Lapbandster

I love this site because I never met anyone who has had the band. (gastric bypass and sleeve, yes. Not Lapband) Coming here makes me feel like people understand me and I can relate with other people's issues I have considered going to my doctors office's monthly support group but its about an hour's drive from me and a huge hassle. Coming here helps me feel a connection to others in the same boat as me

Exactly! I knew that each surgery had bad potential outcome but 1) I felt I COULD NOT LOSE THE WEIGHT ANY OTHER WAY. I honestly felt SO hopeless knowing I had 100+ lbs to lose 2) i felt that the lapband as opposed to the other surgeries was less scary/invasive But yes, every surgery can go horribly wrong and have complications. It's just about making sure the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks before making the decision to proceed with WLS

Call your doctor, as you may need a slight unfill. Just try to relax and take it easy (tension makes the band more aggravated) Personally I would try warm Water before ice water if you wanna try getting fluids down. Feel better!

If you must eat (because youre starving or feel weak) then stick to the BRATT diet: Bananas Rice Applesauce Tea Toast I am no doctor, so please don't take this is medical advise, but this is what people tell me to eat when i'm nauseous

My surgeon has absolutely no issues with me drinking carbonation, so I do drink soda from time to time. I can tell ya that you will certainly feel gassier and burpier drinking carbonation after the band!

Somehow, I'm skeptical of anyone that followed ALL the rules and still didn't lose a pound! I guess it's technically possible, but c'mon.... That takes talent!

Oh, and congrats on your children!!!

I chose the lapband because it is adjustable and reversable (if needed). Of course theres a chance that things will go drasticly wrong, but remember, your band can be adjusted if that's the case. If something goes wrong with the sleeve then oh boy, you're in trouble because your stomach will NEVER be the same. I hear that the weight loss with Gastric Bypass and the Sleeve comes off faster, but to me, I don't mind having slow loss and putting in a lot of effort on my part. I just want the safest surgery that will give me my desired results I was also very torn about what surgery to do, but after reading some horror stories on verticalsleevetalk (a sister site to lbt) I was convinced NOT to do the sleeve. Yes, both surgeries have complications, but the lap band complications were ports flipping, leaks in bands, and once in a while an eroded band. On the VSG website the complications sounded SO scary. One person wrote that her mom got sicker and sicker from the surgery, needed to have multiple surgeries and stents put in, and eventually they had to detach her whole stomach from her esaphagous and she will need at least 3 months to recuperate. Maybe I'm just a wus, or a baby, but these things just terrify me Oh, and one more thing: My doctor explained to me that many bariatric surgeons will dissuade patients from Lap band: because with LB they must devote time with fills/adjustments/longer periods of aftercare and support. The big money maker is in the operating room and NOT the fill visits. When they do a sleeve surgery, they have a consult appointment, the surgery, a post op appointment and then never have to see you again, leaving them more time to be in the operating room Also (not sure why) but insurance pays out 2.5 times for sleeve/bypass than they pay for Lap band surgeries. I know this sounds absolutely absurd. I wouldn't believe it except I heard it from my doctor himself I honestly do NOT believe that doctors are money hungry or evil, but when it comes to simple dollars and cents they may inadvertently steer you to what is convenient for them. They're human too!

HAHA!!! Thats hilarious! My family too, freaks out when they see me get stuck

Yep! This happens especially when I'm hungry! I just dig in without really thinking!

Thanks guys!! yah I gotta tell her but it's gonna be tough since she is super-sensitive UGH When I broke up with my bf a few months ago she surprised me the next morning with Breakfast in bed. She sat on my bed and started talking to me which made me SO uncomfortable and the smell was absolutely wretched. Everytime i tried looking away from her she said "stop being so ashamed of being single and LOOK ME IN THE FACE WHEN I TALK TO YOU, there is nothing to be ashamed of..." So I had to face her mouth while she yapped at me for like an hour about how much stronger I am now... blah blah... OMG guys I thought I was gonna die right then and there :o

Thanks everyone for the advice. I really appreciate the insite! Its gonna suck telling her but I guess better me than someone who's gonna be hurtful... Btw I really really don't think this is ketosis breath- I'm familiar with that smell and this is nothing like it. It actually makes ketosis breath smeLl like a bouquet of flowers in comparison :(

About a year ago a friend of mine had gastric bypass. She lost some weight and is doing well except for one issue: her breath Guys its so bad that I can't even go with her into a car with the windows shut (in the cold winter) because there is no circulation of fresh air from her foul breath When she comes near me to speak I have to bow my head downwards and turn away so I'm not facing her mouth. Its really insane... I tried joking with her hoping she'd get the point by saying "oh boy what a smell! did you just eat a skunk for lunch or something?" But she just laughs and doesn't take me seriously... The smell is so horrific that lately when she talks to me I have to either dash out and promise to call her later, or turn my back to her pretending to look for something behind me. Is this a byproduct of her bypass surgery?? I don't recall it ever being like this Any suggestions on how to deal with this?

My doc says I shouldn't eat breakfast if it is uncomfortable for me. He said there's nothing wrong with not eating till 11 am Depending on the day/foods I will eat anywhere from 7am-noon but earlier in the mornings I eat very slidery foods like yogurt and once in a while Cereal and milk

Wow what a piece of garbage your ex is!!! I'm so happy that you're done with that mother f____r You WILL find a better man! I can feel it in my bones

I know what the bartholins gland is. But what does that have to do with a chest cold or respiratory infection?? 2 dfferent aread of the body, no?

I know what the bartholins gland is. But what does that have to do with a chest cold or respiratory infection?? 2 dfferent aread of the body, no?

I know what the bartholins gland is. But what does that have to do with a chest cold or respiratory infection?? 2 dfferent aread of the body, no?

My preop diet was just a week of low carbs I lost like 5 lbs

Love your posts! Always inspirational CONGRATS on how far you've come

Weighed in at 193 this morning Didn't quite reach my goal, but glad I lost weight while vacationing!

Whoohoo!!! SO exciting!!!

haha gotcha

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I do the elliptical, i think thats the best way to start out After you build up some stamina and get stronger muscles try running on the treadmill. Of course do strength training too! Lift weights, do sit-ups, and use the calf press machine. Those are all fairly easy for a beginner And increase the weights and ammout of time steadily so you'll really build up!