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My husband and a couple of close friends knew but I didn't tell my parents or other family until afterwards. My brother in New Hampshire still doesn't know and my coworkers still don't know. Tell who you feel comfortable telling. It's your body, your life...good luck!!

I only gurgle when my esophagus is inflammed. I have had really bad reflux disease for years and the band made it worse so gurgling is common for me. It's not a good sign but it happens. I have to stay away from garlic, onions, peppers and spicy foods (which sux) to keep it calmer. Also if I forget to chew well it will aggravate it. Keeping a log/journal and taking stomach meds helps.

That's so nice of you!! I like the Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies book. It has a lot of info and I think it's thoughtfulfor someone that has had or is having any WLS. I got it for someone getting the LB surgery this fall and they love it. Gift cards are ALWAYS great!! I'm sure she'll appreciate anything from you since you're so thoughtful!!!

I hear ya!! I was banded April 28th. Having some probs but I'm still glad that I did it. I am scheduled for another fill on the 23rd. I am planning to get a very small fill. I think they put too much in the first time and caused way too many problems for me including exaccerbating my reflux disease. I'm not giving up though!!! 13 more days til my fill.....we'll all find our sweet spot someday.....

I had a fill and an unfill so far without any numbing injections and I was fine. No pain. The gas pain after surgery was the worst. Stock up on GasX thin strips now - good luck!!!!!

I planned for 2 weeks but needed 3 1/2 but I had other medical stuff going on. My friend planned 2 weeks but said she could've gone back after 1 1/2 but stayed home the full 2 weeks. Everyone's different but I would take as much time off as you can!! Lots of luck to you!!

I like the team analogy....thanks for the encouragement :thumbs_down:

I hear ya...I had to have a total unfill in the ER cuz not only was something stuck but the GERD (reflux disease) gave me esophagitis and everything was swollen. It was very upsetting. I'm very frustrated cuz I can't have a another fill for a few weeks and I'm really hungry. But I want to start over and not be so tight. That sliming and puking was gross!! They want the swelling to go down first so my Prevacid was doubled and I have to wait....it sux!!! :tt2:

Sounds like you're not eating enough!! That's not healthy. I would get a small "unfill" and see how it goes from there. You need to get some protein down breakfast lunch and dinner. I was too tight, had major problems, got a full unfill and now I'm starting all over again. Good luck!!

I do the same thing. It's frustrating!! And it doesn't help that my slightly overweight AND diabetic husband picks at my plate cuz I leave so much behind!!! ugh

My prayers are with you Joan. God speed!!!

For at least 8 years I had severe reflux before the band. I was warned that the band may make reflux worse. For me it did get worse, with a trip to the ER recently for a total unfill but they doubled my meds and now I feel much better!! Talk to your regular MD and your surgeon. It's good to see what both say. I'm lucky that my regular MD was a GI specialist when he was younger. Good luck!!

My friend who was banded in January drinks with every meal and she lost 70 LBS so far. She just tries not to drink too much at meal time as it makes her hungrier sooner. I sip a drink if the meal is in the dry side. Sometimes you need liquid with the meal!!!

It definitely gets better! Post op for me the port made itself known but the gas pains were the worst. I took sips of water, used up ALL of my pain meds, walked around AND slept and I used GasX. That all helped me get through. I didn't feel better until about the 8th day and some days are better that others. Hang in there!!