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Hello everyone. I thought I was going to go at this alone, but I also know that if you have a support group, you perform better for your weight loss. A little about me: -I was banded by Dr. Kirschenbaum in Denver, CO...excellent surgeon and I even got a video (after I asked) -self pay at $9500 -Thought I was literally dying (ok, not literally) from post-op gas (painful stuff!) -Still trying to figure out what if feels like to feel full Anyone else hating the taste of food you used to like?

My Dr. told me to eat what was comfortable, AFTER 4 days of cold-liquid diet. Being only 6 weeks post-op, I was eating "real food" probably 14 days after surgery. I think it was a burrito. At 3 weeks, I tried McDonalds...and HATED IT! I absolutely HATED eating french fries, and still can't. I think it is because I eat everything until it is mooshy...and that changes the taste of food completely! Other than that, no problems.

Hi there! I was banded February 5, 2009. To be honest, I thought it was going to be easier, but I am glad that I have to make the "tough" decisions about eating right. After all, this is a lifestyle change...right?

I was banded Feb 5, and had a TON of gas also! Hated it, but my surgeon suggested GasX, and of course walking. I would recommend the gas X that you can get which melts in your mouth...that way, nothing can get stuck!