ChicagoRose

It is great that you are thinking ahead! I know I can't eat breakfast, so I usually have a Protien shake every morning. Lunch just depends. I hVe been back to work after summer for almost a month now. Sometimes I can eat and sometimes I cant. When I can't, I drink a premade meal replacement so i wont get dizzy or weak from low blood sugar. You will be fine!

Okay, now I have just read this whole thread and am thinking one thing and one thing only.....WTF.
Sincerely,
One of the "fat people trying to save their life."

Okay, now I have just read this whole thread and am thinking one thing and one thing only.....WTF.
Sincerely,
One of the "fat people trying to save their life."

I was thinking the exact same thing. How exactly does a port come through the skin and who exactly cut it off? I would be worried about possible infection.
We all want to be thin or we wouldn't be here, but my concern is that you asked us not to worry about your overall health and just offer solutions with this problem. I don't see how you can move forward until you have dealth with the implications of a broken band.
Good luck!

Okay, now I have just read this whole thread and am thinking one thing and one thing only.....WTF.
Sincerely,
One of the "fat people trying to save their life."

if your port has broke through the skin, sounds like a medical necessity to me. Are they not going to fix it for you?

Take a deep breath! I doubt that little bit of cottage cheese is going to derail you! It could have been a snickers bar! It happened and you are sorry about it, and just move on. If this were easy none of us would be fat in the first place! Good luck and keep up the good work!

Let it growl....... sorry but no one ever starved to death between 2:00 and 7:00 . Dr Oz says when your stomach growls you are burning fat instead of eating it... Wake up and hear your body losing weight and enjoy it. Sometimes you just have to be a little hungry and the middle of the night is for sleeping and I agree it is just a habit so let it work for you not against you..

Iit is a for sure frustrating process with lots of ups and downs. I am 5 1/2 months into my dietary appointments and have yet to see an actual surgeon! I think that you are doing the right thing getting all the information neccessary to make the right choice for you.
For me I feel like since the LB doesn't alter me physically, it is the right place for me to start. If something goes wrong or it doesn't agree with me physiologically it can be removed and then we will see what there is to see at that point.
Good Luck! You are in the right place to air these concerns!

I asked my primary the same question and she said I should not be denied because of my depression/anxiety medication and the psych eval is supposed to be solely to make sure you are sane and able to make a life changing decision. Good Luck!

Take a deep breath! I doubt that little bit of cottage cheese is going to derail you! It could have been a snickers bar! It happened and you are sorry about it, and just move on. If this were easy none of us would be fat in the first place! Good luck and keep up the good work!

That is incredible! It is examples like yours that gives us all hope <3

Just curious, why do you think it's not working?
Also, for many it isn't an issue of a fat body but of health reasons and quality of life.
Do you have someone to talk to about this? You chose to make a life-changing decision, it can't possibly be too late!!

I think that if someone asks, I will be honest. I am not Star Jones after all. I think while some people are just being nosy, many will really be curious and I want to be a role-model if I am going to make this drastic change.

I'm no expert but I think that gas x is mostly for intestional gas, whereas the gas pains after surgery is from gas in and around the whole body cavity and can hurt in weird places. From what I keep reading, the only remedy is walking and patience. Keep up the good work!!
<hugs>

It does work you hang in there and do not give up, we are all pulling for you God Bless
Lassie

This was a great story to share!! Kuddos to you for following your own instincts on this one. I have not been banded yet, but I come on this forum daily and am continuously reassured that I am making the right decision. Keep up the good work!!

I find that certain...positions...are not as comfortable because of my port placement. Not pain per se, just uncomfortable. But only when I'm bent in half or scrunched up. Okay, yeah, TMI...

About a week for me...
And as long as you brought this up, I can share up a very private little NSV! Last night, the first time in about 9 years, I could see over my belly enough to watch. woo woo!! :-) hehehe... It was like my own little porn movie!

Tomorrow is the beginning of my new happy and healthy life. I want to wish peace and blessings to all those under going surgery with me on this day.
I pray that God continues to cover everyone with his grace and mercy. I especially would like to pray for all the surgeons performing these and many other surgeries. I ask that God guides their hands.
Thanks everyone for the continued support. I don't think I would have made it through the last two weeks without you. You all are so awesome we are like one big banded family.

I still occasionally enjoy a Starbucks skinny caramel macchiato (grande is 140 calories and 11 protein).