Melissa76tx

I'm with you on the clothes! I will definitely pay more for them to fit right and last longer...and you are right, you can always sell them and definitely get a large amount of what you spent pay...hooray for the new jeans size..that is always exciting and a great motivator to keep on working hard!

Happy Birthday and congrats to you on taking a huge step in not only losing weight but also turning your health around. To me, the weight loss is only a plus when it comes to the increased health that I've experienced and how much better I feel on a daily basis.

15 lbs in 12 days is amazing!! What is your diet and what changes have you made in your lifestyle? I'm always looking for new ideas

I am experiencing the exact same problem you are. I've been blessed this long that I haven't had any problems. Three nights ago, all of a sudden, it hit me and it hit me hard!! I haven't had any heartburn or reflux since before surgery. I did have a hernia repaired during surgery. I've put myself back on liquids for a few days to see if it helps...I guess only time will tell

Congrats to you! It is amazing how much positivity can come into our lives. Happiness is something that you can't put a price on

Enjoyed reading this!! I admit, this process has made me a horrible scale addict. It can become an obsession that takes off your day! I commend you on putting it out with the trash

I've seen these at GNC.. just the chocolate and vanilla ones though. I definitely agree about the flavor. They are the best I've had and have no after taste at all. I fell in love with the banana and the cookies and cream. I put mine in the freezer and it's almost like having a malt.

I completely understand your pain. I had a fill last Thursday and was completely bloated and begged my doctor not to weigh me..lol. However, he insisted and I had gained 6. It is slowly going back down now, but completely frustrated me and quite depressing too!

Congrats on a huge milestone!! I know how you feel...I got a much needed fill last thursday and can tell the difference already...hope you have much continued success!

Hey there! I live in Northeast Texas..about 40 miles east of Longview. I've been banded since 1/11/11 and would love to have a band buddy. If you have any questions, I can do my best to answer them for you.

If I'm at a restaurant and get a glass of water, I always take the table salt and pepper and pour some into my water. I'm not sure if people have ever noticed me doing this or not..I'm sure if they have, they think I'm nuts...lol. That is the only way I can keep from having a drink at the table.

What everyone has said here is so true!! It is normal to be nervous, but think what the great outcome will be! Life will be changed for the better. I was banded in January of 2011 and yes I was extremely nervous. Those days seemed to take forever to pass, but now looking back I can't remember why I was so nervous..lol. As each week goes by..month goes by..you start seeing the big picture and realize that you never want your life or body to be like it was before surgery. I wish all of you the best and welcome to the new rest of your life!!

Wow, that is awesome!!! You are extremely fortunate and blessed. I had no insurance at the time of surgery, so everything was out of pocket. I wouldn't change a thing though. Definitely worth every penny!

You look absolutely stunning!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Congratulations not only on the weight loss, but the regain of your health back. You definitely can't put a price on that. Enjoy the summer in your swim suit

I was ondering the same thing. The point of being banded is to feel satisfied, not to be so restricted that you can't eat. Especially if you aren't getting enough calories in every day. The worst thing you can start doing is to try to make up the missing calories with liquids or something that slides thru.

I'm starting the c25k today also!! So if you'd like we can keep up day to day on how we are doing and keep each other accountable. I definitely need someone to help me with this that is in the same situation as I am!!

Congrats to you on your weight loss so far...it sounds like you are doing great!! I had port pain a few weeks after surgery also, but it went away shortly. I love myfitnesspal also. I wish I would have known about it when I had my surgery. It definitely keeps me accountable for bad choices that I make.

The dizzyness sounds alot to me like low blood sugar. I've had a few of those spells...definitely scary for me. I would sip on some orange juice if it happened again. Since you are 10 days op, I'd recommend finding something to bring it up in the form of a liquid instead of a solid. I've been banded for 16 months and have constant dry eyes. I never have thought much about it being related to surgery though, but now after ya'lls comments, it has to be related to it. I upped my water intake to 100 ounces a day and that has helped a little. Now if the dang pollen would just go away!!

Yes it will diminish greatly!! Just hang in there and be assured that it will get better...you are in what people call "bandster hell"...hopefully as soon as you start getting your fills, you will find bandster heaven

Good luck to the both of you! Don't rush yourself after surgery...take your time with things and listen to your doctor's orders and follow them to a "T"...The surgery will be over and done with before you even know it!!

First and foremost, this is not written to offend anyone or upset anyone. I log in daily every morning for motivation. I understand that not everyone is a complete success with the lap band. However, I believe that if they look deep inside and evaluate the situation, they will see that the majority of the time the fault lies within. Of course there will be some where the band simply didn't work, but I believe that is the first excuse people throw when they don't see the weight coming off and staying off as they hope for. We all are different and will all lose weight at different speeds. I'm 17 months post op and have been a slow but steady loser. I'd be lying if I said that I didn't want it lose it very fast. But for me, slow and steady seems to be the way my body and the band are working and I'm good with that. Every pound lost is one pound the right direction. However, for the people who say that they hate it...that their doctor lied to them... that they want it taken out and gone...can you do it without it?? If so, why in the world did you get it in the first place? From my experience, this is so much more of a mental journey than a physical one. If you absolutely hate your band and wish you have never done the surgery, that is your decision and I will respect that. However, I just don't want to continually read over and over again that the band failed someone. It is a simple medical device, that is all.

Good luck to both of you! I'm 15 months post op and it was the best decision I ever made. I also took off work alot longer than what I believe I needed. The pain isn't near what I expected it to be.

Keep your head up!! You can do it. You've done it before and will keep succeeding. One pound lost is a pound in the right direction. Just take things one day at a time and when you get to see your doctor, be completely honest and open hearted with him/her. It sounds like a good fill will get you back on track if you don't ever feel full. I went thru a time when I wouldn't eat at work because I didn't really feel hungry, but once I was at home in the evenings I couldn't find anything to make me feel full. I agree with spacing out several small meals during the day. If nothing else it will help keep your blood sugar stabilized and help with the sugar cravings.

That is GREAT!! Keep up the good work

I'm 15 months out and my stomach makes all kinds of noises. It doesn't really grumble like it's hungry but definitely makes noises at the quietest moments it can find...such as the middle of church service..lol