TinaMarieB

Yes, give yourself more time. If you are nauseous, take more time between sips, maybe. Worked for me. I hope it helps for you!

Hi! I'm from Bloomington and Dr. Wieland did my lapband too. Best decision I ever made--and i almost chickened out. ha!

I don't usually write on this, but since you are right here I thought I'd answer.

Everyone's experience is different, so no one can tell you what is best for you except yourself. For me, it is great.

Remember it is a lifelong change you are making.

I lost 100 pounds and have kept off 92 for three years now. Each time I slip back a bit, the band helps me to get my weight under control again. I'll never be skinny, but I feel very good and can do so much more now than when I was heavier. I don't regret a thing, but other people have different experiences, so no one can say what your experience will be.

I'll think about you and keep you in my prayers!

I have to respond.

I had fall bladder surgery before I went ahead with the band. All the complications I experienced were with the gall bladder surgery, not the band surgery.

Many people have had other experiences , I know.

I can only say that I have lost about 100 pounds and am very happy with m decision to go ahead with my band. I've gained about 5 lbs. right now. I realize this is all about what I do.

Any problems I experience are of my own making. I am interested in what goes wrong with others. I want to avoid what others have found. Thanks for sharing!!!

The way it turns out will

I like wine! Anyone have problems with having wine??

Honey' date=' you lost 20 lbs. in 30 days! That is amazing if not almost too much weight! My thoughts:

1) You are being too hard on yourself. Fluctuations of a pound or two are normal. Get on the scale once a week or once every two weeks instead of every day. If you are the kind of person who will get very emotional over a small fluctuation like that, then you need to give yourself more distance from the scale and look at the overall picture.

2) We all have difficulty in social situations sometimes. It is normal and it is okay. We aren't always going to be perfect every single minute of every single day. If that was such an easy feat, none of us would have needed lap band in the first place.

3) Exercising. Yes, it is important, but missing a day here or there is not going to kill you. Believe me, it isn't falling in Water that makes us drown, it is staying there that makes us drown. If you miss a day, try to start again the next day.

4) Don't apologize for the tears. You are a passionate person who wants to lose the weight badly, that is very obvious. However, maybe think about talking to someone? Sometimes a therapist can help keep you positive when you are being too hard on yourself. Sounds like you might need some positive encouragement and permission to not be perfect! There is no shame in needing a little extra support.

5) Hang in there. Think of how much weight you've lost, and how that supercedes the small fluctuation you perceive to be a legitimate gain. That two pounds might be gone in a day or two, and all this stress and worry isn't going to help. Your body can sense when you are happy and optimistic and it can sense when you are depressed or unhappy. Try to stay positive. It will help you be successful.

You are doing great. No one here is perfect. We all have our days. Your 20 lb. loss is incredible in such a short time. You can do this, but please don't feel you have to lose so much so quickly. Slow and steady wins the race! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' />[/quote']

What a great reply! I need

We have just started a lapband support group in normal. We meet every other Tuesday evening at 6:00 at the osf facility on ft. Jesse road.

For more information email me at tina4peace@aol.com

morrissong, how are you doing?

Congratulations! You are doing fabulous!!

I am questioning whether to get a fill. I am feeling hunger two times a day. But, I have trouble eating in the morning, and just prefer shakes. Then when I do eat, I hear the "gurgle" sound. But then in the evening, I eat about 1 and 1/2 or 2 cups of food. And am not losing weight.

Any advice??

HAve I said I LOVE the band?? It is a tool, but it was just the right tool for me! Let's see, I have lost a total of 70 pounds since August, for a total of 99 pounds as of today. I am SOOOOO HAPPY!!!

P.S. here's a hug???…

For the past 23 years I've been an emotional eater' date=' and now that I am a month post op I can't eat my emotions and I am sad ALL THE TIME! I went for my first fill today and lost weight, I should be happy. But I can't stop crying!

I mean I am a 23 year old junior college sophomore, who hasnt had a date since my ex fiance married someone else (a month after we broke up) I have a part time job and I live at home.

I dont have alot to be happy right now, and I just.. I dont know!

I guess I'm just reaching out for some support, lol I could use a hug![/quote']

So sorry you are sad! I think whenever a person makes a big change, it is disconcerting. You are taking care if YOU! Good job, girl! As you get healthier you will make new friends. Just enjoy them!

Also, I went and found a counselor that has hoed tremendously with this transition. If you are at college, please check in to your student services or healthcare, whatever they call it. You need someone to talk to right now. You deserve to feel good about yourself and your choices. Write back again, ok?

Thank you! Weird question, I know, but that's where I am....

Has anyone had a colonoscopy since being banded ? Unfortunately I have to do this-yuk- and I wonder how people cope with swallowing the prep liquid? Any response would really help! Thank you!

Thank you so much for posting this. I am having discomfort, so now I will see my surgeon tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!

I am so unsure if what I am feeling is related to the fill, just because of the band, or is something wrong?

I tend to have discomfort (not pain) under my rib area on the side of my port access. This usually happens when I have been sitting for a period of time (long car rides) and not all the time.

Also, it is difficult to eat Breakfast. I can barely get my meds down and 3 oz. of greek yogurt, taking me about 45 minutes. Is this normal?

BTW, weight loss has slowed to about 1.5 lbs /week.

(I was banded in August 2011 and am currently down 60 lbs, for a total of 90 lbs off.)

I, too, am soooo happy that I got the band! I've lost 38 lbs. since4 I was banded, Aug. 23, and am losing weight everyday. I feel better than I have in many years! But as I tell everyone, it is not the right decision for everyone. Please spend time researching, talking with your doctor, your family, and go to support groups. I learned so much from the people in the support groups, that there really hasn't been any surprises so far.

Ok, so what happens when you fly? I am heading to Italy and now am nervous. Anyone have a story to tell me??

I have found restaurants that let you order off of the children's menu, like Crackerbarrel and Chili's. Some places won't let me order off of the children's menu, so I avoid those places. Also, I ask for a "to-go" box as soon as my food arrives, and put in the box what I am not going to eat. An empty plate attracts less attention in a restaurant than a plate full of food that I won't eat.

Good luck with all of this!!