#MagicWithinme

You are like me, mentally in shock, thinking oh what did I do, I didn't think this through, I can't believe I have to drink this crap all the time, Im 10 days out, 4 more days and Im off of the clear soups/protein drinks.and then the mushies. it will get better and we need to believe it, there is a world of bandster who have been where we are, they can't all be wrong? take care and welcome to the banded side.

Everytime I hear someone say focus, I think of Bart Simpson, slapping himself because he can't study so he can pass the third grade. Focus, slap, slap... not that thats what you do, lol. Its a learning experience, I have to keep reminding myself, its for the better, for all around.. I'll be healthier, perkier, sexier... FOCUS.... (this is my world) Venting our fustration is healthy for us, so vent away when ever you feel it's necessary,

I too have tried looking up long term, deaths anything related on the downside of a lapband and there is nothing. I think I find out more information on these community talk forums. I've barely been banded 10 days so I'm barely starting... let us know if you find anything!

awwww well done by friend (wiping drool from my chin), you are on your way to the banded side!! Bert

look online for free weight tickers, most everone uses the tickerfactory.com I think. once you have made it , you go to settings on this page and paste and copy code and it will show up everytim you post something. Don't forget to bookmart your ticker so you can make changes..

oh really? didn't know that.... thanks

That is something I think about, the erosion, and causes. I know we are limited but for it to wear out like that. I think if it happened to me, I would not put a new one in for awhile. my weight loss has been swift and before I had lapband done, (6 days ago). The surgery you mention must really be new if insurances aren;t covering, but I always have assumed if its for health reasons and your doctor would vouch for you, they would cover. I wish you well on your decision , keep us updated! Bert

How do you know your band has had erosion?

I havent seen it mentioned but what about almond or soymilk? me and milk are not friends or even pals.

I read that you could take antacid, but check with md first, at least you found a way to get peace and quiet for yourself , I take 1/2 tums if after taking my meds bothers me.

16 oz of soup? I too drink my 8 oz protein shake and could probably go without lunch, but have some broth soup about 4-6 oz, I sip on water all day, so by lunch I', ready for another 4-6 ozs of soup. It is really on what each person can handle physically. What's good for you may not work for some else. And as long as you are losing weight, and losing enough to your satisfaction there shouldn't be a problem. I have to keep remembering this is LONGTERM. I might lose the weight in a few months, but I will have to do LONGTERM maintenance to keep it off. Good luck!

SWOLLEN AND ANGRY, that can describe alot of things, never thought it would be my stomach!, hope everyone is doing better, I'm still doing soups/clear liquids, I told hubby, I know I was gonna cheat, in fact I plan on it, I just have limitations. Food is one of life's greatest joys,

hubby wants to know if epicac oil (to throw up ) would work?

I'm guilty of a last meal, too, a piece of KFC (yes with skin, hangin my head, licking my fingers) and some taters n gravy. I was good with the one piece of thigh and had a good bm in am and was ready to go for surgery next am. I did really good with pre- surgery foods so I didnt feel guilty. The protein drinks did their job and my tummy was shrunk.

my doctor recommended my lapband journey, it has awesome information, videos , a place to start writing down what you eat, and it will calculate your Protein, fats,carbs after a while you will start to see a pattern, I still go back to it. good luck!

I was crying, more out of shock, that I had actually gone through it, my hubby would give me a hug and I would just start crying like no tomorrow. He's so supportive, hee said we would get through this together. not so bad now, banded 5 days out.

I was told two versions, , that any meds I take had to be liquid now, no more ibprofen only tylenol. I could continue to take capsules ok, tablets break in half or crush, if heartburn to take antacid. I haven't been having any problems, as all but one of my pills would be considered big. I do take them early in day so they are in my body sooner. good luck. and hoepfully by the end of a few months we wont need anymore meds yeah!!!

what you should do is check how much protein the medifast has , versus some of the other protein drinks.

I got both whey and soy. hubby made first time with water, but yesterday he made with skim milk, No more milk for me, filled me so much gas last night I could of filled 100 balloons, lol. so today I made my shake with water.

I was banded Tues. luckily no gas problems or shoulder pain but just couldnt sleep even with the viacadin first night, last night was first night I got more .. I can get up and move around the house with no problems. plan on going back to work Monday.

heey I got banded on the 24th too!!! this is the PLACE for questions!

I've gotten several versions of taking pills. that now anything you take has to be in liquid form and that you can take your pills you just have to take an antacid shortly after because of stomach juices? can someone else give me their versions?

I have sciatic problem before lapband. my chiropractic md said weight loss would actually help lessen pain for me. massages to looseen tenseness in area where pain is and addjustments actually help me. heating pad in area , i went to nuerologist for something else and he immediately wanted to put me on pain medication regime and even suggested surgery. I kept telling him that it didnt hurt but he wasnt listening. Since the chiropractic dr has been so helpful I will stick to his practice for now, good luck with the pain.