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Hi, I was banded 6/30/09 and I had a hiatal hernia repair too. It was very painful. I had a c-section and was told the lap band was nothing compared to that, well I think with the hernia repair it was worse than my c-section! I couldn't take a deep breath for probably a week and sometimes I couldn't catch my breath. I couldn't sleep in bed the first few days, I slept on a recliner. It does get better but yes very painful. You will get better too, don't worry!

I am scheduled on 7/29 too. I haven't lost any weight this week! I am nervous and excited too...

Yes, sorry, Keene, NH. I have only eaten mashed potatoes and flat wrap bread and tonight I tried noodles, the noodles were kind of difficult. I thought they got stuff but I think I had my first PB. Anyway, I did manage to finish them after I felt better but I am not likely to try that again too soon! I haven't started exercising yet. I just started back to work this week and have been really tired just getting back to that, I hope to start exercising next week.

Hi all, I was banded at CMC in Keene on 6/30! I started soft foods yesterday, going pretty well. Last night was the first meal that I ate protein/vegies/carb all together and I didn't finish what was on my plate but I was so full that I thought I might throw up. I didnt and I won't overeat like that again! I guess I was too excited to have an actual balanced meal again! I have lost about 15lbs since my surgery.

I had a problem with phlem right after my surgery too. Eventually it went away. I know it was hard to cough and get it up. I did that breathing tube thing they gave me at the hospital but had a hard time doing that too. It will stop eventually.

Hi, I had surgery last week 6/30 and I am still on full liquids and hungry. How did you guys stay on just liquids for so long? I looked at the paperwork and think I can switch to pureed foods on Sunday. I can't wait. This is hard. Seems like I get hungrier every day. I usually have carnation instant Breakfast in the morning and then 1 cup of Soup for lunch and 1 cup of soup for dinner. Sometimes in between meals I have a SF popsicle or Jello. Is there something I am missing that I could have to "fill up"? Thanks

Is the pudding in addition to the 3 "meals" that I am having???