sarahh1828

Post op are gummy vitamins ok? I know that sounds funny, but I'm currently taking an adult gummy vitamin and wondering if I can continue it after surgery.

I told my in-laws today, mainly because my MIL had the lapband a few years ago, and I figured she'd understand a little. She didn't. She was very negative, although that's probably related to her regret at getting the band (she hates it!). I told my sister in law because her and I used to do biggest loser competitions between us to keep motivated, and I would feel like a horrible cheater if she wanted to start another after I'd gotten my sleeve and I didn't tell her. She was very interested and supportive, so we will see. I told my mom a few days ago and my husband knew when I started the bariatric options classes that I'd be having something done. I haven't told anyone else yet though,and I don't plan to tell anyone else unless they ask.

Thank you all. I'm also wondering if my goal should be maybe a little lower in case of rebounding, so I'll settle around 150?

So. true. I just want to be able to run after my son and catch him. lol. If I can do that I will be happy. I would like to look hot too, but that may just have to be the added bonus

I was hoping for some motivation. I realize that everyone is different, but I was hoping you could tell me your starting weight (or size), and your weight(orsize) at six months post op. I would really appreciate this. Thank you!!

I was hoping to have the Paraguard IUD reinserted before surgery, but I had severe complications with my first one, so hmm... guess I'll just have to grill my surgeon a little more.

Wow!! Congratulations to you all, you've all been so successful!! Thank you for your responses.

Congratulations!!!!!

I'm not due to have my surgery until sometime in March, but I have Kaiser insurance, so we have to do the classes first. They require us to start our vitamin supplements and protein supplements so they're a habit by the time our surgery gets here, but they also expect us to lose at least 10% of our body weight before we have surgery. I have started a new birth control pill, so I'm grateful I haven't gained anything, but I'm wondering how I'm supposed to lose almost 30# by march...any tips or advice? I am on a 1400 cal diet, I'm just not losing more than 1/2 a lb. a week. Also, they require us to take the protein supplements, but I seem to have trouble digesting the whey protein, any recommendations?

Thank you, I'll go try some. Can I ask how was the surgery?

HI, this is my first forum post. I have just started on my lap-band journey. I am taking the classes required by my insurance to get banded, and am on class 5 out of 12. The Nurse Practitioner supervising the program says that if all goes well I should be getting banded the second week of March 2011. Which is the week after I graduate my LVN program (YAY me). I am having a little trouble with motivation for exercising by myself at this point, and would greatly appreciate any motivation or tips you could spare. Nice to meet you all! Sarah