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I had the same problem when I went for my first fill last week. I had to be arched over three rolled blankets and push down like I was having a BM and even with that it took several attempts. Finally he was successful. I found the whole experience embarrassing! Good luck for next time!

Hi all, This is my first post on this site although I have looked around a bit in the previous months. I was banded 12/28 and expected to heal just fine after surgery. I am young and have no health history what-so-ever. I remember waking on the operating table with killer left shoulder pain and a burning lower belly. The burning in my belly was what we assume to be an allergic reaction to the cleaning agents used prior to the operation. Once that was cleaned and some cream was applied I had no problem after that. The shoulder pain however still comes and goes even 6 days after surgery! I think it has been the worst part! My Mom is a nurse and thought to bring me every gas releif remedy she could find. That was the ONLY reason I got any releif at all! She brought Gas X strips, Maalox, and beano. The Gas X was my favorite.I struggled with the pain again all night last night and had an "attack" of sorts this morning but it has been ok for the remainder of the day. I did fine in the hospital sipping Clear liquids and walking around just fine. Hated the foley but thats another matter. I think the problems I had after surgery and the reason for my long recovery was I was getting sick when I went in for surgery. I was also only eating appr. 400-800 calories per day for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Surgery was on a Tuesday, Christmas was the weekend before so I had a lot of running to do then and I worked Sunday night 7p-7a and Monday night 7p-3a and had to be at the hospital at 0530 that morning. I think my body was just exhausted or maybe I would have healed faster. So glad to hear all of your stories but I must say I am envious of you speedy recoveries! Anyone else having trouble producing an appetite? I seem to stay so thirsty that I have no interest in eating. I know I really need to eat but nothing sound appealing to me in the least. I don't want get my body into any trouble by "starving" it! I did this surgery to be HEALTHY and for no other reason (even though I have 150 plus #s to lose, lol). Any high Protein suggestions (or otherwise) would be greatly appreciated!

I'm so sorry to hear that you all have shared some of my struggles! I actually cried reading some of the posts from people who said they were up the next day doing laundry and cleaning. I too am happy with my weightloss thus far. I am supposed to be doing high Protein full liquids including Jello, pudding, and yogurt. I just can't do the protein!! I already have such a little desire to eat and the thought of putting high protein pudding in my mounth disgusts me! I did soft scamble an egg earlier and made it through most of that ok. I figured that would be a good way to get some protein in.