elgrande

Hello all ... I am Jenn! I am 24 years old... No kids... Never married!! I live in Orange County, California and was banded on June 3rd.

I am 31 years old from Los Angeles CA. I was banded 02-24-09, my first fill is 04-11-09. Can't wait.

I'm in Los Angeles and interested in joining a support group.

My doctor says I can do anything I want to. But I assume he didn't mean getting punched in the stomach, like in boxing or whatever.

No, you're not too young. Teenagers get the Lap Band. However, like everyone else has posted, make sure its the right journey for you. Do your research, talk to doctors, psychologists ect. Really get a feel for if you're ready for a huge commitment. I've had many major surgeries, so for me, its just going under the knife again, but its the struggles before and after that made me think about it for two years. Most of us on here have tried EVERYTHING, and I mean, everything first. Please be wise. And I'm glad that you are taking control now. I've heard so many people on this forum say how they wish they'd done this sooner. You're never to young to want to be healthy.

I think you should attend a lap band seminar and speak with a Doctor about pros and cons. It is solely up to you to make the choice of getting the lapband or not. Like stated above, if you've tried everything and nothing has worked then it's possible the lapband will benefit you. I am 25 years old and have decided to get the lapband due to the fact that I have tried EVERYTHING! Fab diets, weight watchers, phentermine, the list goes on and on. I've lost weight with these programs, but it never stays off. The lapband is something I've thought about for 2 years, I am just now starting my journey. Good luck!

If you cheat you are only cheating yourself. You can get through this.
Go for a walk, have a sugar free popsicle.
Keep your eye on the target, you want this surgery and you have to do this in order to accomplish what you want.
((hugs))

Well crap! I typed up a long detailed postop update & my phone deleted it! I'll type it again later. I'm doing good.

I'm finally on my way to my surgery. I thought this day was never going to come. I'm not nervous but very emotional for some reason. Can't wait to get this started!!!

I gave in the other day and it is totally not worth it.i feel so guilty. Just fight it through and occupy yourself with something else or drink a lot of Water.< /p>

I am a 34 year old, soon to be Latina bombshell. lol j/k. Im a nurse, single- never married, no kiddos but definitely want someday. I was banded on 09/11/2012, live in northeastern Pennsylvania, and really do enjoy walks on the beach.

I think we are all women hahah But ok!! 23 Female, ASU grad and soon to be Law School student. Banded December!! I am in Scottsdale AZ!!
Mary:thumbup:

Hey! I'm Tristin, 35 y/o from Salt Lake City. 5'4, 216 lbs, never been married, no kids. Want marriage, adore kids. Work for public radio and teach college. I was banded 11/21/08. I *know* this year will be mine. For love. And prosperity (in all the right places!)
Strength in single-ness, and hope and faith in love. Cheers to all of us!
oxo

Hi I am 34 single no children living in the Los Angeles area. I have been banded since 9/15/2008. My new lifestyle as a bandster has actually been a very good experience for me.

Where can I buy the ingredients for the drano ?

A year and 5 month ago I started this journey of loosing weight. I lost 88 pounds in 9 months and got really sick nothing to do with the band..... because of the lost of this weight the fat that was covering my organs actually protecting them when off and the complications of a really bad endometriosis started..... after 5 surgeries the worst and last one 6 month ago now I feel great. I am ready to regain control of my life and continue my so wanted journey I'm 33 pounds away to get to my goal..... I only gain 8 pounds after all this.... this past week i lost 5 ..... Today I'm getting a fill that I hope will be the one that take me to my goal or at least close to it.... I hope to get lots of comfort and support........ here are some pictures from the before and after so far.

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Carolyn

Hi everyone, I'm from southern california- Los Angeles area

Dont worry Secondchance, it will only get better. My day 2 was not too great. I did manage to come back to work monday but now realize that I should have probably taken a few more days. My tummy is still sore on the port site but getting each day!! Hang in there!!!

Take your pain meds and rest (if you can). I know some people on here have been more comfortable on a recliner, but i didnt have any trouble sleeping in bed. As for the gas pain, my hubby rubbed my back and that helped get a lot of gas out. I also sat in a rocker and that seemed to help too!!! Hope you feel better soon!

So I was banded oct 22 and I just re read my post op diet orders. 6 glasses of fluids. 2 Protein Shakes. I can have Tomato Soup, broth, juice etc. the thing is, I feel SO full just taking my meds and a few sips of Water. Until tonight I just had juice and after. So tonight I made some watered down Tomato Soup. I kid you not: I dipped the spoon and licked it off 5 times and I feel stuffed to the gills like the worst thanksgiving ever. I know this surgery is supposed to make you feel full fast. But this is crazy. I'm hoping I can digest and get more comfortable because I need to take 2 tsp of medicine and that seems lie a huge volume. I think I'm gonna call my dr tomorrow to make sure this is normal. I don't want to get dehydrated. It's just post op day 2. Anyone have this experience?

Hiyas! I was banded on Oct 22nd and I also had a Hiatal hernia repair ! At least it got rid of the heart burn I had been havinig for a couple years that I had no clue what the hell was going on. So how is everyone doing?

So I've lost 35 lbs since MY surgery in may I'd that average or not for having the lap band ?

Ventura county in the house! Lol