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I banded on 3/15/10 by Dr. William Avara in Ocean Springs. He is really nice and will answer any questions. I'm struggling with the weight loss or I have unrealistic expectations but hanging in there. I lost 9lbs pre-surgery and have lost 7lbs post surgery (well lost 8.5 and gained 1.5 back).

Debeli, Laying down was a little difficult for me, too. The gas in my shoulders was bad for the first week, but it did go away after that. I don't remember having any air restriction though.

Hi, I had my band on March 15th, the first week (lost 7 lbs.) went well other than gas and shoulder pain. I still have some bruising that is a little sore. I have struggled since the first week to lose weight though. I got really hungry at the end of the first week. I lost about 1.5- 2lbs. the second week, which is also when I started adding some soft foods. However, I have gained 2 lbs back and am teetering back and forth with those 2lbs. I can't eat nearly what I used to eat and seems that minimally I should be losing 2-3 lbs. a week with that fact alone. I am walking more, and building the distance up slowly. Please let me know what you found helpful until your first fills. Mine is not until April 26th, that seems so far away.