mommykristie

I have had 3 c-sections, my gallbladder removed and the lapband. To me the worst gas pain was after the gallbladder. My lapband surgery pain was very minimal. I was up walking very soon after surgery. I walked throughout the night in the hospital corridors. The gas is very different than the intestinal gas. It builds up in the muscles and the only way to alleviate it is to WALK,WALK ,WALK. You will have no problem as long as you are moving Good luck!!

Today I met my latest goal! Woohoo! Just 40 more lbs to go to be at goal weight! Even though my loss has slowed down the past few months, I have been continuing to drop steadily each month. Feel better than ever!! On to the next goal mark.....

Dr. Britt is in Guntersville. He even did the surgery on his partner Dr. Groves. The staff is wonderful! In addition, since there are so many surgeries of this type in the Arab hospital, they are very well equipped to handle lapband patients. Everything from the size of wheelchairs to the correct food for post op, is specifically for the comfort of LB patients. In regards to starting the 5k, I used the an app on my ipod similar to couch to 5k. Very easy to follow and it starts a little slower than the couch to 5k. It is called ease into 5k. Good luck to all!

I'm from Alabama. Dr. Britt did my surgery back in March along with my gallbladder surgery in August. He is fabulous!! My husband had his surgery a little over a year ago and has lost close to 100 lbs. I am seven months out and have lost close to 60lbs and many clothing sizes. I wouldn't hesitate to do it all over. We ran our first 5k this past weekend, which is something that I never would have contemplated doing before!

The past few weeks, I have my Protein shake for Breakfast and then start my day. The only problem is I have been so busy that I am forgetting to eat! So it is dinner time and I realize..oops missed lunch. First of all, I am not hungry at all ,but this is a terrible habit to get into. Any suggestions on how you "remind" yourself to eat when the stomach no longer gives the clues. I never thought I would have the problem of not eating!

Most definitely!

I have officially hit the 50% to goal weight mark on my journey! Although my weight loss has slowed down , the weight is still coming off. A little over 50 lbs in 6 months is an amazing feeling!! :D

Congrats! I chose to stay overnight and for me it was a great decision. The nursing staff were able to manage my pain and nausea much better than I would have at home ( yea for IV meds!). I felt much more comfortable and less worried. If I had a question, I knew I would get the answer right then. As far as the stomach growling, remember that is partly due to digestion rather than hunger. Now that you are banded, you will start to be able hear lots of 'noises'. Head hunger mostly. When you hear the growling, take a few sips of water,etc. It helps it to quieten down

Look under the success stories tab You will find pages and pages of pics there

Glad to know I am not the only one! Sometimes I am gurgling like a tea pot waiting for the steam. Unfortunately, I belch and burp like crazy since being banded. At the most inappropriate times! My sons think it is hilarious since I have corrected them for years about their teenage noises :wub:

I thought that I would finally post my pics so far along my journey. I am almost halfway to goal and almost at the 1/2 year mark. Slow and steady will win this battle!! Until I saw these side by side, I didn't realize the difference in my face!

Hang in there! It gets easier and easier!! Then once you get your full energy back , you will be unstoppable!!

I am able to: - actually jog and exercise - go to a fitness class and not feel awkward -wear regular size cute clothes! - wear my high heels again without worrying about my feet swelling -cross my legs comfortably - to be in the front of a picture instead of hiding behind others -to not have to take any medications!! Love my band!!