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Well, I was banded July 28, 2008. No complications. Lost 8 pounds on pre-op and 12 on post-op. I waited patiently for something to kick in after the first, second, third and fourth fills. All the while restriction is getting more significant. But now at 5 cc, I can't even eat a cracker without getting stuck. I am back on half servings of shakes. No weight loss. What is this? Doc says to eat 6 times a day, small of course. Not drinking calories, not eating bad stuff. Has anyone experienced this kind of weight loss resistence. I've been very patient. Now I'm feeling cursed. Thanks for the listening ear.

Well, I am 5 days post-op (July 28th) and that left shoulder stab is still a bother. It is less than it was and I think it is just part of the package. I even have fleeting moments of questioning, "why did I do this to myself?" I am hoping it will all be worth it in the end. To a painfree, fat free existence! Hoorah!

I was banded on Monday (2 days ago). Last night I was sure I was going to die. The gas is so bad. The codein elixer doesn't seem to even touch it. I thought the morphine in the hospital was weak. ha! I feel a bit better today, but the closer it gets to evening, the worse I feel. I can't say that I am glad I did it yet, but this certainly is not "the easy way out" that some people talk about is it? All the best to you and thanks for the encouragement that the pain will end. A'L

Thanks so much to all of you who have experienced so many different things for sharing. I go in tomorrow morning for surgery. Been on shakes for 2 weeks and am doing only clears today. I'm not very nervous yet. I'm probably in denial. I just go for the moment as it comes, cause if I think about it too much I might freak out. Anyway, thanks for the cautions and the experiences. I feel much more prepared. Love to you ALL!!!

Yikes!! DOn't give up, oh please oh please!!!!I am on my first day of my 14 day pre-op shake-filled tongue boredom. It is already testing my patience. Yuck! I'm such a carb-craver that my body is threatening to revolt. My kids are eating mac & cheese and ice cream. I get shakes and lettuce with calorie-free dressing. Oh YUM!! Don't give up though. You will end up inspiring me!!!!!

God bless you as you struggle with your fears. I am there right with you. I started this journey in January with the initial consultation, interviews with nutritionist, psychologist, exercise physiologist, sleep study, blood tests, chest x-ray, EKG and after all that I had to spend 3 months getting my thyroid function stable. THEN I had to see a psychologist for 2 1/2 months to see if I am able to handle the outcomes of surgery. Phew! Just do one appointment at a time. By the time it all gets done you will be so much better able to cope with the fears. I am scheduled for 7/28. When the date was set I almost cried....not out of joy but out of shock and fear. I reserve the right to change my mind until they knock me out before surgery. Keep moving toward your goal and if at some point you feel you are being stopped, then stop. But until then, one tiny little step at a time. Much luck!

Great to see you here! I love this site also. I have just been approved by my insurance. Now comes the real challenge! It has taken me since January 8th to get this far. No matter how long it takes...stick with it to the end. And together we can make this change