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Hey there,

I just joined the forum yesterday, although I had my surgery almost 5 weeks ago. I really wish I'd discovered this sooner, because the journey so far hasn't been that easy and it was more difficult doing it on my own. I have only told one person I had this surgery, because I felt people wouldn't understand or would question my spending the money. I've been having some difficulty with pain, and a lot of difficulty with sticking to the pre- and post-op diets (a couple of blips on each...hence the pain? I don't know...). All in all I feel pretty good. I've had my first fill (4 cc's), and I feel only slight restriction--in fact, I've felt like I can pretty much eat anything since about 2 weeks after the surgery. Hopefully that'll change as I get more fills. It's great to be part of this community, and I'm really looking forward to sharing our journeys together! :thumbup:

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Hi there -

Congrats on getting the band! I was banded three weeks ago and will have my first fill on April 20th. I am excited to get some restriction. I too feel like I could eat anything, but luckily for me I still don't have my appetite back yet. I think that is the only thing keeping me from wanting to chow down!

I also haven't told anyone about my surgery. My husband is the only person (other than the doctors) who knows that I have the band. I haven't even told my mom whom I speak with almost every day. I guess that I felt like I would be watched and judged by others if they knew that I had the band. I didn't want that perceived pressure to stress me out. I am not sure when, or if, I will tell anyone else.

This board is a great place to chat and vent to others. I was lucky to find it a couple of months before I was banded. I love reading peoples answers to questions and hearing their takes on different topics. Welcome and I hope that we are both very successful with the band!

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I was banded a week ago. Any advice from those of you a little further out. I haven't had a bite of food in three weeks, and I am missing the taste of food. I never thought broth would be such a treat. Any suggestions for another week of liquids.< /p>

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