Hi everyone. I have been on this site several of times just doing research before the banding, but just never took the time to register. I was banded and came home on Aug. 28, 2009. It wasn't too horrible of a procedure, the worst part for me was the gas and left shoulder which is where the port is. Today, I began phase 2 of the diet which is thicker liquids. I haven't been starving like I thought I would have been and I guess since the swelling around the band I have only been able to eat an ounce at the time. It is so wierd to have the full feeling (I have never felt it before unless I made myself miserable). I had a problem with being stopped up and took milk of mag. last night and now I'm no longer stopped. I have had a good bit of gas lately. Am I going to always be very gassy or will this past with time?
Highest Weight:240
Before Pre-op:240
8/28/09 Band date:235
Current Weight:226