Lapbandster

So glad you were able to deal with it!

Omg this topic is making me so nervous! I would hate to make weird gurgling noises in public Oh gosh... Here's where i begin to FREAK OUT!!!

+1 on for forcing down the protein shakes. To me they are GROSSSS and WOW on not being hungry at all! lucky you (i'm starved)

wow your lucky Also, even if i would have paid, my surgeon advised against it because he has heard of cases where the insurance see's the surgery report and see's the plication and will not cover the lap band because the plication is new/not FDA approved. I'm so jealous of you/your weight loss thus far!!

and your insurance covered plication which is still experimental?

WHOA. RESPECT! Thats insanely awesome! Do you work out a ton?

Try not to worry Complications are SO RARE. If you were ok the first time you went under then there's no reason to believe you will have trouble now My anesthesiologist told me that I have a greater chance of getting hurt on the freeway then from anesthesia. (And I go on the freeway every day! )

omg!!! Mis73 your looking amazing!! Thanks for posting these pics they are really encouraging! May I ask how long did it take you to lose all this?

First of all, here is a good explanation of crunches http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crunch_(exercise) Secondly, thanks for the compliment! Thirdly, that nike Logo is great, I wonder if i can get a tshirt that says that Lastly, try going to the gym and start slowly. When you feel the pain then get off the machine. Tread slowly and find a machine that doesnt cause you pain. This will be trial and error in the begining but just be patient. Does this gym have a pool? Swimming might be good for you and your pains

Y'know it's interesting, everyone is telling me to look into myself deeply and ask myself why psychologically I feel the need to EAT and cheat on my diet (which I barely did, but my diet is not liquids its just atkins and early out i had a bite of something with carbs), but the fact is that, I'M HUNGRY! There's nothing deep about that! When i'm not eating right I simply have a MUCH BIGGER desire to pig out. And thats where (i sure hope) the band will help me. If i'm not starving myself trying to diet, i will be able to eat normal foods/portions. I think that anyone who was able to go through their preop diets without cheating is really amazing! But I also think that those who are truly struggling have lots of hope too

kkcmom, Love your non scale victories post! go COLTS!!!

GRRRR This makes me even more miserable that my surgeon won't do plication Hearing everyone's success stories makes me really want it. I need to lose the weight!

When you walk try taking deep breaths instead of short shallow breaths. That helps me when im out of breath (deep inhale through nose and out through mouth) Also, if walking is so tough then maybe (at least until you lose some weight and can walk comfortably) you can exercise your arms by lifting 1-2 pound weights. Even for a few mins while watching tv/a movie. Or try doing crunches. Just take it slow and try to build up your strength. I totally understand you- i'm in a similar boat. I'm extremely obese (240) and I find it hard to briskly walk on the treadmill for even 20 mins, but I keep pushing myself even through my discomfort and try walking (even if i have to slow down at intervals) for a full 60 minutes and do 100 crunches. It's lame, i know, but at least it's a start...

So besides Tylenol, what pain relievers are not damaging to the stomach lining?

Forever? Or just for a few months pre/post op?

lol ew. I always wondered about this. The "full" feeling is the same as before? My doc gave me the impression that my "full" feeling would be in my esophagus as opposed to in my stomach. I'm happy to hear that your full feelings are like they used to be. I REALLY hope mine will be too. I can't imagine feeling OK with anything else

Interesting. I never heard of such a thing

'My surgery is this friday I'm feeling the exact same way as you. But dont be worried about not waking up. I spoke to the anesthesiologist and he said that I have a bigger chance of getting hurt on the freeway then by going "under" (And i drive on the freeway every day!!)

why not ibuprofen? Is it bad for the band? To the OP: Glad your feeling better!

Glad you're feeling better

I completely understand. It's like they don't understand us! Of COURSE I'm ready to change, but WITH THE BAND and RESTRICTION changing will be feasible whereas now it feels like an impossibly high mountain to climb. I'm ready to workout, watch what i eat, and put in WORK, but on the pre-op diet i feel like i'm alone. With the band I'm sure I will have more confidence (restriction)

What stories?? Stories about livers being too large?

Thanks!

whoa! NICE! Just out of curiosity, do you have/when did you start feeling restriction? I would be thrilled to lose that much in your time frame but I'm hearing that the first 4-6 months is pure willpower and usually NO restriction

Your fine don't worry My surgeon has NO PROBLEM with carbonation That doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to your docs orders, but i'm saying this just to put it into perspective that some people drink carbonated drinks all the time and have no problems (besides belching awfully)