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Mom of 3 you are so right that's one if the first things that improves lol !

I have gone from a 52 d to a 36 c and that's getting loose. I don't feel sad about it though only the loose skin that bothers me the gals just aren't as perky as they used to be

I never had gallbladder issues prior. I was banded last November and my gallbladder failed two months ago. I was told a large amount of weight loss in less than a year was the culprit and it's very common. It was removed 2 days ago and I am healing nicely. Everyone said the surgery would be just like getting the band but I have to say being over a 100 pounds smaller recovery has been much easier than before. Excessive stones are not only painful and embarrassing but can eventually lead to rupture so I am so ok with having it removed. It is extremely common though so I wouldn't discount the possibility.

It's an amazing trip and if I can do it I really believe anyone can. Thanks guys

Thank you!

Getting there!

It's really common for us when banded but I did notice that the more water I take in the better. I also started having a bowl of raisin bran everyday and calcium magnesium supplement. Those two with my cereal seem to have ended the problem for several months but I was banded almost a year ago a and I suffered for most of that year lol if you can tolerate cereal and can find a gluten free option it might help

Chilis has a wonderful salmon with steamed broccoli I usually get. Most restaurants I get salad and chicken or a burger patty with cottage cheese, turkey or veggie patty if they have it. Chinese is pretty easy if I avoid the rice like shrimp or chicken with vegetables. I can eat rice but I am full in a couple bites without any protein do I avoid it.

Hiccups belching runny nose all signs of being full I have learned the left shoulder hurts me too when I an hungry really weird almost like after surgery pain. But I don't get that when I am full. Maybe there is more gas when it's empty .....

It starts small and very random. Chest tightness comes first like a pulling from my shoulders down then the radiating pain from my chest down around my ribs to my back. That's when I hide if I am at work or in public and quickly take my pain pill because next is the chills, sweats and nausea. The pain makes you rock back and forth and sometimes you almost pass out. The pills dull the pain but not the sweats and I think they upset my stomach even more. I thought I had a band slip, but then it went away and came back. I called my surgeon who sent me to the er for an ultrasound to check my gallbladder and it was toasted. The surgeon that is removing it seems to have a busy schedule so I suffer with the attacks that went from random to sometimes all day I have surgery August 20th and I cannot wait to be free of it. I lost over a 100 pounds and they said it was just too much for my gallbladder. Don't wait check it and get rid of it because it will get worse and the attacks at work and in public are humiliating

The gas pain after surgery is awful especially in the shoulder just start walking as soon as you are able it will clear it out fast follow post op diet to the letter and then look forward to an amazing change.....

That's exactly what happened to me and I thought it was a slip but it was my gallbladder and it did get worse, later came the sweats and chills nausea and the pain would increase in intensity to the point where I could hardly walk or move. The attacks have progressed to multiple times a day and I am waiting on surgery. Get an ultrasound don't wait because if it is your gallbladder it will get worse and even the pain meds will not make you feel human

I am just under a year out and I have dropped a 106 pounds. I have plateaud once but I just started moving again. The percentages are up to you I believe. When you level out change up calories and exercise and your body will move again once adjusted to the new weight but the second half is slower. Sometimes I hate being banded but I realized awhile ago those moments are when my old habits want to resume and I eat to fast eat the wrong things crave things that hurt me in the first place. It's a process of retraining and sometimes you want to revert and can sabotage yourself. I know I don't have the long term point of view as the others but I know for me my biggest obstacle is myself do know going into it you are going to have to learn to put the "fattie side" on time out a lot until she comes out less often

The attacks were periodic but the other day I had two in one day then yesterday I had a progressive all day episode and it's true they do knock you down completely. I don't have surgery until the 20th and they are progressing quick

The sessions and classes are normal and we did discuss what I would do with the addictive urges once I couldn't put them into eating. It is normal but mine were not quite as extensive as yours. As far as the loss I lost 105 in less than a year. Then I plateaued and now I lose 2-3 pounds a month instead of 2-3 per week. That is normal too. Losing is losing don't knock yourself down before you get there and remember its a tool not a cure, you still have control over you !

It's life changing. My husband was scared too. Right before surgery he tried to get me to walk out. He went to the seminar and everything but he was scared but once I had the surgery and the weight started coming off he was right there with me happy I did it. He was never unsupportive but he said he would rather have me fat than dead. The fat will kill you anyway, it's just slower ....If he loves you he will get on board, maybe it will take living through the surgery to get him there but he will. If not maybe he is that person that would hold you back because of their own insecurities and you may find your new life will need to extend to marriage to. It does happen. But bettering yourself should not be thrown away because someone else is insecure. Not loving ourselves is part of how we got here, learning to is how we find our way out good luck hun.

Right?!!! I watch chopped every chance I get and I never watched cooking shows before its weird...

My gallbladder surgeon did not tell me to unfill but my band surgeon told me I do need to so I am going with it because I don't want anything to delay the surgery. I cannot wait to be done !

My cravings are weird probably related to the reduction in food but I crave avocados, eat tomatoes like apples and salmon. nothing bad of course but my family thinks I'm crazy when I mow down on tomatoes for lunch lol

Have to have my gallbladder removed aug 20th. I love my band but I was never told extreme weight loss can kill your gallbladder. I understand now a lot of bandsters have the option to remove it when they do the lapband and I wish I had been given that option instead of a second surgery and a deflated band for 4 weeks. A little nervous about the deflation but I hope my habits are strong enough now. The attacks are so painful though I am looking forward to having it taken out!

Usually doctors have a much lower cash price. My insurance covers mine at 1600 a fill however my doctor has a sign in her office that self pay fills are only 199 . I would request a reduction for cash pay:)

*pounds lol I can't type today

Something as simple as my monthly cycle cans add 8-10 ponds to my weigh in. You weigh in the morning after potty, skip it during Pms/cycle times and take measurements once a month.

I did pretty bad at one point. I started taking biotin and it seemed to help my hair and nails

Not at all salmon is a nice firm fillet not very "fishy" at all top with avocado after baking and I eat it with steamed squash or asparagus