Jax Band..Hi All

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I am Mary, from Jacksonville, Florida. I knew about this forum for a long time, and now wish I had taken part earlier. I was banded on July 1, and had my first fill on August 8. For a while I had a lot of nausea, even on liquids, but that is gone. I went back to work maybe too soon, a week after surgery, and had a persistent pain across my mid back, right under the shoulder blades. Anyone have that problem? I also had an area that wouldn't heal at the upper center of the abdomen, and it kept being rubbed by my (ladies, you know where!) It turns out there was a little stitch, and once he took that out, it has healed. I am finally feeling really good, and looking forward to the whole process. I had lost 9 pounds on his scale from the day of surgery. Now I have lost 5 more. My biggest problem is that at night, I seem to be hungry and able to eat more than I should, so I am trying to focus on eating the right things, and not resorting to old habits. Right now, I can eat most things, even salad, if I chew it well. Reading a few of the posts, I see that it may take a few fills before I get the adjustment just right. If there is anyone in or around Jacksonville, who would like to be a band buddy, I would love to connect. I am truly happy I did this. Mary:biggrin2:

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Great to have you on board, Mary. You're totally correct....it takes most people a little while to get good restriction (but a lucky few have some restriction from day 1. Until you do get good restriction, keep doing what you're doing: Eat healthy foods, watch your portions, and get some exercise. Eventually the band will help you out a lot more. Some people call the phase you're in right now "bandster hell". Don't worry, it will get better. Sounds like you are on the road to success!!

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Mary, welcome to LBT! I am from Jacksonville as well, the Mandarin area. Looks like we are in for some dicey weather the next couple of days. The mayor just announced schools will be closed.