Angelant76

Thanks @@Bandista I'm sort of on the same tolerance. I'm able to have a cup of soup or puréed food but that the max. I am then full for a good 4-5 hrs. My concern was if I was eating too much. I read somewhere that some people only eat a few tablespoons, I almost dropped to the ground. Depending on the food I can eat anywhere from 3/4 to a cup.

I would agree call the doctor, it's likely something minor like gas but it's best to be sure.

I had the same symptoms, walk when your comfortable and take the gas-x it worked for me. Mine seemed to have subsided within a couple of days. My Op date was Jan 21! Btw nothing in my shoulders either.

Okay so I had my procedure done today. I'll spare you all the pre op feelings and emotions. The short I am told it went exceptional well. Onwards, the incisions look good and the pain is bare able. The pain meds seem to help with this issue. The gas on the other hand - it's killing me! I'm doing gas-x strips every 2 hours but they appear to be doing nothing. Any suggestions are appreciated. Finally I'm told to sip Water, and I am but I can't help but notice this feeling that it goes into "the funnel" sits then makes it way down, but it hurts? Not sure if it's gas but it's awkward. Any comments? Ciao!

how are you feeling? Do you recall on day 1 actually being able to feel liquid clearing the band? I'm told it's normal and likely due to swelling still. It has started to pass but wondering if you recall that sensation?

How did it go? I'm scheduled for tomorrow and am loosing my mind based on fear. Any comments on experience post op would be greatly appreciated!

How did everything go? I'm going in tomorrow and extremely nervous! Please share your experience.

Same Here! Any new dates planned for 2915!

Hi There! I have been working with Dr. Cobourn for several weeks now. I essentially also spoke to him when i inquired about the process. He is extremely nice, and dedicated to the craft. I was able to speak with him, and he appeared to be very realistic regarding the results. He was very clear this was a tool and I need to work alongside it in order to achieve success. Since the holidays (Christmas 2014) I have been working with the Smart Shape team. They have been very supportive and very professional. My surgery is Wednesday of next week. I am anxious, excited and scared - all of the above times 10! I have never been put under, and I worry about this stuff, and naturally i think anyone does. I was so scared a week ago that Dr. Cobourn personally called me again and reassured me that this is normal, and truthfully there is nothing to worry about. He made me feel very comfortable and I was able to shift my focus from fear to thinking about my new shape! The cost of the surgery is rather expensive, but I have tried many different avenues at weight loss and everything seems to lead me back to weight gain. It's time I do something that I am convinced will work - crossing fingers. As for reviews, in my experience i have done a lot of internet research and of course spoken to a few folks who have had the surgery locally here in Toronto. I find the internet is filled with a myriad of posts, comments. I had to realize quickly some people who do not follow the healthy lifestyle after banding are quick to say it does not work. Every experience will be different but overall this process seems to work for many people. Best of Luck!