redchic1978

TY. And no. My water intake isn't that great. Iv never been a drinker. Im working on that aspect. And I just started incorperating excersize. I played kickball w my kids on sat. Trying to start a gym membership. I pray these things will work. If I went thru this for nothing it would devistate me. Any tips on nutritional but tasty things I can puree?

I had my band oct 10th. Lost 16 pounds in first week on clear liquids. As soon as I started full liquids I started gaining it back. I dont get it! Iv only consumed 4 oz at a time. Eat slowly the whole 9time and iv gained like 5 pounds back! How is that possible when my caloric intake is still so low!?

Iv seen alot of negatives too but I honestly don't think that's the norm. A girl I went to highschool with had hers 4 yrs ago to the day of my band and one year later she looked awesome! Had lost like 130 lbs and still keeps it off and then some. She has been an inspiration.

Lol you may think im crazy but iv been sleeping on my stomach! Its how im used to sleeping so as soon as I could I did

Can you all believe they told me no! Not even the protien shakes. Not till the doc clears me tomorrow. I have to suffer thru another day of broth and jello. Today is my 8th day!

Ty every1. I gave in and had half a protien shake yesterday. I did feel better. Ill be calling my doc as soon as he opens up this morning.

Thanks everyone! Lol I guess ill find out when my bandages come off but I have a pretty good idea of which one it may be.

Hi, im from Vineland. Are you excited? Nervous? Ill say I had a ruff go at it the first few days but that's due to a very low pain tolerence but iv already lost at least 15 pounds!

Hi! I had mine the 10th. Warm baths help soothe me a lil. I just make sure my belly stays out of the water n dry. But it helps w the pain im getting from the gas in my shoulder n upper back.

I just had my band oct 10th. Anyone from south jersey? I just learned of this site last night and think its great!

This is such a great site. My aunt told me about it last night and iv been on here more then facebook. Its so amazing the differences in everyones experiences but feels good to see the similarities. My band was Oct 10th and iv lost aprox 15 lbs. My doc seems to do things differently then others. Iv been on clear liquids for 7the days now and was told not to start on full till I see h im in 2 days.. I gave in today and drank a few oz of a protien shake cuz im so shakey. It helped. Im calling tomorow to ask if I can please start at least drrinking my protien shakes.

I had my band oct 10th and I have no idea where my port area is. Others are saying it hurts. I feel nothing. I still have all my bandages on. 5 of them. Can you see it? Do they just stick a needle in to do fills?

I was in a lot of pain for the first 2/3 days. I am on 7th day post op. I found taking the restrictive wrap off helped me. I was so naseus I was dry heaving. Also I took baths. I layed in the bath with my belly up and out of the water and made sure my inscissions stayed dry. The water really soothed my pain. 2nd n 3rd day I took one every 3 hours just to get the relief. I feel your pain. I had my gall bladder out 2 yrs ago and every one said oh ul be fine in 2 days. It took me 3 weeks to recover fully. Every1 is different. Ppl who took pain meds b4 surgery have worse pain after also I don't know if that's ur case. Im 7 days post op and still get pain in my chest and left shoulder from the gas. Everyday gets better. Just hang in there.

Honey, you can still have lost your crab legs and cake! You may not eat as much of it. You my have to eat your crablegs and wait 2 hours then have your cake. Have you tried weight watchers? I think that would be great for you. If you eat healthy you can still reward yourself once a week or however often but the band will keep you from pigging out. If you have a meal you are really enjoying and you get full you can put it down and come back to it in a few hours. Im on my 7th day post op and sure iv craved cheese steaks and cheese cakes but iv lost 16 pounds! As far as you not having the health issues honey they are literally around the corner. I am 33. At 27 I said the same thing. Within the last year bam! Diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic back pain. Lap band may not be right for you, weight watchers is. Most restaurants now days have a few selections on their menus that support that diet. My mom did it over 20a yrs ago and went from 220 to 140 and has been that ever since! I hope it works out for you.

Try not to think of it as surgery. I kept telling myself its a 45 min procedure! You should go home a few hours later.

I had my surgery Monday morning, columbus day. Its late sat night. I was told not to go to full liquids until I see my doc for my follow up tues morn. That's 8 full days of broth and jello. Im starving and very weak and shaky. Its been 6 full fays now and I see others on here are on full liquids and even some puree after 4 days! Iv lost 16 pounds but I don't know if I can do this 2 more days.