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I had my first fill last week and it feels no different. I still have no restriction. I don't go back to the Dr. until the third week in January so I guess I will see how it goes. Hopefully the second fill will help.

I started out in October at about the same weight as you. I will be very pleased to have lost 46 pounds in 7 months! You are doing great.

I felt the same way. My husband has been on nights for years so I didn't think it would be too hard. He was on his own during the week. Unfortunately, he went on days the very week of my surgery! My timing is always just a little off. Anyway, for the first two weeks, I was actually mad at him any time he would eat (He did his own cooking). I am finally over that but glad my liquid/mushy stage is almost over.

I just had my 2 week post op Dr. appointment and he told me walking at a regular pace for 20-30 minutes is all for now. He said to wait 2 more weeks for cardio and 6 weeks for any weight related exercises. So take it easy for now.

Hang in there. Two weeks ago I felt exactly the way you are feeling right now. I thought "what in the world have I done to myself?" I had no other issues except being overweight and I do this extreme surgery. But now I am feeling better, have lost 12 pounds and am starting to get my energy back. The Dr. said the energy level is connected to the surgery and the fact I was not getting enough protein. Now that I can eat a little more, I am getting more of what I need. Give yourself a goal of the end of the year - not very long to heal and you will be amazed at how grat you feel. Is there a support group in your area that you can go to in the near future? Good Luck.

Are you sure it is related to your band?

Wow, I can't figure out why I have so much pain still. It is like a 'burning' in my port area. I cannot bend to pick something off the floor or even roll over in bed. I still cannot sleep on my left side. I go to the Dr. on wed. the 9th for my post op so I will ask if it is still painful. At first I thought it was because of my age but I notice that we are close in age. Bummer. I could actually be enjoying my time off work. My insurance paid for the surgery and I have 2 weeks off work. I guess I am blessed to have such good coverage.

What kind of things are you eating now? I really miss eating. I think we have about the same amount to lose. My Dr. said I was 85 pounds overweight. Can't see myself getting down to what I was 30 years ago but would be happy with 50. Do you still have pain?

I was banded on Oct. 25 and I still feel restriction, but also have a lot of pain still near where I imagine the port is. I am feeling hungrier between my liquid meals. Are you still on liquids? I don't get to go to the 'blended' stage until next Tuesday. Can't wait. Shirley

My surgeon recommends a 2 week liquid diet. I just could not do it. My head never stopped hurting. I thought 'if we could do this, we wouldn't need the surgery!" Well when I went in for my post op the Dr. told me that he just wanted me to lose a little before the surgery so just try the best I could. I guess I am considered 'small' by comparision to most that have this surgery so maybe my Dr. didn't that it was that critical to do. I am 9 days post op and already getting sick of the liquid diet so I don't know how I could have done it for a month. I can't wait to the mushie stage next week. Shirley

Just wanted to say that I am feeling SO much better. Everyone was right on this board that all of a sudden you are yourself again. I don't have to go back to work for another week so I am going to see how much walking I can do in 7 days. I does get better. Shirley

Oh, I am glad you are getting better. I was banded Tuesday but they barely looked to see if anything was getting down before they were wanting to discharge me. I insisted on staying until I didn't feel like vomiting. They did keep me an extra day but I don't feel I was well taken care of. Most said that I was not heavy enough to have this kind of surgery - did I try losing weight on my own? Are they kidding? No, I just woke up one morning and said "Oh my gosh, I am fat, I think I will have drastic surgery!" I had the surgery in Libertyville, IL and I should have researched how much surgery the hospital had done. I am feeling much better now. Shirley

I am 53 and was just banded Tuesday. Is that old? Shirley