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I am so glad that I found this post. I too have had the same problems. I got so tight out of no where that I started to throw up everything. I could eat something one day and still be throwing it up the next because the food would never go down. At one point I was so miserable that I couldnt get Water down. So I had an complete unfill. A week later I had severe pain under my right ribs. Found out I had gall stones. so I had my gallbladder taken out. Right now I am sitting out for a couple of weeks with very very little fill in the band(my dr. doesnt tell you how much Fluid he puts in or takes out of the band) to let my stomach settle. i cant even tell that I have a band at this point. I know this is necessary, however, I am scared to death of gaining weight back. Anyway, I get to have a fill the week after thanksgiving. I am ready to hit it hard again and loose the rest of this weight!! However, apparantly I am really sensitive to fills and we have to go really slowly. Does anyone know why it can take up to two weeks for a fill to kick in???? Also, my ticker is not right I have actually lost 55 pounds!

Hello, I have to say I did have a tummy tuck before getting the lap band. I guess I thought getting the tummy tuck would make my self esteem better or give me incentive to loose the rest of my weight. The Dr. did tell me that I needed to loose weight before having the tummy tuck, and I told him I just wanted it done. I had researched the lap band, however, at that time I still thought I could loose this weight myself. I can not do it alone, that is why I chose to get the lap band. I understand how you feel about your stomach. I have had two children and I had a ton of hanging skin and fat that YOU COULD SEE THROUGH MY CLOTHES. I do not regret getting the tummy tuck, however, I think you should loose weight first. I can say that because I did have cosmetic surgery before loosing weight. I am not critizing you because we all are different. However, please consider all of your choices and really research the lap band. Your decision depends on how big you are. The lap band is not for people that is just slightly overweight. And liposuction is for people who are of relativley normal weight that just have Patches of stubborn fat that wont go away with diet or excercise. Believe me, I have done the research. I made a decision to get the lap band because I realize that I have a problem with food and I have to Change the way I eat and live my life, that I cant use cosmetic surgery for a band aide of the real problem. Look inside yourself and do the research, you will make the right decision.

Hi, I was a self pay. My BMI was not high enough for the insurance company to cover the surgery. My surgery cost was 14,500. I put some on a credit card and the rest on a line of credit. I dont regret it. I was banded on 3-3-08. Nothing scary at all. Very good experience. I was back at work the next day. (I own My own company, so i left after a couple of hours). Recovery was awesome. I had a tummy tuck 8 months ago (I know putting the cart before the horse) and the recovery was nothing compared to that!! Good Luck on your journey. you won't regret it:thumbup:

Hello everyone, I am traveling with my family in our RV. I was laying down with my boys in the bed and I think the rocky road has done something inside me!! Under my left rib cage I have sharp shooting pains. We stopped to sleep last night after it happened. When I woke up this moring, the pain wasnt as bad, however it is still there. I am soo afraid that I have ripped stitches inside. I didnt even think about it when I laid down in the bed. I think the roads must have been really rocky and it jarred me. I have put a call in to my Dr. I left a message, they said the try to return each call by the next business day,:angry_smile: Anyone experienced this??? I am able to keep my liquid down with no nausea, just sharp pains. Thanks:sad:

Hello All, I was banded March 3rd as well. I have my full appettite back now and I have little to no restriction. I have lost 13 pounds however, my weight loss has definalty halted now that I am eatting solids. I am trying to restrcit what I eat, the problem is I am really hungry now I am afraid I will gain some weight back. I get my first fill on April 15th and I cant wait. My DR. does not put saline in the band during surgery, so I have no restriction right now. I am hoping that my first fill will help. I have to be in a wedding in Sept. and I really want to loose a good bit of weight before then!! Good luck everyone!!

Hello kathy, I think that I just jarred my insides a little while we were on our trip. I guess since I was still healing, all of the bouncing around in the RV made it hurt really bad. The pain went away after about a week and I havent had any since, thank goodness!! I appreciate you checking in. Everything going okay with you? Jennifer

hey Guys, I feel like my weight loss might be slowing too. On Monday I was cleared to go back to a regular food diet, thank goodness!! I have lost 13 pounds, which I am really happy about. I dont go for my first fill until april 15th. I can not wait until then. Because I feel as if I can eat a lot. I still dont feel as if I can eat as much as I used to, however, I cant wait to get a fill so that I will not be able to eat as much. I did start excersising on Monday night, I am so sore!! I did a video "slim in 6". It is squats and lunges, ugh, I hate those, however, those are the areas that I need to work on the most!! I am going to do eliptical today. I hope everyone is doing well... Lets all hand in there!!:ohmy:

Hello everyone, glad to hear everyone is doing well. I am good, although I still have this pain that comes and goes under my left rib cage. I am on soft foods now. I am so suprised how different Dr.s are giving different advice. Some of you are walking a ton and playing tennis!!! My Dr. says only to walk a maximum of 20 min a day. Next week I will be cleared to do any type of excercise that I want. Wahoo I am ready to get the rest of this weight off!! I have to be in a wedding in Sept, so I am going to work my bootie off!! I am eating on three meals a day and now I am not drinking with meals, which is a little tough. I am going to start keeping a food journal because now that I am moving onto soft foods I am scared I might start eating too many calories. Anyone else keeping a food journal?? Good Luck:thumbup:

I am so sorry to hear about your terrible ordeal, trying. I hope that you are on your way to a healthy recovery. I have the same pain right under my left rib cage. I am 2 weeks post op. My pain didnt start until three days ago. I was traveling with my family in our Rv, I was laying down in the bed with my boys. The Road was really bumpy. All of the sudden I felt pain in my left side under my rib cage. It was aweful, like a knife stabbing me. We pulled over and slept for the rest of the night. It still hurt in the moring, just not as bad. I did call my Dr. office and she said it didnt sound band related. Maybe I just jarred my insides, which are still sore from surgery. I am not sure I believe that. The next day it did still hurt just not as bad. However, now it hurts sporatically. Mostly right after I eat. I had a thick protien shake a little bit ago and now it is hurting terribly. I dont know what the pain is, however, I wonder if the band could be poking on the liver???? I have spent a lot of time looking at the digestive system and pictures if our insides to figure out if the pain could be coming from the band. I dont know what it is, however, it is really painful. I am glad that I found this thread and know that it is not just me.

Thanks so much for your reply. I hope that is all that it is. I am just afraid that I torn the stitches around my band. I will be glad when the Dr. calls me back. Thanks a bunch!!

:cursing:Wow, only Water for 5 days!! That is tough. I know what you are going through. I am in my second week of liquids. I am able to have protien shakes and yogurt this week. Hang in there. I am scared. Today I was making my son a cake, (I know, why did I do that?) I ate some of the batter. I know that it is liquid, It is just not the kind of liquid I am supposed to be on. I am scared, I hope that I didnt do any damage to the band. I dont know what came over me, I just took a bite then I couldnt stop, I had a couple more bites. Oh, I am soo mad at my self. So hand in there. If you feel like you cant go any longer, maybe you should call your Dr. and ask if you can have some mushies. Good luck,

Lynnt1215 To get the logo that everyone has, just right click on the picture and select Copy. Then just paste it to your signature!! I know, it has taken me a while to figure these things out!!

I just wanted to say good luck to you lynnt1215!! As soon as I figure out how to put a picture on here, I will!!

Wow, I havent really thought about my mini goals yet, this is great. I think my first mini goal will be to get under 200, I will say 195. Wow it has been so long since I have seen that number!! I have 13 pounds to go. I think I will reward myself with a new pair of pants! I know I dont want to buy a lot of new clothes, however, I have a trip coming up and I would like to have a new pair of pants!! Good Luck to all

Hi all, I did not have steri strips. My Dr. Used the derma Glue. yesterday it started flaking and so I pulled some off. I wish I had not done that, though it is okay. I still have shoulder pain, anyone else? sometimes I have a weird feeling inside, like I need to burp. But the feeling, Like my insides are tightning up, only lasts a few seconds then subsides. Anyone else??? Tonight was my dads birthday. Oh, how I wanted to have some cake!! Everyone was eating hot dogs etc. while I had my Jello. I can not wait until I am at least on mushies in another week. I am desperate to feel texture in my mouth again!! Hope all is good with everyone. Lets all hang in there through the liquids stage!!

Kat, I want to thank you for all of your advice. I was banded on Monday 3-3 and I too have found myself trying to cope with head hunger and the prospect of cheating. I know it may be easy for someone who has not gone through this stage to post about this topic. I felt the same way before I entered bandster hell! I thought I would never cheat. However, I am going through this stage and I thank you for all of your advice and support. I am going to hang in there and know that this stage will not last forever!! This is my new beginning. I owe it to myself to press through these times of doubt. And to you Caryn, Thank you for your posts!! make33 I had a hard time figuring out the ticker as well!! Thanks to you and Kat for helping clarify that!! :tongue:

I dont think that I am hungry, I just want food so bad. I cooked a chicken casserole for my family the other night and I didnt think I was going to make it! I am reading and so many of you have different diets. I know that we should follow what our own Dr.s say, however, sometimes I wonder if it would really hurt if I had a little bit of milk this week. I am supposted to be on clear liquids until monday and then add milk. I am going to do my best to stick with it. Again, I dont think that I am all that hungry, It is just head hunger. I am realizing just how much I depended on food. Now I am learning to depend on it for nurishment, not comfort. I am hesitant to get on the scales. How about you all, how are you doing???? :tongue:

Hello all, I was banded yesterday on 3-3. I feel good except for the gas pains in my shoulders. I dont feel hungry yet, but I feel as if I can drink at least a cup of Fluid. How about you guys, how are you all doing?

Wow, It is good to hear from you all about the different approved foods. My Dr. Says only clear liquids and Jello. broth etc. for this first week. Thankfully I am not hungry. I have not started a food journal, I think it will be helpful to see how many calories I am getting. My Dr. says he wants me to just focus on letting my stomach heal for the first couple of weeks. next week I can add yougurt and 1 cup of milk a day. I hope that we can stay strong until we are able to add food. I will be able to get my first fill at my 4 week check up. How about you guys, how are you all doing today?

I still have gas pains in my shoulders, not too bad though. I cant seem to sleep much. One thing that I am getting used to is not being able to munch on food. You know through out the day when I make my family meals, I am used to just munching. I have caught myself so many times grabbing at something to eat, then realizing I cant have that! It is good, at least I realize just how much I was muching through the day. I am not hungry right now, I hope that I stay that way for the first couple of weeks during the liquid/mushy stages. I am trying to drink a lot of the special K protien Water. how about you all, what kinds of things did your Dr. tell you to drink/eat the first couple of weeks? I noticed that one of you are able to have yogurt already. My Dr. said I cant have yogurt until the second week. It is interesting how Dr.s are different. Good Luck to everyone!! :thumbup:

That is a great idea. I dont have any tatoo's, however, after I get to my goal weight, that just might be a great Idea!! good Luck to all. I love the name shrinking shamrocks, I cant decide which picture to use, I love the care bear!!

Hello All, Only two days left. I am a little nervous, however, I am so ready to make the changes. My sons have birthday parties today, so I am sure I will have some "Lasts". I havent really stocked up on a lot of post op food. I have broth and juices. Good Luck to all!! Lets touch base next week to see how everyone is doing!!:w00t:

:lol:Wow, Iherstine, You have done amazing with your weight loss!! congrats! I am not yet banded, I have an appointment with the Dr. on Tuesday, I hope he can get me in asap!! I can only hope to have the results you have. Any Tips??