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;) I'm new to this chat room and I'm so glad that I have found you guys. It seems like a great support system. I got banded 4 wks ago today and I'm down 26 lbs. I get my first band adjustment on Monday. I'm kinda nervous about that cause I don't know if it hurts. I'm sure it is uncomfortable. I'm looking forward to chating with everyone and good luck to those who are starting there journey.

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Hi kr, Welcome to the band wagon... It sounds like you are doing really well with 26 lbs already gone. I will be getting my band on October 16th and I am really looking forward to it.. From all that I have read the fills do not hurt at all, so everything should be ok for you on Monday... Good luck to you on your weight loss journey..

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Hi, I am 9 days post op. I have lost 8lbs since surgery, 8lbs from before surgery. I had restriction for about 6 days, now I am famished all the time and am having to really work on will power to not eat. How were you at about 1 week post op to now?

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Hey I am one month post op and going to get my first fill on Monday. I hear it is not really painful with a skilled doctor. I am not nervous because I have checked with several of his other patients and they all said it was easy. You are doing wonderfully. I have lost 20 lbs since surgery and 55 from dieting before surgery. Good Luck on Monday!

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