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Hi Stephanie, Congrats on your weight loss so far! I was banded on 3/13/14 and I have lost 36 pounds so we are on a very similar road I had a difficult time losing weight during April for whatever reason---maybe moving onto solids after being on liquids for nearly a month? Anyhow, I just had my 6th fill today--I've been getting them every two weeks. I did not feel restriction until my 4th fill and that is when I started to lose weight more rapidly. I think I have finally found the right spot but I'm still kind of experimenting too. With the added restriction, I am not nearly as hungry. The pain I feel when I eat too much is just terrible so it has taught me to avoid overeating at all costs (I have gotten sick twice). I am still doing at least one Protein shake a day which my doctor said is crucial in this weight loss process. Hope this helps!

Hi Karad! Thanks for posting.... I just got filled on Wednesday so I've been on liquids. I still have not felt restriction although today I am moving on to mushy foods again. I am nervous about feeling the restriction for the first time. I will keep you posted!

Hi all, I just got banded 2 days ago. I am sore but excited. Anyone else in the same boat that I can share my experience with? Anyone have tips for the first few weeks post-op? Thanks

Hi there! I was banded on 3/13. The first two weeks post-op are the most challenging because of the craving for just a little flavor! I am nearing the end of my pureed week and feeling good (scrambled eggs have been amazing). I still don't feel restriction, however, my doctor said I wouldn't until after a fill (which I am getting on April 9). He said to focus on healing the stomach and exercising. Keep up the great work---each week gets better and better with more food options!

Hi there, I have so many questions for you! I am currently on stage 2 of the post-op diet so I am still on liquids. Did you ever feel nauseas once you started eating food? How did it feel after your first fill? Does the gas and shoulder pain ever go away? When did you start exercising and how much? Congrats on 8 weeks! I am looking forward to having real food soon! Hi there LiveLifeNow...I have to be honest about exercise, since that is the bad thing I need to talk about, I have knee replacements that cause me some discomfort, so until I get alittle more of this weight off I am doing mostly walking. I work in a really big hospital so I walk alot back and forth. So sorry that I can't be of help there for you yet. As for nausea...I had trouble with that for days after surgery...don't handle anesthesia well...but never had it once I ate, except when I ate too fast and didn't chew right, so please take my advice here and eat slowly and chew really well. I still don't feel different after my first fill, but they keep telling me that is different for everyone. 2 cc's just apparently isn't enough for me...so have to wait between my fills 6 weeks. I never had the pain or pressure into my shoulder...but have heard on here from others that it does subside soon, hang in there sweetie, they say getting up and walking helps...so try that okay? I was so ready for real food too, and I went from liquids to soft food (couldn't handle my food pureed-made me gag) LOL!!! so just ate things really soft, so I am going to wish you well with all the newness you are about to face. Please know I am on here if you need me okay? Best wishes and prayers!!! Thanks for the note. I am looking forward to eating real food soon Did your doctor say how long you have to stay on liquids after the fill?

Thank you Mikee. I am definitely not weighing myself on a daily basis which is good. I am just struggling with my cravings for flavor and crunch---yogurt, pudding, chicken broth only goes so far. On Wednesday, I get to start the pureed stage...Not planning on pureeing anything but scrambled eggs count in this stage so I'm excited. Congrats on the first fill! My first fill is scheduled for April 9th.

Hi there, I have so many questions for you! I am currently on stage 2 of the post-op diet so I am still on liquids. Did you ever feel nauseas once you started eating food? How did it feel after your first fill? Does the gas and shoulder pain ever go away? When did you start exercising and how much? Congrats on 8 weeks! I am looking forward to having real food soon!

Hi Erin, First of all, congrats! How are you feeling? Tomorrow I start stage 2 which I'm excited about---those Clear liquids get old after awhile. Anyhow, just make sure to keep getting up and walking around when you can---that gas that goes to the left shoulder is painful. I still have a little but it is almost entirely gone. I am going to send you a private message so we can continue to chat through this process together.

Thank you both for your tips. I have stayed off the scale and am focusing on getting through these "food" stages. I'm looking forward to another two weeks from now when I can have something more than liquids! I appreciate your replies. I tried posting on another site about the band and everyone was so negative trying to steer me away from the band. I am happy to be a bander and I hope it all works out Thanks again and I'll keep you posted!

My surgery is for March 13th. I am getting very nervous as I am continuing to read so many negative posts about the band online. Best of luck to you all!