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Hey Liz, I just read another post by Missy1966...almost IDENTICAL to your story. Someone said that you had your surgery in mexico? Well, so did Missy1966. maybe you could contact her and compare stories. Maybe this is a regional or doctor issue more so than a band issue? Just thought that might be helpful for you!

So I had some stomach issues, not related to the band, and had to get an unfill. I thought I'd be upset about it, but I'm down 45lbs since surgery and get another fill on the 8th. I'm just so happy that the band is helping me lose so steadily.

Thanks everyone...it got so bad I had to go to my surgeon for an unfill. I didn't even get a chance to try the ginger ale. I did try the peppermint though and that helped a little!

Has anyone drank ginger ale to settle your stomach since surgery? I was hospitalized for extreme nausea/vomiting last week. I'm back home and my stomach is still not one hundred percent. My doctor said I could resume soft-mushies upon release, but I didn't tolerate them well when I tried and have remained on a mostly liquid diet. I've been thinking about trying ginger ale with a LOT of ice because I'm still a little queasy. I wouldn't think this would be a problem if I'm not guzzling it or eating solid foods with it...thoughts?

Please have them check your hormone levels especially your thyroid. Hypothyroid disease is very common in women and often goes unchecked. It is nearly impossible to lose weight with this disease if it goes untreated. They have to do a specific test for your thyroid levels (TSH) so ask your doc about this. Good luck!

OMG, I never knew how nosey people could be until some of my co-workers found out about my surgery! I don't mind honest curiosity, but snide, judgemental, and uneducated remarks drive me crazy. One lady that works with me had gastric bypass 10 years ago and she keeps telling me what to eat and what is going to bother my stomach...I'm like, "Woman, we didn't have the same surgery...backoff!"

Your stories sound like an episode of that show "A Haunting!" Super creepy and interesting, lol!

It does kinda look skeletal; especially in the legs and feet area. However, I could also see it being the reflection off of a dirty windshield and the mind playing tricks on the person looking at the photo. it doesn't look "photoshopped" or superimposed at all. So in my opinion, it's either some supernatural anomaly or some natural phenomenon- like dirt, lol! BTW, I believe in ghosts too

I'm 30, social service worker in KY...banded on 8/22/2012, never married, no children (but want kids eventually), and I LOVE scary movies, lol

I had surgery on 8/22. i found myself weighing everyday! My mother said something to me about it last week. She said I'm going to drive myself crazy. I think she's right, lol! So now I've decided I'm going to weigh myself on Mondays only.

My BMI was 71.5...

It's comments like these that prevented me from making my surgery public. However, when I came back to work, eveyone knew anyone. Gossip is a beast and people can be so cold and judgemental about things they don't understand! However, your attitude and approach to the situation is awesome and obviously you made the right decisionregarding surgery...you're in a size 16! Great job!

Well, seeing that I refuse to show my legs now, I would love to get to the point where I feel comfortable wearing shorts and short skirts. I would love to wear a form fitting dress, knee boots, stilettos, and a bathing suit. I love to swim, but I rarely do because I'm so embarassed.

A really good way to keep track is with myfitnesspal.com...there is also an app for your phone

So I'm currently three almost 4 weeks out (Thursday) from surgery. I've said before that I can eat just about anything, but I'm trying to stick to high Protein, low-fat, low sugar/sodium foods. Because of this, I'm starting to get bored with my meals. Any suggestions? Also, is everyone sticking to a cup of food even if you haven't a fill?

Mine is on the right, about 4 inches up and over from my belly button.

I did the first couple of weeks...I thought it may be where they stitch the band in place to keep it from slipping.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to wear underwear. Have you talked to your primary doctor? Sometimes they can give you medication to keep you from having your period that month.

Well, I have high blood pressure, hypothyroid disease, and PCOS...all of which can be controlled or alleviated with weight loss. I wasn't greatly successful with Weight Watchers or Nutrisystem. I'd lose 20-30lbs stop and gain it all back and then some. I also have increasing problems with pain in my knees and back. I'm only 30 and I don't want to keep going down a road that's surely going to lead to diabetes, depression and heart disease. i chose the band over the sleeve or bypass because if there are problems, it can be reversed. Also with the other surgeries, people tend to have serious Vitamin deficiencies, dumping, and possible bowel complications like adhesions and leaks. I hope to have children someday and a vitamin deficiency could affect a baby. Lastly, if someone were to gain weight back, we can have the band tightened. Sleeve and bypass patients have to have another surgery for a revision...if that is an option. However, I flip-flopped up until 2 weeks before my surgery as to whether I should have the sleeve or not. But these are the reasons I ultimately chose the lapband and I think I made the right decision for sure.

I had my surgery 8/22/12...my first fill is on 9/27! I'm anxious too!

I, like you, didn't want many people to know; especially at work. I told 3 people at work...my boss, my, close co-worker, and another co-worker who had the surgery. I asked them not to say anything, but when I came back to work someone had blabbed and EVERYONE knew and was asking me questions. I was annoyed, but what's done is done. I mainly didn't want anyone criticizing what I eat and how much weight I lose or don't lose. Other workers have made it public knowledge that they had the surgery and people talk behind their back about how "big they still are." I've just chosen not to focus on what anyone else thinks of me and only on my goal of losing weight. The good thing is everyone seems supportive so far.

Just to name a few things...I'm looking forward to no longer shopping in the plus size stores/section, riding rides at amusement parks, crossing my legs, walking more than half a mile without my back hurting, and dancing through a whole song!

Congratulations! I can't wait to get there!

I had surgery on 8/22. At my first week follow-up I had already 14 lbs. I know that it wasn't all Water weight because today I was able to pull on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in over 2 years and couldn't get over my butt the week before surgery, woohoo lol! So I'm happy about that. I healed really well, thank goodness. No problems with incisions and no more pain! Like you, I can pretty much eat anything now, but I'm avoiding bread, sugary, and fatty foods and trying my best to drink enough water. Now I'm looking forward to my first fill on the 27th. Not only because of possible restriction, but because I don't have a scale at home yet and I'd like to see exactly where I am weight wise. But good luck to you too!

I was just banded on August 22, 2012, 12 days after my 30th birthday. I never thought I'd be here at 30. Over the past 3 weeks, I've become overwhelmed. I've been thinking about how much weight I have to lose to reach my goal weight of 160lbs. The number is over 200 and seems a lifetime away and unattainable. I've been thinking about what I will look like as my body changes. I haven't been under 300lbs since high school. Will I be happy and healthy after all of this? I wonder how people are going to act to towards me and how I will respond. I wonder if I'm ever going to have the confidence to enter the dating world so that I can hopefully meet someone and start the family I've always wanted. All of these thoughts keep running through my mind until I simply have to stop...breathe in...and exhale. All of my problems won't be solved because of my lapband and they shouldn't be exacerbated because of my lapband. I can make this process easy or more difficult than it needs to be. So I've decided to set small goals like losing 20lbs within my first 3 months post lapband. I will use the scale as a tool and not let it dictate my mood. I will exercise a minimum of 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes. I will use this site and other support systems as motivation. I will smile more and be more accepting of myself and my appearance. I will embrace this journey and have patience because the weight wasn't gained overnight, so I won't lose it overnight...but I WILL lose it!