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Hi: I am 7 days post op and I am having a hard time. I had surgery in Norwood MA and I am looking for a lap band group or Buddy around the Dudley area. Please Help.

Thank you,

MaryAnn

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Hi: I am 7 days post op and I am having a hard time. I had surgery in Norwood MA and I am looking for a lap band group or Buddy around the Dudley area. Please Help.

Thank you,

MaryAnn

MaryAnn

What are you having a hard time with - what can I do to help you..

I live on the other end of the USA - but will help how i can

Have you check'd w/your doctor about a local support group

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I was banded on May 29th in Norwood MA. Everything was going great was losing a pound a day. I started out at 199 got down to 183 and now I am up to 188 this morning. I'm thinking I might be depressed and should call the doctors office on Monday to see if I can get help. When I saw the weight come back on-I got into a rut that I can not get out of. My stomach is so sore and having a hard time sleeping. I sleep on my belly but right now I have to sleep on my back. The smell of foods are driving me nuts. I dont want to fail. I did order some Lap Band books and Lap Band cookbooks online yesterday. Maybe they will keep me postitive and on track.

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I was banded on May 29th in Norwood MA. Everything was going great was losing a pound a day. I started out at 199 got down to 183 and now I am up to 188 this morning. I'm thinking I might be depressed and should call the doctors office on Monday to see if I can get help. When I saw the weight come back on-I got into a rut that I can not get out of. My stomach is so sore and having a hard time sleeping. I sleep on my belly but right now I have to sleep on my back. The smell of foods are driving me nuts. I dont want to fail. I did order some Lap Band books and Lap Band cookbooks online yesterday. Maybe they will keep me postitive and on track.

Lucy12

Don't get on the scale every day - pick one day a week that is going to be your weigh in day - that's the only day that your weight counts

What are you eating (what stage are you Clear liquids or full liiquids)

I think that ordering the books is a good idea - it will help keep your motivation up and get some insight as to our addiction for food. Also have you ck'd out the food thread here on lbt - it has good receipts for all stages - ck it out..

I am a tummy sleeper too - I was able to sleep on my side and then tummy not long after surger - I really can't remember the exact time frame but I remember getting in bed slowly geting on my side and would stay there. I would say that I could do that about a week out (which you are)

Your port site is going to hurt the longest (really discomfort more than pain) 2-3 week - I was on full liquids once I got home from the hospital and cream of potato Soup was my life saver.

You can do this - it's not easy - but it's doable

Each day it does get better... Hugs

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