LissaLou75

Hi Stacy, We got banded the same day. I sent you a PM the other day, but I guess you havent had a chance to read it. Before your fill, how was your hunger? I am supposed to get a fill this coming up Monday. I have absolutely NO RESTRICTION what so ever. I can eat anything just like before, but then again, I have not had a fill. I lost 14 lbs in the first two weeks, but none since then. I have lost about 5% body fat though. Just wanted to hear your thoughts.....

I found the Special K20 Water at Wal-Mart on Friday. It was in the pharmacy section by the slim-fast and Protein powders. Hope this helps.....

I am 8 days post op and still have HORRENDOUS shoulder pain!!! Other than that, I have been fine. I do get really hungry because I am still on liquids and dont really like the things I am allowed to eat so I just dont eat/drink much. Does anyone have any suggestions about the pain in my shoulder?? When will it go away?? When will I stop being sooooo hungry?:confused2: Thanks!!!

Hello all! I was banded on Monday August 18th and had a few questions. I am supposed to be on Clear liquids for a week and have only had a couple popsicles and a couple servings of Jello since surgery on Monday. I have also had gatorade and watered down apple juice. I dont know if what I am feeling is severe hunger pains but it feels like a heavy rock in my stomach. When can you start adding Protein shakes or milk? I really hate the broth so I have not had any of that yet. I have been getting so dizzy and I am sure it is because I am not eating much of anything at all. Another question that may sound silly...How do you get that sticky stuff off of you that the bandages left behind? Not the steri strips but the big bandages they put on top of those? They REALLY irritated my skin and I have bad red itchy spots around all 5 insicions. I have tried alcohol, but that wont even get the sticky stuff off. Any suggestions?

Yes, I am still really sore. I was planning on going back to work today, but had to scratch that idea real quick! I just drank half a Protein shake, we will see how it settles.