BigBayRooster

Yea you!!! I just arrived there last week and it has been sooooo motivating for me. Congrats to you!

I can't live without My Fitness Pal. It is great and does all the work for you. I especially love the barcode scanner on the mobile app. I mostly use the mobile app. Good luck!

Well, after a slow start after my banding (May 22, 2012) I am finally in a good place and seeing results. I was 199 yesterday and I almost cried when the first number on the scale wasn't 2! That was the motivation I needed to kick myself in the butt and push on to my goal. So happy!!!!

Well, I think I have finally found restriction after my second fill one week ago. I can definitely feel when I have overeaten and have gotten stuck quite a few times. I'm pretty sure the stuck episodes have been from eating too fast and not chewing those first few bites well enough. I had an episode of overeating the other day and was miserable for HOURS. I think having this actual restriction has given me some of the motivation I have needed since being banded. I am supposed to feel full/satisfied from meal to meal, correct? I am also having a hard time getting enough calories each day. I am struggling to make it to 1000 most days. Now, making up the difference with stuff I don't need.. no problem-o, but isn't that how I ended up here to begin with?? I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there were any recommended book on living with the band and using it to it's full potential? While I really like my band doctor, I feel like I have just been wished good luck, smacked on the butt, and turned loose. Thanks for letting me ramble and I am looking forward to hearing from y'all!

Sounds great! I live on base at Whiteman. I don't know a lot which is why I am looking for a band buddy.

I am in desperate need of a buddy or mentor. I am almost 2 months post-op and am pretty much going on this journey alone. I am about an hour east of Kansas City near Warrensburg, Missouri. I am willing to travel, meet half way or whatever. Thanks!!

Well, I am now a little over 6 weeks out from surgery and doing... alright. I have lost some weight but not a tremendous amount. I have had one fill and am going back on Wednesday for my second. The main problem I am having is not drinking after meals. I do follow my meal with one very small sip of water. I am looking for advice or anything that might help me overcome this battle. I set a timer for 1 hour from when I am finished eating so that I can have a drink. I am not having any real trouble with anything else except for the drinking after meals.... help please!

Well, first, I think I'm starting to get the hang of this whole LapBand thing. I am almost 1 month post op and have recently started havinf some port site pain. It's mainly when I bend over or turn over in bed, then it also hurts when my kids (2 & 4) are climbing on me. Seems like the skin over the site is also very tender. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I haven't had my first fill yet but I am thinking I really need one. I have noticed that I can eat way more than I should be able to, and if I eat small amounts my stomach is grrrrowling not too long after. I have an appt next week for the first fill and with this port site pain, I must admit, I am excited and nervous at the same time. I have been pretty disappointed with the amount of weight I have lost since surgery as well. I have only lost 7 lbs since my surgery. I lost more before surgery. While I'm disappointed, I do understand that this is a time for healing and getting used to the band, but after waiting so long to have this done I am itching to see some respectable results! Hope everyone is doing well!

I am in the same boat as you right now. I am finding that I am becoming more neurotic these days and I am 5 days post-op. I am definitely having the "holy crap, what have I gotten myself into!?" issue. I have never been one to wish time away, but right now I would like to fast fwd about 2 months. Everybody on here seems genuinely nice, helpful, and concerned for each other's well being, which is so nice. I was also wondering about this "slime" business, and now I know . I hope we can both relax and let time do it's thing so we can get on with this journey to our new, happier, healthier selves!! Good Luck!!

Thanks so much everybody for all the advice!! It's great to know I have this forum to keep me company on my journey.

Hello! I am new here so let me give a little background... I am 35 years old, have been a type 1 diabetic for 25 years, and I use the OmniPod insulin "pump". I was just banded on the 22nd of May, so now I am 4 days post-op. As far as feeling frustrated and somewhat out of control; I think the info I was given by my surgeon is causing the majority of these feelings. I have quite a few handouts that list do's and don't's and have sample meal plans. I have also called their office a few times to make sure I am "doin' it right". I think because I haven't really been given or recieved any concrete answers it is causing me to be overwhelmed. I think I must have a significant amount of swelling because, until today, I could barely "eat" 4 oz. of any liquid. Now I am moving into the puree stage and still feel full after about 4-6 oz. The sample diet has me eating anywhere from 4 - 8 oz. of pureed foods and various liquids every hour. I haven't had a chance to feel hungry and am still unsure how I am supposed to fit my 64oz of water in each day. I sort of feel stuffed all the time. I guess I am just looking for some reassurance and to be talked off the ledge from people who have actually been there - done that. I am super excited to get this journey started but hate that I have had a rocky start. Thanks in advance and looking very forward to hearing from y'all!