purpleangel238

Well its been 2 years since I was banded. I have changed my goal weight a few times, but at this time I have it set at 140lbs...I am currently at 155 lbs. I haven't been this weight since highschool and I can't believe I am in a size 10...down from a 26! I am very happy with my results, but I think i do need to get some body sculpting, or body lift proceedures. My arms and thighs are a bit loose. I am thrilled with my results....I feel healthy, and and lighter, other than the Hair loss and Vitamin issues ( those issues are being remedied) I haven't had any huge problems with my band. I am so greatful and happier than I have been in a long time. I wish everyone who is starting their journey or already have started with lap band good luck and good health!

The 28th will mark 3 months since my lapband surgery! Thought I would share a picture for anyone who is thinking of having it done! I am so greatful for my lapband, look what it has done for me!

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Banded July 25th - little scary before surgery due to the natural narrowing of my throat so it was diffucult to get the tube in my throat and equally as difficult to get it out. But through it all, I'm still glad I did it. Spent 2 days in the hospital. Once home, it was difficult to take in liquids. It seemed like nothing tasted good or settled on my stomach, not even Water. I was experiencing nausea terribly that moved to painful gas. Finally, after 2 days, I took a few gas strips and walked around the grocery store to get good 'ole fashion chicken noodle Soup and ate the broth. Finally, I am experiencing relief! I felt like I could run :-) The gas has subsided and I can move around more comfortably. Now I feel like I can walk more as doctors suggested. I haven't had to take pain meds today so far and I'm doing pretty good. I'm tolerating liquids much better - Yeah LOL!
Tips: Give yourself time to adjust - dont rush yourself. Some things may be too rich to take in (i.e., Protein shakes, cream soups) - you may need to dilute them a little. Gas pains will come but as many have said, moving and Gas X strips helped. Drink slowly!!
Keep it up July banders and all the best to August banders!

Banded July 25th - little scary before surgery due to the natural narrowing of my throat so it was diffucult to get the tube in my throat and equally as difficult to get it out. But through it all, I'm still glad I did it. Spent 2 days in the hospital. Once home, it was difficult to take in liquids. It seemed like nothing tasted good or settled on my stomach, not even Water. I was experiencing nausea terribly that moved to painful gas. Finally, after 2 days, I took a few gas strips and walked around the grocery store to get good 'ole fashion chicken noodle Soup and ate the broth. Finally, I am experiencing relief! I felt like I could run :-) The gas has subsided and I can move around more comfortably. Now I feel like I can walk more as doctors suggested. I haven't had to take pain meds today so far and I'm doing pretty good. I'm tolerating liquids much better - Yeah LOL!
Tips: Give yourself time to adjust - dont rush yourself. Some things may be too rich to take in (i.e., Protein shakes, cream soups) - you may need to dilute them a little. Gas pains will come but as many have said, moving and Gas X strips helped. Drink slowly!!
Keep it up July banders and all the best to August banders!

Getting banded TODAY (July 25th). At hospital now, waiting to start prep. A little nervous but excited! It doesn't seem real just yet. All the best to everyone!

Tentatively July 25,2012 for me! Starting to get nervous...