Rongen62

Now you know who is in charge!

that stupid band is telling you to follow the rules...so listen to it

I had the same thing at five weeks. I stated putting the neosporin on and it looked like it was better and then a week later is started oozing again. They are calling in some atibiotics for me today. I sure hope this works. I am so worried about having to have more surgery!

I agree, only a few select friends know and work friends, but for the most part...nobody knows..Its my personal journey some co workers, friends, and family may not understand..and right now, its about me!!

The reason I don't want to tell anyone because unfortunately everyone is not always a cheerleader. I have had people tell me I didn't need to do what I did, I have had people look at me like I was crazy. It seemed as long as iwas the fattest chick in the room everyone was fine. Later down the line if I want to tell I will but it is not the lapband alone that has caused the weight loss.

thanks...I couldn't recall the name I sure wish someone would pay for me to talk about the band.... I think I am just as believable as celebrities are.

Oh my gosh....me too. I stepped on the scale for the first time in a really long time at my first surgeon's appointment... I was figuring it would say 300. It said 377 which is pretty close to 400 lbs. I was mortified. Now I am on the scale twice daily and ignore people who tell me I am obsessed. Not being obsessed is what got me to 377 lbs!

I had the same feeling and I think mine was just caused by the swelling from the lap band procedure. It could have been gas whatever it does go away .

Glad you mentioned the bubble feeling, I was only banded yesterday and I have that same feeling. I wasn't too concerned about it and figured it was from the air pimped in for surgery. The bigger the breaths I take the less of a bubble I feel. I do have to remind myself to do the deep breathing though...it doesn't come natural.

Pumped not pimped....omg...lol

Day two since surgery. I still feel pretty good. I haven't really wanted anything to eat or drink but, I am making myself sip on Protein Drinks and crystal light. I don't have a lot of pain but, I am just really sore. I had to have a hiatal hernia repaired and that is more sore than the rest of it. I am still pretty slow to get going in the mornings but, once I am up and about, I feel fine.

So far so good. I have not had a lot of pain, just soreness. He had to repair a Hiatal hernia that I did not know I had. I am thinking that is where the soreness under my chest bond is coming from. I have been tolerating Water and crystal light well. I haven' really wanted anything else right now.
I am so excited about the journey I am about to take. Thank you all on this board. You are an inspiration and a huge help for so many!

I think you will be the hit of the party! You look great! Congratulaitons!

I never had severe gas pains, just felt bloated. I got up and walked every 2 hrs. Also chewed on GasX if I felt too bloated.
Hot Decaf tea helped too.
Never got the shoulder pain ppl talk about,until I went on regular diet 4wks out and its a nerve pain that lets me know when I've eaten enough. I really hope it Doesn't go away. I like the reminder.lol

Thank you all so much! I am excited for you all as well. Nothing can describe the relief I felt when I woke up to hear congratulations from my mom. I knew then the surgery was a success and I am on my way to a new person physically and mentally! Again, thank you all so much! <3

Praying for you as well! Best wishes and a quick recovery!

Tomorrow is my big day! I am excited, nervous and worried all rolled into one. I know this is what I need to do in order to get healthy but, part of me is afraid. I have all of these doubts swirling around in my head. What if something goes wrong and my family has to pay the price for my decision. I am trying not to let my mind run away with me but, I can't help it. If you pray, please say a prayer for me if you don't then please keep me in your thoughts! Thanks!

Tomorrow is my big day! I am excited, nervous and worried all rolled into one. I know this is what I need to do in order to get healthy but, part of me is afraid. I have all of these doubts swirling around in my head. What if something goes wrong and my family has to pay the price for my decision. I am trying not to let my mind run away with me but, I can't help it. If you pray, please say a prayer for me if you don't then please keep me in your thoughts! Thanks!

Tomorrow is my big day! I am excited, nervous and worried all rolled into one. I know this is what I need to do in order to get healthy but, part of me is afraid. I have all of these doubts swirling around in my head. What if something goes wrong and my family has to pay the price for my decision. I am trying not to let my mind run away with me but, I can't help it. If you pray, please say a prayer for me if you don't then please keep me in your thoughts! Thanks!

Praying for you as well! Best wishes and a quick recovery!

I am also having my surgery tomorrow! I think we're in the same boat, I'm very nervous as well. Thoughts and prayers with you!

My surgery is the 26th. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. My doctor has me on 10 days of liquids. I can have 3 Protein Shakes a day. I can have 1/2 cup cottage cheese up to three times a day. I have only been eating it once a day. I can have all the crystal light, Water, broth, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles I want. I am finishing up day four and so far so good. I thought it would be worse than this. Wednesday will be my biggest test. They are eating at work and having ribs, bbq and all the fixings. They don't know about my surgery so, I am going to pretend my stomach is bothering me so they won't question me not eating.

Help me. What is plication?