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Just had my first fill! It wasn't bad at all. I will weigh tomorrow and see if it has had any effect. The problem with me is that I base my happiness on the number in the scale...Big Mistake! Good luck to all as we move into the third month.

Hello all! I am doing pretty good, but not having success with my scale going in the right direction. As a matter of fact since I started eating real food, I have gone backwards 4 pounds. I am ready for a fill. I am so scared I will keep going backwards and I have another 3 1/2 weeks before fill time...AHHHH! Oh, well I still am excited for a 16 pound weight loss in the 3 weeks. I wouldn't trade this adventure for the world. Keep up the good work gang! We'll get there together!

Yes! You are not alone, unfortunately I was very constipated the first week but for the last week I have diarrhea everytime I eat. I am very frusterated and my doctor said it is not caused by the band (yeah right). I think everyone's body copes with the trauma of the surgery and pain meds differently. Hang in there though, after about two weeks, you will feel almost back to normal. Jen

Lost an even 20 pounds since Pre-op started 4-3-08 and was Banded on 4-17-08.

For the most part my pain has gone away except at night. All night my shoulder kills me unless I sit up. But, how can you sleep the rest of your life sitting up? Someone needs to find a cure for this. LOL! Sorry for the ranting.

I had surgery on the 17th and after the first two days I didn't have anymore pain until 2 days ago. I know what you're talking about. I kept calling the 24 hour nurses because nothing was cutting the "gas" pain. I kept thinking though, this feels different. Everytime I hold my breath it goes away but when I breathe it hurts again. I really thought I was losing my mind. It almost feels like stabbing over and over again and even buring on the side of my neck. I think more needs to be looked at about this "gas" pain. If in fact it is diaphragm related, then I need something to discharge the nerve in my shoulder. I'm going to get ICY HOT!!! :thumbup:

Hi Everyone, I am new to this site and was just approved for surgery on 4-17-08. It seems that since I got this news everything has gone super speed and I'm getting really nervous. This is the best thing that has happened to me in quite a while and I can't wait for a new beginning. April 17th anyone else?

I am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself. I am working with Dr Malley out of Kansas City (anyone else use him?) and also know that I have at least 6 months before I can be approved for my band. Insurance requires once per month visits with a dietitian for 6 months prior to having approval. Let me know how you did with this situation and any advice would be great! I am excited to meet everyone and offer my support as well.

I can't believe it! I am in Odessa and work in Independence. This is great!