NJGirl32

I read a lot about certain foods getting stuck -what the heck does that mean exactly? Does that mean you have to throw up, burp, or simple cough?? My nurtitionist also mention food getting stuck in the opening of the pouch? Am I committing myself to a lifetime of getting sick?

Can someone tell me the best protein shake to get? My nutritionist gave me a list of possible choices, but which one tastes the best. I see some you just add to water and others to milk. Are these the same shakes you drink prior to surgery? How long do you need to drink these shakes? Thanks

Well, I can't tell you how many times I have read the replies to this topic and thank you all! I still haven't told my life long best friend or my husband. I am schedule for the end of June and have had 2 doctor's appoints thus far (nutritionist and Pum.). I am still noy a 100% about telling him but I am definitely leaning heavily towards it (nopun intended! lol). I wreally do wonder what he'll say or think? I definitely will let you all know what I decide. This forum has been a godsend to me since I am alone in it for now-onlt the girl I work with knows. I keep thinkingthat this time next year I'll be thin-wow-that's an awesome thought! Again, a great big thank you from this Jersey Girl!

Great!! Do you think about food or are you completely full and can't even think about having another thing?

Central! But I was born and raised in Philly and lived in Pennsauken for a short time.

Hello! I live in central Jersey-but I am having my surgery in North Jersey at Mountainside Hospital. Good luck to you!!! Let me know how you make out okay?

Okay-how messed up is this...I am on this forum eating 2 pieces of white pizza pie! I find myself eating more because I know I am getting the surgery in 2 months! WTH? Did this happen to anyone else>

I read over my brochure from the doctors and it mentions that some people experience dumping-what exactly does that mean? I am not going to not make it to the fr*ggen bathroom??? I hope it doesn't mean that. Can anyone shed some light on this and did it happen to you? I am worried-I travel far to work each day.

Thank you for the encoraging words and prayers- really- that touched me so much!

Thanks so much! I'll have to let you all know when and if I tell him- I have 2 dr. appointmentss this week. I am not scheduled until the end of June but I want it moved up if possible.

It's funny you should say that because just the other day I was thinking "I am not that big" but I am big. All 243 pounds of me! When I have to worry about fitting in an airplane seat that's big! I even hate goingto plays and sittingin confined spaces. I would panic if I had to go on any sort of ride at an amusement park! I was even at a comedy show and I had a few remarks made towards me- not funny. I use to be very attractive-now I have a "pretty face". I am too young to feel this old! Thanks for all the support!! This is an awesome resource and network of support!

That's awesome! Congratulations on such a huge achievement!

Marcy they are so minor! Thanks for sharing

Thanks Marcy! You are doing such a great job-20lbs in 1 month! That's inspiring!

Awesome job!!!!! Congrats! You are inspiring that's for sure!

:huh:I am very fair and I bruise pretty easily. No one sees my belly anyway-but I just wanted to know. Where is the port? Is it on your side? Do they inject a needle in your side for fills? Can you feel the port? Thanks everyone!

I am in the exact same boart so I can totaly relate to your concerns. I am 5'6 and 246 and 48 yrs old. I am worried about something going wrong duringthe surgery. My Dr. said the mortality rate is 1 in 2000 - that seems really high to me, but he said it's the same as a gall bladder operation. I am in good health other then the weigh issue so I think the surgery will be okay. With that being said I really hate being fat. I hate being the heaviest woman in a room. I hate going on an airplane and worrying about the seatbelt fitting or who will sit next to me. I hate lugging this extra 90 pounds around with me everyday-the effect that it has on my energy level and it must work my heart to carry that weight. I hate that it takes me so long to find something to wear when I go out. I hate not feeling sexy. I want to be 50 and fabulous. I am tired of making excuses. If I would have done this last year I would be thin by now and loving life. I would be more active and enjoy social outings so much more! Doubt is normal. Someone had a quote that said "A field never gets plowed byturning it over in your head" That pretty much says it all! I'll do it with you!

It's my understanding that there will be 3-4 small incisions on the belly - are they big? Do they leave a scar? Does anyone have a picture of there after surgery scars? I am just trying to prepare myself for what it will look like - I have stretch mark from being pregnant so I am not worried about bikini wear-just curious!

Wow, I didn't realize this- does that mean drinking anything-even water? What will happen if you drink while eating? Thanks!

It seems like I am the only one that has thought about not telling my spouse! I am leaning towards telling him since there is so much involved pre-surgery and post-surgery.

Going out to eat on the weekends is a big part of our social life. Is this still possible on the Band? What dort of foods are best to order or avoid? Thanks!

Thanks! So it looks like I'll still be able to enjoy a couple of drinks with dinner or at a party. I am confused by the one comment about not drinking after eating-is this a requirement for the Lapband?

Can you drink on the band? I like a few beers or a Sangria with dinner-will I have to give that up? Will it make me sick? Will I get drunk faster? I know someone who had gastic bypass and she gets drunk really fast-I don't wantthat but I am a Jersey Girl and love an occassional drink or two on the weekends.

want2beme was right on target! This friend is jealous of your success. She tries to make it sound like it's all about you and how brave she has been trying to hold back- but it is really about all her insercurities. Your weigh loss has threatened her on some emotional level. She is a coward for writing you a letter like that without so much as a follow up phone call!

Wow! That's a big improvement!