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Can we get "stuck" before a fill? Ughh i feel like i was so prepared(or so i thought) before the surgery and now i'm a month out and scared out of my mind and feeling like I have no information!

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This is what i believe is referred to as bandster hell!.. its the time after surgery before your first fill. It is hell, but one that will assure your band is healed and healthy and ready to start you on your journey. I am 7 months out. I had my first fill 8 weeks after surgery, and then have gone every 6 weeks for a fill. Once you get over this hurdle it will be much better. You will actually be able to enjoy food once again. I love not being able to finish whats on my (already downsized) plate. If i want something, i eat it. maybe not the whole thing, but 1/4 or 1/2 and im done. Hang in there, it gets better! good luck!

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