kbliss78

THis is a great thing! I loved reading this. We all want our husbands to be proud of their wifes. My hubby always says he loves me and the way I look. But I know that when the weight comes off for me, I will feel better knowing he has the wife on the inside and out that he deserves. Good for you for having that clarity and being proud of where you are at now.
You should "drop by" class one day and bring him lunch and show off that he has a awesome wife on the inside and out. Teenagers are so shallow

I had surgery on Thursday, and I know what your talking about! It's pretty awesome being full after such a small amount

I am only 7 days out from surgery. I had my proceedure on 5/8/12. Since that moment, I have not wanted to eat or drink a single thing. I only remember to eat when I get shakey and weak. I havent thought about food at all. I get full quick and have no trouble stopping at 1/2 a cup of food or less. I am not hungry for 5 - 6 hours or more. I know it is highly likely my hunger will return in the next few weeks or days until I get a fill. However, I have always been very senitive to changes in my body or medicince. So maybe (glimmer of hope) that the band is already working for me!
It is hard to get my protient and Water in. But If this feeling leaves me, I will strive for it again with fills. It is like being un handcuffed from bonds of food. This is how skinny people must think! If this is how my journey is going to be, I could not be more happy that I got the band.
My surgeon has everyone start on full liquids on week one. So I am able to drink protien shakes and have Soups which are pureed. It is totally satisfying and enough. I get so full so easily.
I lost 12 lbs in pre-opt and 6 since surgery (1 lb a day)!
I am not unrealistic aht the feeling may go away till I have fills or I may stop losing or I may even gain. But for now, it is a nice reward after a hard proceedure.
Thanks for listening

THis is a great thing! I loved reading this. We all want our husbands to be proud of their wifes. My hubby always says he loves me and the way I look. But I know that when the weight comes off for me, I will feel better knowing he has the wife on the inside and out that he deserves. Good for you for having that clarity and being proud of where you are at now.
You should "drop by" class one day and bring him lunch and show off that he has a awesome wife on the inside and out. Teenagers are so shallow

I finally made it into onederland.. I haven't seen that for years like over 25 years to be exact.. I just stood on the scale for a really long time looking at it..
I have lost since my surgery which was Feb 8th 2012 = 51 pounds and a totally of 65 pounds from my heaviest, unreal!!
I still have a long way to go but I'm getting there.. I don't have any restrictions, I can chew fine, drink fine, but I stick to my portion sizes and do exactly what my dr tells me and it's been working.. Very Very Happy!!!
and on we go...

I have my first fill on the 19th. I am hoping I will start to feel that "full" feeling because honestly, I do not feel like I had anything done, like no restrictions etc. I get frustrated but then have to remind myself...it's only been a month...patience,patience,patience!
I just went back to work this week and it was fine. I have chosen not to tell anyone about the surgery, at least at this point. I may change my mind later.
How are you doing, 4 days postop?

Great non scale victory today required new bra and went to marks and spencers for a fitting was wearing 48 dd and today 40 e my boobs are now supported and not at my knees lol have not bought anything from M & S since I was 18 woo hoo banded 14th march lost 35 lb from op 60 pre op. Hope other are having small non scale victories

I too had a nsv this week....I have walked every day 5 miles one day and yesterday on my way home from work I stopped at a place called 1000 steps....its a trail up the side of a mt here in PA and i walked to 250 step....all alone....I was hoping to get to the top...but I know i will some day....

Today, I got tired of pick and choosing....EVERYTHING I own that is a XL or bigger got tossed...no mas! I used to be as high as 2XB at one time, but worked my way down one month at a time.

Everything left that is a Large, their days are numbered also. Long sleeve shirts have about 2 weeks left before I toss all of them.

I have been buying new summer clothes for work and upcoming vacation - MEDIUMS!
And they are fitting fine, with the exception of some tighter fitting t-shirts.
Down to a 36" waist, 34" with some of my jeans and shorts!!
This is a dream come true...but it is NOT about me or what I may or may not have done, I cannot take any credit....God knows I have tried on my own many times in the past with no lasting results at all....

It is ALL about the Band!!! Plain and simple....All you have to do is let the Band do what it is designed to do!

That sucks. I'm sorry that they aren't being more supportive for you. I think in there own weird way they think they are but maybe just let them know that you made an informed decision and now all you are asking for is there positive support, not horror stories. Good luck.

HOLY COW! That is terrible.... not the part about the lap band being "bad", but the part where everyone you have told is feeling like pointing this out to you!! I am scheduled for surgery on May 25th and feel pretty much the same as you do. I think that the earlier bands had a lot of issues and I also think that some people don't follow the rules and end up gaining, not losing and/or hurting themselves with over-fills or by overeating, etc... We have all done a lot of homework on this thing and feel that it was the right choice for each of us. Try not to let them get to you!! You are just getting started..... you need support!!

Stole my wife's phone while she is in surgery. She is having hers done as I type this. Just want to thank everyone for the support and info she has recieved here so far.

Stole my wife's phone while she is in surgery. She is having hers done as I type this. Just want to thank everyone for the support and info she has recieved here so far.

The longer the better. The biggest shock to me was how exhausted I was! when you're only taking in 400-600 calories a day, your energy is pretty much non-existent. For the first 4-5 days I would take two naps a day.. I couldn't stay awake. Plus your body is healing and that takes it out of you. If you're planning on going back after 3 days, you will most likely still be experiencing gas pains in your shoulders and chest area. Honestly, this was the worst part of the surgery for me. But it could be different for you.
I'm sure you'd be fine going back after 3-4 days, but you'll probably be miserable.
If your insurance is covering your surgery, you may be able to take short term disablility. That's what I did. I was able to get the doctor recommended three weeks off without using vacation time or fearing that I'll lose my job. I didn't even ask my doctor for paperwork, he automatically handed it to me because they strongly suggest all their patients take 3 weeks to heal and learn to eat with their band.
Good luck to you!!

I had my surgery 10 months ago today. If you would have told me then that I'd be writing this post today celebrating 122.6 pounds down i would have said you were crazy - that would be way too good to be true! BUT GUESS WHAT IT'S TRUE!!!!!! Thank you all for your support and info over this year - you are wonderful!!!!! BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have also been told there is an ap for phones called "slow eater" or something like that. It dings when you can have another bite.....I think I plan to give it a try.

I went for my pre-opt with the surgeon. He does a small group first to discuss the process and then meets individually with all the patients. While in the group meeting, I heard someone call out another patient. I heard the name and it flagged an old memory. I looked down the table and saw my very best friend from middle school. I have not seen her in 15 years. We began to cry and are so excited to share this journey with a friend. It is so crazy we crossed paths again. We each moved long away from out home town and had different paths. We found out we each had two children the same ages. We have supportive hubbies regarding the surgery! We are so excited. We are scheduled the SAME DAY for surgery!
Now I have all of my LBT buddies and a old friend. I think I was meant to cross paths with her again. Some of my foundest childhood memories are with that girl!
Just had to share....
Katy

I went for my pre-opt with the surgeon. He does a small group first to discuss the process and then meets individually with all the patients. While in the group meeting, I heard someone call out another patient. I heard the name and it flagged an old memory. I looked down the table and saw my very best friend from middle school. I have not seen her in 15 years. We began to cry and are so excited to share this journey with a friend. It is so crazy we crossed paths again. We each moved long away from out home town and had different paths. We found out we each had two children the same ages. We have supportive hubbies regarding the surgery! We are so excited. We are scheduled the SAME DAY for surgery!
Now I have all of my LBT buddies and a old friend. I think I was meant to cross paths with her again. Some of my foundest childhood memories are with that girl!
Just had to share....
Katy

THank you so very much. I am having my journey which will begin next tuesday. I love to read stories like yours. I too want to be a healthy and active mom and have my son say, "mom, you are pretty" or something like that! Great work and great choice. I too made the same choice to be self pay. The cost is minimal for my health and happiness.

Got goose bumps too

Some things are just meant to be...I don't believe in coincidences.

What a fantastic emotional support system you are starting your journey with...best of luck to you both!

I went for my pre-opt with the surgeon. He does a small group first to discuss the process and then meets individually with all the patients. While in the group meeting, I heard someone call out another patient. I heard the name and it flagged an old memory. I looked down the table and saw my very best friend from middle school. I have not seen her in 15 years. We began to cry and are so excited to share this journey with a friend. It is so crazy we crossed paths again. We each moved long away from out home town and had different paths. We found out we each had two children the same ages. We have supportive hubbies regarding the surgery! We are so excited. We are scheduled the SAME DAY for surgery!
Now I have all of my LBT buddies and a old friend. I think I was meant to cross paths with her again. Some of my foundest childhood memories are with that girl!
Just had to share....
Katy

I went for my pre-opt with the surgeon. He does a small group first to discuss the process and then meets individually with all the patients. While in the group meeting, I heard someone call out another patient. I heard the name and it flagged an old memory. I looked down the table and saw my very best friend from middle school. I have not seen her in 15 years. We began to cry and are so excited to share this journey with a friend. It is so crazy we crossed paths again. We each moved long away from out home town and had different paths. We found out we each had two children the same ages. We have supportive hubbies regarding the surgery! We are so excited. We are scheduled the SAME DAY for surgery!
Now I have all of my LBT buddies and a old friend. I think I was meant to cross paths with her again. Some of my foundest childhood memories are with that girl!
Just had to share....
Katy

That's awesome! I would loved to have had a friend to take the journey with me