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None of the preop stuff really matters, unless you don't lose. They just want to see you have the best intentions...

I'm 4 weeks out from surgery, I'll have my first fill in 2 weeks. I can't wait! I feel like I didn't have anything done! I have a 4cc band. My doctor said most people are satisfied with between 2 and 3 ccs. What is your experience? My weight loss is mostly presurgical. I've only lost 8 since my actual surgery. I've been disappointed. I'm really looking forward to my first fill, Feb. 27th.

I was banded Jan. 15. I lost 10 pounds in the first 2 weeks. Now, I've gained 3 back. I don't feel like I have had anything done. My swelling is completely gone. I can't wait for my first fill, Feb 27.

My port is under my left breast. I was banded 01.15 and I'm not in any pain at all now. Actually, I feel like I didn't have anything done at all. My swelling is gone so now I can feel my port pretty easily.

If you drink a lot of water before you get on the scale you'll "gain".

I went for my first postop appt today. I asked about fills because I'm starving! The PA said I'll only get 1cc put in at the first visit, another cc can be put in 6 weeks later and another cc if I need it 6 weeks after that! I was surprised! She said that I probably won't feel the proper amount of restriction until I get betwee 2 and 3 ccs. Ugh.

Yes, me too. Frustration isn't something I thought I'd be feeling. I thought that once I got the band I'd be on my way. I didn't know about waiting for fills. I'm in this thing called "bandster hell" I hear about. I'm starving. I have my first postop Wednesday. I'm going to beg beg beg for a quick fill....

11 months. I had my first 2 group information meetings last February. I got to meet with the dr. in March; I was banded 2 weeks ago.

My guess would be the tape or bandaid you had on it made your skin irritated. I had some irritation; my husband put Neosporin on it. It's good now.

What did your dr say about your progress? I'm in the same boat. My postop appt is Wednesday.

I've never heard of the gastric sleeve. My hospital has done a lot of the weight loss surgeries. In all of the classes I had to take it was never mentioned. Is it experimental?

ME TOO! I was banded 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I'm starving. I feel like the dr cut me in 5 places on my belly and just stitched me up without doing anything else. I have no idea when my first fill is. I have a post op appt on Wednesday. Please please fill it a little!

Pain meds can take awhile to clear from your system. Give them some time to clear. Also, are you getting enough protein?

I have a collection of fluid under my skin (over the muscle). It's between my belly button and pubic area on the left side. I was banded 2 weeks ago Tuesday. I called my dr's office. They said it was common and not to worry about it. It's worrisome to me. I've never heard anyone else talk about it. It doesn't hurt, I don't have a fever, It's not red. Has this happened to anyone else? How long before it went away?

Wow! It took me a little over 10 months to jump through all the hoops my drs practice required. Pre-surgery group meetings x2, Small groups x8, dr one on one x3, tests x3, pre operative physical, cardio tests, diet, nutritionist, psychologist and then we submitted to the insurance. If I were you I would check with your state online to see how many bands your dr has done and check to see if he/she has any medical malpractice claims (just to be safe). If it checks out, good luck.

I was banded on 01.15 ( 11 days ago). I had someone watching my 15 month old during the week (9-5) until yesterday. I'm still tired, but can handle it now. I stay at home with him too.

The only person who knew I was getting it was my husband. I knew I would hear all of the same things you heard. I did this for me, no one else. My BMI was 42 in March of last year. It was 39 the day of my surgery 2 weeks ago. I don't plan on telling people either. I plan on saying that I'm trying to eat smaller portions....

Online is the best way I've found for getting protein drinks. I have a young son so shopping doesn't always go the way I want it to. I get the Optifast ready-made protein drinks. They have 14 grams of protein for every 8 oz. You'll only be able to have half at a time, but they're pretty good. I buy them from Northstarweightloss.com. email them for the passwords. They come right to your front door.

I was banded 2 days ago. I'm much more sore than I thought I'd be. I'm also super-bloated. My belly looks 5 mos. pregnant. Is that normal bloating from the surgery?

Yes! I went to Walgreen's today (day 5 after banding). I saw the ice cream and my mouth started to water. I guess we're so used to our ways that when we change it takes awhile for our brains to follow. I too long for regular food. I've never been a big fan of eggs, but they're sounding good too!

I'm getting nervous. My surgery is at 10:30 EST tomorrow. I have a 14 month old little boy. I've been under general anestesia before, but now it's different. Before, I wasn't married and didn't have any kids. Now, it's so different. I have great life except for my weight. Nervous.

Thanks for your support! Everything went well. I'm more sore than I thought I'd be. I'm also so bloated! How long befor the swelling and gas go away?

I did too! If the meal was high in fat (most were) I took an Alli pill with it. I only gained 3 pounds in a month doing that! I took the 3 pounds off before surgery.

How are you feeling? I'm really sore. I have a sore throat too. I saw a 3 pound loss since Tuesday. I'm super-bloated though. I haven't been able to drink all of my shakes and water (probably half).

The only thing worse than clear liquids,,,,,no liquids. I'm waiting to go to the hospital (2.5 hours). Nothing by mouth today. so thirsty!!!