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Thank you to all who shared the thoughts with me. I am still currently feeling the lump in the throat. As a matter of fact I have felt this way almost constantly all day today and yesterday. Just eating a couple of bites increases this feeling. I have no heartburn (YEA)! I have an appointment for another fill on Tuesday, January 12 and I will tell them how I am feeling. I feel like something is stuck and just not wanting to move through very well. I'm sure I'll actually get a little unfill unless things straighten before then. I am kind of surprised to have this feeling after only one fill but I'm positive that things are telling me to have some removed. It's getting uncomfortable, especially having to deal with it all day long.

The port incision is usually the last to stop hurting. I am about six and a half weeks out and I still have a little soreness in that one. The surgeon told me that is normal and that it would improve as time goes on. She is right, it has. It's normal.

I had that happen with two of my five stitches. I gently tugged on mine and they came out but that doesn't mean I recommend that you do that. I really don't think it's anything to worry about as long as it doesn't start looking infected. I would cover it up with a band-aid to keep it from snagging on your clothes then ask your surgeon about it at your post-op appointment.

Had my first fill of 3 cc put in last Monday, Dec. 28. I get a feeling like I have a lump in my throat when eating. I am taking my time chewing and feel like I am chewing pretty well but get a lump in my throat before I am even half done with my 1/2 cup portion. Is this because I am eating too fast or not chewing as well as I think I am or is this telling me I am full and that I should stop? I want to do this right and don't want to do any damage by not using this tool in the right way. If anyone has any answers, I would appreciate all.

I truely feel for you as I recently went through that as well. I was starving by about three days postop. (My surgery was Nov. 19, 2009) During the 2 weeks on the liquid stage after surgery it was pretty tough as I felt so hungry constantly. My stomach was so loud with all the grumbling!! When the pureed stage came the hunger wasn't quite as bad and then was even better when I could eat solids. My surgeon does not put in any fill whatsoever when the band is put in so there is no restriction. I didn't get my first fill until about 6 weeks later. Hang in there. Thankfully it's a "not forever situation" and it will get better. You will feel it was so worth it once you get through this time in your journey and the pounds start coming off.

It sure does feel great to weigh less than your hubby! I now weigh 5 pounds less than mine. This morning I tried on a new pair of pants that I bought and I'm now down another pant size!! I was wearing a size 26/28 and now am down to a size 18. Happy New Year to me!!! Seriously, I praise the Lord for my success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When my surgeon puts the band in she does not put in any fluid, therefore there is no restriction. I was absolutely starving during the liquid portion of the post-op diet but it did improve a bit when I was able to eat pureed foods and a touch more when I could eat solids. I had to wait 6 weeks for my first fill so that my stomach could have time to heal after banding. Hang in there. It will get better.

I had my first fill on Monday, December 28 with no numbing medication. I had absolutely no discomfort. Just felt like someone very lightly touched my skin. That's all. It was a breeze for me but just because it was for me that doesn't mean it is for everyone.

I had my band done on Nov. 19 and have no fill and no restriction. It's all willpower at this point. And yes, it is very possible to lose before the first fill. I have lost 15 pounds since my surgery. Good luck on your new adventure as a Banster! :smile2:

So sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. Hang in there. Take it easy. Work will wait even if you think it won't. It's time to baby yourself. You don't want to damage anything by doing too much too soon. As far as Jello, sugar free jello was one thing my surgeon and diatician said I could have at your stage. I just was sure to take my spoon and mush it up good. I never had any problems whatsoever. Take tiny bites at a time. Don't eat too fast and set your spoon down between bites. At first I thought suger free jello wasn't very tasty but you do get used to it and once you get hungry enough everything you get to have tastes like heaven. Take care of yourself!!! :willy_nilly:

I know I'm sure colder in the daytime and especially at night. I used to run around the house in a t-shirt during the winter but not any more. It's sweats, a sweatshirt, socks and slippers and I'm still a little chilly. At night I used to have my sheet and one blanket and usually ended up throwing them off after awhile because I would get too hot. Now I have my sheet, bedspread, a blanket, and a sleeping bag that is designed to keep a person warm in temperatures down to 50 degrees. I'm still a little chilly at the beginning of the night which does make it harder to fall asleep with even those, but eventually I warm up and am good and don't have to throw them off from getting too hot like I used to. Hopefully it will improve for us and our bodies will adjust as we lose weight. Time will tell! :eek:

What's the name of the new liquid protein shots? I am really interested in trying them if I can find them. :eek:

I don't think that it's at all abnormal to be hungry only three days out of surgery. I sure was! It's tough but try to hang in there and follow your surgeon's and diaticians directions no matter how hungry you get. You don't want to risk any damage to your stomach. It's been three weeks today since my surgery and the hunger does get less. I have no restriction at this point the surgeon told me only a few days ago. I don't know if you get a little used to the hunger to a degree or what. I'll admit it does get a little easier once you get past the all liquid stage and into the pureed foods. I am eating only one half cup a meal since I was banded. It's hard but hang tough! It'll be so worth it and remember this Banster Hell is only a very short time in your life and you'll reap so much as the weight comes off. :eek: