mall and walked around the Gap with my friend who was shopping. After an hour I was exhausted so I went home to rest. I would just tell everyone to walk walk walk. It really does help. The gas I am feeling has been bad but is getting better...... I have been off my pain meds for two days and I have been doing fine without them. Sore still, yes but it is not that bad. One thing that is really hard is getting the liquid down. I drink 4 oz at a time and I am full. The first two days I could barely get down 35 oz. Today I got down 56oz...whooo hoo. It is important to sip sip sip. Going on Thursday for my follow up with Dr. Kurian at NYU. Hopefully all will be good- keep you posted! Banded 8/10/07- Dr. Kurian, NYU

Hi- Wow it is really amazing how different the doctors can make pre-op and post-op diets. I was banded on Aug. 10th and Im on clear liquids for another 10 days. I have not experienced the hunger thing. After about 3-4 oz. of either water, gatorade, or protein shake, I am full. I wouldnt be so concerned as of yet, everyone really responds to the band in different ways. I would ask your surgeon at your follow-up appointment. Good Luck and stay positive.

Maybe it is just me being paranoid. I have been afraid of losing my hair, so perhaps Im thinking about it too hard. I am taking vitamins, and getting better each day as far as getting the liquids down. Thanks for your wishes, and the best to you as well.