Cnewme2012

Mine isn't red around the incision, but it does itch!

When I was contemplating having the lap band surgery, the first thing I did was to began researching who would do the surgery. Afer doing research I came up with the doctor that I wanted to do my lap band surgery. People were complaining about his bed side manner, etc. but I wasn't looking for a buddy, but the one who would be the best surgeon. As it turned out his bed side manner was fine You want to make sure when you put your life in someone hands that they are qualified in what they are doing. God bless you and I wish you the best!!!

You should contact your doctor, your band may be to tight. Something similar happened to me and I had to go and have some saline removed, it solved the problem immediately. I pray that you will feel better soon

Your look wonderful Missy, and you do seem to have a glow about you. I know that you must be proud her yourself!

Thank you, this was some very valuable information !

I know exactly how you feel, my band was to tight and I had to have some Fluid taken out. Now I'm able to eat things that I caouldn't eat before and more of them and then I feel so guilty. I go back on the 4th of Feb. to have a fill. I really don't like having fills, but I need some restriction I wish you the best and I hope that you are able to find you another support system.

Thats fantastic, you give me hope !!!

Breaks are truly overrated! I shared with you all approimately a month ago that I was having difficulty keeping any food down

and it was suggested that I go to the doctor to see what was going on. Well I went and my band was to tight, so they took out some of the Fluid. Needless to say things that were previously giving me a problem were no longer a problem. I took a little break during Christimas and I gained a few pounds back. I was so upset with myself for allowing this to happen. But I have put that all behind me, I've gotten back on track, and I totally agree that BREAKS ARE OVERRATED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crandberry and grapejuice also....

The same thing happened to me....and I just had an unfill on yesterday. Talk to your doctor...and hope it gets better.

It sure does vary, I've been banded for 7 months and I've had two fills, and just yesterday I had to have some Fluid removed becaused my band was to tight.

I use this very inexpensive brand, Body Fortress Super Advance whey Protein. It has 140 calories per scoop, 26 grams of protein.... it was recommended by the dietitian during my pre surgery sessions....and all of the flavors are

pretty good. It can be purchased at Walmart.

Missy,

Congratulations, you look wonderful....you are really an inspiration to me ... and thank you for all of your wonderful posts.

I also feel my port when I attempt to lay on my stomach.

Way to go !!!!!!!

My Doctor leaves the needle in and then tells me to drink normally as if I were at home...he then ask how did it go down....then he will take some of the Water out and ask how did it go down...he will then but some in and asked how was it this time. That way he can tell if I can actually tell the difference with the amount that he needs to put in for the fill....and he can place an accurate amount in.

I was told 3 small meals and 1 snack

I didn't have much of an appetite for a couple of days post op, but that slowly changed But right now your body is healing and remember to remain hydrated as they all have said earlier. Wishing you much success on your banded journey.

I definitely need to slow down and take smaller bites. I have had a stuck episode each day for

the last five days. I think that I am taking small bites and I chew but still I have an episode. I just saw the example from Mis 73 and no, my bites have not been that small so I think maybe that is the problem.

I've had two fills and my doctor has never used fluoro...so far so good, never a problem.

I wish you much success on your new weight loss journey, God Bless!!!

I wish you the best in whatever your decision is. Ultimately the decision is yours and it is about what makes you feel happy and whole. I pray that he will become more understanding about your needs and support you in this weight loss effort.

Congrats, I'm sure that you will meet your goal by November...you just keep doing what your doing. I'm down 32 lbs and I have 95lbs to go before I reach my goal ...one day at a time

WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most of the medical professionals that I spoke with prior to surgery recommended that I have the gastric bypass over the lap band surgery. They said that most people who had the lap band surgery are not successfull. It seemed that I was always defending my choice to have the lap band over another WLS. I had done my research and I knew that I didn't want anything as drastic as the gastric bypass, I also knew that I did not want to be off from work 6-8 weeks. Most importantly I knew that the success of what ever surgery that I decided upon it would all depend on me and how committed that I was in losing weight.

choice to have the lap band surgery