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elcee, I am right there with you in your confusion. I was just banded on Friday and am kinda disturbed with the conflicting things i'm hearing! Honestly, I thought that after we eat, the food sits above the band kind of like a mushroom on top and slowly seeps through. I guess I was wrong all along Maybe the reason that some doctors, including Dr. O'brien, have no issues with soft drinks after the band is because, while carbonation was once thought to stretch the "pouch", there actually is no actual pouch (according to Dr. Obriens videos and explanations at least)

Also, in part #3 at 6:48 he says that low calorie soft drinks are OK. Besides for hearing from my own doc, this is the only only other time I have heard this is permissible

What do you mean by exploded? PB'd? Slimed? vomited? her LB went flying and splashed into someone's drink?

You party animal, you

Thats precisely what i thought! Does it make anyone else feel queasy that we never heard any of this?

Also wondering what the unlock feature is. A quick google search yielded nothing...

whooo happy bday!!

No, I doubt my preferences will change. Call me crazy, but I like a bigger guy. they're usually very accepting of other people and chilled (as long as they're not the uncomfortable self conscious type with low self esteem) I truly don't think I will ever feel attracted to/comfortable around a "brad pitt' or "tom cruise" kinda guy But, hey... who knows?

1) if your working out you may be gaining weight, but not fat. You may be gaining muscle weight 2) sometimes our bodies don't lose pounds, just inches (which rocks too!)

Very interesting video This is the first doctor I have heard talking about the nerve effects. I'm so surprised I have not heard any of my docs speak about this- It's very crucial and interesting!

I agree with everything the others have said Also, remember you won't be living away from him for that long! Before you leave to have your surgery, do some research as to finding a doctor who will help you with the follow-up care. Yes, these doctors do exist (and then you can be with him right after surgery) As for the support, you can still get familial support from a distance and even try visiting then once a month. Don't forget, your local hospital for sure has a support group that you can join- that will be helpful But, as everyone else has said, it doesn't sound like this is the only problem...

Ugh yep its bandster hell good luck!! It DOES get better! (or so i've heard- i'm still waiting )

Interesting thread I'm feeling quite miserable myself. Between my preop diet and now 5 days post op I have only lost 14 lbs, and don't even notice A THING. Clothes are not looser, and no one notices (or believes me!) ehhhh, maybe i'm just bummed out a little bit because I still can only eat liquids and i'm miserably hungry!

I agree with everything that 2muchfun has said. Many doctors will try to sway patients towards the sleeve/bypass because the real moneymaker is in the operating room and not the follow ups/ fills (which is about half what a lapband surgeon spends time with). btw, my surgeon himself told me this this makes me realize not put it past doctors to falsely give their patients rose colored glasses of promises and blanket statements that they'll "never regain the weight back." Please don't let him misinform you Good luck, and please ask more questions on here. You will get answers from real patients at various points in the process

haha I only dreamed of being thin and hot

Ok, so you have a slow metabolism, and the band may not help you lose (I'm not sure I believe this BTW, because it depends on what you choose to eat). BUT at least the band will assist you in not GAINING! Thats a success too, in my humble opinion (given your metabolic situation)

WOW!! just WOW!!! I LOVED reading this post!! One question though: I'm a lapband newbie (just banded on friday), so would you be able to share your "top five" rules/tips that you recommend people should follow to try to follow in your sucessful footsteps? I would LOVE to hear from someone who has "been there done that" Thanks!!

Yah I have heard that this can cause burps and really stinky farts too (guess i'm not exactly gonna be a catch for the next while ) Keep drinking Water and keep some tic tacs (or other breath fresheners) in your pocket Also, mention this to your doc/nutritionist, i'm sure they can help

Thanks Carolinagirl for this post! Good reminder of what i need to do to stay focused/on track I lost 14 lbs so far (and counting) and NEVER wanna go back to my old self/old ways

WOW, My doc has one rule: I can eat anything that can be sipped through a straw. This is for one week Its so difficult for me because i find myself eating and drinking really really fatty foods because I'm SO HUNGRY!

Same thing happened to me. One day after surgery my scale showed a gain of 5 lbs I too, was freaking out but just remember to be patient. The weight WILL come off

As everyone else has said, keep your December date. You will be fine 6 weeks post op. I just had my surgery this past Friday and feel good as new

Also, find support. Whether from a family member, fellow bandster, or this site

I too, am mourning food. I'm on my post-op diet right now which limits me and to be honest, i'm scared as hell (pardon my language) and very hungry for solid foods. BUT, I KNOW that this will be worth it. I've already lost a total of 12 pounds which makes me grin from ear to ear and I know that being healthy will bring me joy and happiness that food just simply cannot

wow! I'm a couple days post op and feel SO encouraged from this! Thanks for the post, and keep up the good work!