Leisha249

No pain meds. What a sick man. Don't know how your doing it. But, It will get better I promice.I really regreted surgery for about 3-4 days when I had mine. Was mad at myself, kept thinking, " I'm so stupid, I did this to myself." but it will get better.

Ok, nobody move. I'm 2 lbs from goal. OMG! Why am I so terrified?

Hang in there. It will be a tough few days at first. I really regreted having the surgery for the first 3 days, then things started getting better. I was banded in Sept and have lost 87 lbs. Nobody noticed the first 35 so don't get discouraged if that happens. Follow all the rules, eat slow, small bites, stay hydrated and enjoy the results.

Good luck. I've had times when I wished I hadn't done this. ('Thats normal I think) But overall, I'm glad. I've been very lucky, the wt has come off easy. I'm 5 lbs from goal. Actually my lap band Dr told me to stop losing but when I pointed out my BMI is still in the "over weight " side he said 5 lbs and thats it. So, expect ups and downs. Drink LOTS of H2o. 6-8 glasses aday. And follow the rules.

Has anyone had lipo after lapband? Does the port and tubing get in the way or look funny? My Dr said I could look into tummy tuck but just not interested in the awful scars I see online.

I use Jay Robb and add a scoop of greek yogert and tbs of peanut butter.

I have used Benefiber for awhile but can no longer find it. Has it been taken off the market?

H2o.

Banded in FW in Sept.

I doubled the recommed dose at my Drs suggestion. Was having really bad hair loss. It helps but if I miss a couple of days the hair starts falling out again. Guess I need to ask if this is going to be a life time issue.

Hopefully they say it out of love and concern. But obesity is dangerous. I saw my regular Dr last week for check up and she looked at my recent labs and said, you've just saved yourself from being diabetic. I was boarderline and meds were in my near furture. If you do the research you can be better informed to deal with their concerns and be more comfortable with your decision. If people see your worried it will increase their worries. Good luck.

Hi ya'll, Welcome to Texas and lapband. I'm south of FW. Banded in Sept and happy with results, weight loss, and follow up at clinic I had surgery done at. Good luck.

Good luck to all of you. I regretted getting the lap band for about 2 days after surgery. I was in so much pain. If you are driving a long way to surgery center ask you Dr to give you Rx for pain med prior to surgery day.That way you can have it with you to take as soon as you need it. I got my script as I was leaving the center and had over an hour drive, by the time I got to our home town pharmacy and got it filled and it took effect I was in bad shape. Other than that remeber your riding the "Chew Chew Chew Train now" It is a big part of it. That makes you automatically eat slower, which is also important. So, I am very happy I did this. I'm 75 lbs down as of today. Banded in Sept.

Why is a nurse filling? I've had 4 fills and always has been a Dr. Ask for one next time due to difficulty.

I lost alot of weight on Phen Fen a years ago. I was a size 8 and still felt fat. After I gained it all back and went back and saw those pics I was shocked at how thin I really was. People ask me all the time how much more I'm going to lose. I still feel soooo fat. But I know I looked fine at a size 8 and will be happy when I get there, (and I will get there) I don't know why we have such a hard time with body image, but that maybe one of the reasons we allow ourselfs to regain, cause we never felt that we were a good size so what did it matter. We already were fat in our mind so our body just followed along. Maybe. I just think it's a very important part of our struggles.

HI, sorry it took me so long to get back to this. Thanks everyone for your kind and encouraging words. I went yesterday for my 4th fill. Weight loss has slowed down last couplle weeks but not gaining so thats a plus. My whole adult life I've either been losing or gaining. Oh the jeans were from Black Market White House. And I do think they help with the backside but, already getting to loose so I won't spent that much on jeans for awhile. I went to goodwill and got a cute pair for less then 10.00 and 3 great shirts for 3.00 and 4.00. 2 of them still had the tags on them. It takes some looking, and have went to several to find deals but these are my transition clothes.

Chew chew chew!

Still have about 20 lbs to go. But...... Saw some jeans on the internet that helps give you a little booty. Cause mine is flat and wide. Anyway, had never been in this store, was nervous that I couldn't find anything to fit me. While looking at the jeans (Was so hoping to be able to look without the assistance of sales person but a skinny sales lady came over) She asked if I had ever worn there denim before? I told her I saw the ad on internet but I didn’t see any 14's. I was so embarrassed. She asked why I was looking for a 14, so thinking their 14's were smaller then other places, and wishing I hadn't come in….I started running my mouth,,,,,"I recently have lost a lot of weight and needed to get new clothes and really didn't know what size I needed, thank you anyway"…..and tried to leave. She told me to go to the dressing room and she would bring me some jeans. When she handed them to me she said "don’t look at the size" I put them on and they fit so nice, I went out to show her and she gave me such a great smile and said "those are size 10." WOW!!! Ok they are made a little big but I don't care they are 10's. I HAD to buy them.

You will be able to sleep on side again, or tummy, or anyway you want. Cause your gonna b Skin-E. :-)

Instead of joining gym, which I would not have went to anyway, we got Xbox kinnect. I'm doing the bootcamp. I love it.

Wonderful words.

Good by to Lane Bryant. I went shopping today and am cutting up my card. Cant shop there anymore. Yea! Helloooo....? Sept banders? Just wondered how everyone is doing. I just had my 3rd fill 5 days ago. Dr was very encouraging and met the new diatician for the office I go to. I won't hold it against her that she probabley only weights 100 lbs. She was very sweet and had some good advice. So glad I had the band.

So glad I started my day here today. Banded Sept 23 have lost 45 lbs. Would not have lost without the help of the band. Had decided NEVER to diet again because everytime I do I gain it back plus more. Was afraid if I dieted again I would be 300 + next go round. So no more diets. Just changing my bad habits. For the rest of my life.

Thank you. I felt like I should wait but then thought I was being paroniod. I'm gonna wait. I'm still losing at a good rate (I feel like) with only 2 fills. Looking forward to the trip but will miss my morning protein drinks. Thanks for the help.