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Name***********Starting****Current******Goal******ToGo Adjua....................347...............337...........240......... ....97 Angie64.................270...............270...........210....... ......60 Astrasmom............254...............254...........170............. .84 Babe....................265...............265...........199.... ..........66 Band_Groupie........172.5.............163..........158-148........5-15 BetsyB.................226.6.............215.2.........109...... ......106.2 BobbieND..............224................218.0.........150..... .......68 Brigette................198...............198............150.... ........48 Bristlecone............157...............157............130....... .....27 crzytchr................217...............217............180..... ... ...37 Dana36.................233...............229............160....... .....69 daqui26.................274...............274............200....... .....74 destined4thinness..215.5.............215.5..........150............65 5 Diamondgirl81........317...............317.............250............ 67 ericanda1973.........198.5............198.5..........130......... ..68.5 HummingBird..........204...............194.............150........ ...44 jenibeni.................224...............221.5..........165....... ....57.5 Jennih...................232................232............130.... ......102 KDEE....................240................240.............150...... .....90 kyleegirl01.............211................211.............160...... .....51 Lady LAP...............217................217.............125...... .....95 Lisa65...................174.5............168..............145..... ......23 Liz........................193.4............193.4...........155...... ......39.4 lotzasunshine.........247...............245..............175........ ...70 newdicarlo.............187...............180..............135...... . ...45 ol55andahalf..........184...............184..............144...... ......40 RandaPanda...........194...............187..............150........ ....37 scoutmama............270...............270..............180........ ....90 skinny31................261...............258..............185..... .......73 SNDYCNRD.............207...............202..............150......... ...52 sueinne..................220................220.............180.... .......40 Tabithan...............244...............234...............190....... .....44 TARASGIRL.............305...............298.5............225....... ....73.5 tdtucker................256...............256...............160...... . ....96 TeriLu....................215...............212...............150.. .... ....62 TIGGER71G............224...............224................130....... .....94 unshackled............277...............277................180....... .....97 Valerie.................190................190................150... . .......40

Ok, I think I got the 4 new people added, Lady LAP-BAND®®,sorry, but your name had to become Lady Lap, because EACH time it is updated, it was adding a new registered mark behind your name. That would completely mess the chart up. If you would rather be Lady band, just change it. Example, I previewed this post before posting it and notice the number or registered marks.:thumbup: Name***********Starting****Current******Goal******ToGo Adjua.....................347...............337...........240......... ....97 Angie64.................270...............270.............210....... ......60 Astrasmom............254...............254...........170............. .84 Babe......................265...............265...........199.... .........66 Band_Groupie........172.5.............163..........158-148........5-15 BetsyB..................226.6.............215.2.........109...... ......106.2 BobbieND..............224................218.0..........150..... .......68 Brigette.................198...............198............150.... ........48 Bristlecone............157...............157.............130....... .....27 crzytchr................217...............217..............180.... ... ...37 Dana36.................233...............229..............160...... .....69 daqui26.................274...............274..............200...... .....74 destined4thinness..215.5.............215.5..........150............65 5 ericanda1973.........198.5............198.5...........130......... ..68.5 HummingBird.........204...............194..............150........ ...44 jenibeni.................224...............221.5............165....... .....57.5 Jennih...................232................232..............130.... .......102 KDEE....................240................240...............150...... ......90 Lady LAP...............217................217..............125...... .....95 Lisa65...................174.5............168...............145..... ......23 Liz........................193.4............193.4............155...... ......39.4 lotzasunshine.........247...............245...............175........ ...70 newdicarlo.............187...............180................135...... . ...45 ol55andahalf..........184...............184................144...... ......40 RandaPanda...........194...............187................150........ ....37 scoutmama............270...............270...............180........ ....90 skinny31................261...............258................185..... .......73 SNDYCNRD.............207...............202................150......... ...52 Tabithan...............244...............234................190....... ......44 TARASGIRL.............305...............298.5.............225....... .....73.5 tdtucker................256...............256................160....... ......96 TeriLu....................215...............212................150.. .... ......62 TIGGER71G............224...............224................130....... ......94 unshackled............277...............277................180....... ......97 Valerie.................190................190..................150... . .......40

Updating Hummingbird, since the previous two posters were almost at the same time. Name***********Starting****Current******Goal******ToGo Adjua.....................347...............337...........240......... ....97 Astrasmom.............254...............254...........170............. .84 Babe......................265...............265...........199.... .........66 Band_Groupie........172.5.............163..........158-148..........5-15 BetsyB..................226.6.............215.2.........109...... ......106.2 BobbieND..............224...............218.0..........150..... ........68 Brigette.................198...............198.............150.... ........48 crzytchr.................217...............217..............180.... ... ....37 Dana36.................233...............229..............160...... .....69 daqui26.................274...............274..............200...... .....74 destined4thinness...215.5.............215.5..........150............65 .5 ericanda1973..........198.5............198.5...........130......... ...68.5 HummingBird..........204...............194..............150........ ....44 jenibeni.................224...............221.5............165....... .....57.5 Jennih...................232................232..............130.... .......102 KDEE....................240................240...............150...... ......90 Lady LAP-BAND..217.................217...............125...... .....95 Lisa65...................174.5............168...............145..... ......23 Liz........................193.4............193.4............155...... ......39.4 lotzasunshine.........247...............245...............175........ ...70 newdicarlo.............187...............180................135...... . ...45 ol55andahalf..........184...............184................144...... ......40 RandaPanda...........194...............187................150........ ....37 scoutmama............270................270...............180........ ....90 skinny31................261................258................185..... .......73 SNDYCNRD.............207...............202................150......... ...52 TARASGIRL.............305...............298.5...............225....... . ....73.5 TeriLu....................215...............212................150.. .... ......62 TIGGER71G............224...............224................130....... ......94 Tabithan...............244...............234................190....... ......44 unshackled............277...............277................180....... ......97 Valerie.................190................190..................150... . .......40

SAINTS!! (not so sure about next week, though)

My surgeon did not specifically say to avoid Motrin, so I have taken it. My band is not tight, so I can swallow the ibuprofen tablets since they are small. I have also taken the liquid Motrin. If your doctor doesn't have a problem with it and your only worry is it sitting in the pouch, then take the liquid.

That is frustrating. I am just now starting to experience this. I am beginning to have my butt and thighs go a little faster than my waist now. Have you tried the right fit pants at LB? They are expensive, but they will fit better than anything else right now. You will probably be a 2 or 3 yellow or red.

Ok, first off, I have always been overweight, and I still am...BUT I feel much better at my weight now (217) on the way down than I did when I hit that weight on the way up. Now, I dress really nice and to be honest, I feel sexy. But your question made me think of a post I read on the Before and after pic thread. It was by "janesays" Go to this thread and go almost all the way down. She posts her pics and then a few posts later tells how she was a size 12 at the age of 10. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/before-after-lap-band®-surgery-pictures-only-4642/index119.html

I hate that you are going through this. It sounds like your fill was too much at one time and it slowly began tightening up from swelling as the weeks went on. You probably started pbing and that increased the swelling. Many times getting a large fill like that is ok, but in some cases, like this, it is a recipe for disaster. This doesn't mean, however, you can't make your band work for you. You just need to make sure you take your fills slow. My surgeon ROUTINELY gives 4ccs at the first fill, but I knew I didn't need it. The PA put 2ccs in and after drinking water, she actually withdrew 1 of them out. I don't need big fills. After this is over, just try being patient, and I will be hard, but take the fills slowly. Ask your surgeon if you can come in every 2-3 weeks and get 1cc or less each time until you get restriction. He/she should be ok with that, since it can help you avoid this misery in the future. Good luck and keep us updated. Oh, and I am sorry about the liquid diet.

Ugh!!! Vicki!!!:thumbup::scared2::thumbup:

lbndoc, I can understand the trotting hurting. I do not ride horses, but I have before. BUT, my family and I went to Universal Studios at Thanksgiving and we went on one of the simulated rides where you sit in a "ride car" that just moves around while you watch a movie. The Jimmy Neutron interactive movie ride had a part where the cart bounced up and down and it hurt my band for 2 days afterward and I was 16 months post op at that time!!!! I will NEVER ride that thing again. :thumbup:

Nice job!! As of today, I still haven't lost; haven't gained, but haven't lost...I need to go to the gym more. This time of year it is packed. They said it will slack off in March when most people give up on their resolutions. If I want to go, I have to go around 9pm to get on the treadmill, and at least this week, I am too tired, since I get up at 4:55.:confused:

Gas: I barely had any gas pain after surgery. Vomiting: I have only vomited once, after my hysterectomy that was 7 months after being banded: I have, however pbed a few times. This, however, only occurs when I become too tight (eating while stressed or aggravated) or eat incorrectly (maybe once a month) I do not keep my band tight, because I want to be able to eat what I want. Port: can't be seen, but I can feel it Work: I am a teacher, and I had my surgery during the summer; I would've, however, probably needed about a week off, but most say they need less than that I have not regretted having my surgery at all. It is the best thing that I have ever done for myself!

WE, ARE, THAT'S WHO!!!!:eek: We have played better, but the ending was AMAZING!!!!!:wink:

I'm in. I took my darn VDay challenge ticker off, since that certainly wasn't working. Maybe I will do better with this.:wink:

I am glad to hear your pain is manageable and I hope you get your drains out soon!

at your hubby.

You aren't supposed to "feel" your band. The band will give you restriction and you will be "aware" of it after you begin getting fills, but you won't "feel" it. I am glad I can't feel it, that would creep me out.

Definitely GO SAINTS!!! I will be glued to my tv at 5:30ish.:cursing:

I had surgery at 11:00 and left the hospital by 4. Make sure you have your pain meds filled before surgery and take it as prescribed for the first few days. I needed help getting out of bed for the first two days, because I couldn't go from lying down to sitting up unassisted. I did NOT however experience the killer gas pains most do, thank Goodness. I guess my surgeon removed most of it, bless him. If you surgeon would give you a prescription for a nausea medication, I would suggest that, also. I left with a script for phenergan which I still have needed and used on occasion (maybe 3 times) since my surgery 18 months ago. Vomiting is a big no-no and should be avoided after being banded.

It isn't stomach fluid, it is more like excess saliva that your body produces to try to unstick the food that you shouldn't have eaten. It will make it come up easier. Definitely not like vomiting since there isn't any stomach acid, but not fun either.

I have heard of it taking a week or even two for a fill to "kick in". I guess it comes from swelling, but I am not sure. I would, however, wait the week before getting more. You don't want to wind up too tight.

I eat 1200-1500 calories per day and consume anywhere from 60-90g of protein per day.

You may be referring to the post that someone made that their friend warned them about being banded because they "knew" someone who choked in their sleep and died. If that is it, the band didn't actually strangle them. I have been banded for 18 months and it has been incident free. I don't, however, keep my band really tight. I think that is where most of the problems occur. A band that is too tight can cause issues. Research the band and the rate of problems. Find out the kinds of problems that occur and what causes them. Then, make an informed decision. For me, it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. As far as being scared and stressed, I was 40 years old and had never had surgery before. I was TERRIFIED! The surgery was easy and I have never regretted it. You chose this surgery for a reason. Don't rethink yourself because you heard a horror story or two. There are those in everything from childbirth to dental surgery. Realize it is not the norm and you will be calmer.

Ditto. I would nix the shake. The only liquid Protein I get is when I drink skim milk. I think your calorie count is probably good for you, you may even need a little more since you are male and active. It doesn't sound like you need a fill. You say you are tight in the am (I am as well), so what are you able to eat?

Welcome. First, check your insurance to see if WLS is covered. Lurk around these boards and read about people's experiences and ask questions. Also, while reading this, realize that everyone's experience is their own, and yours will be somewhat different. Find surgeons in your area that perform the surgery and attend some seminars. Listen and ask any questions you may have. Once you find one you feel comfortable with, attend a consultation appointment and become friends with the "case manager" who will handle your paperwork (insurance, etc). They probably know more about what you need to do at this point than the surgeon does. Good luck!