Joy1961

Yay!! Feels so good doesnt it!!

Does anyone experience regular gas at inappropriate times? Ughh.

Im sorry i should have kept reading. I guess moving is different

Im wondering the same thing. So if you wind up moving sometime after surgery you are SOL as my kids say?

I asked my dr and he said not in the first fee weeks while you are healing. But as long as you drink slowly its ok. You should ask your doc. They all have different "rules".

Im going through some rough stuff right now and noticed since getting another fill yesterday that when i get upset and cry my band feels uncomfortable or tighter. Is that normal?

Prob 3 -4 times a week but never easily

Have tried everything. Miralax dulcolax MOM. Constant problem. Any other ideas? Almost 4 months post op i thought this would get better. And I drink a lot of water too?

Thanks. Maybe its normal. I ll ask doc tomorrow. I was doing a lot of lifting today and also seem yo be very gassy too. Sorry for TMI.

Does anyone ever feel like the area where the port is feels tender? I am 3 months out and today the spot where the port is approximately located feels a little tender now and then. And I feel it very easily to the touch. Freaking me out. Supposed to have 2nd fill tomorrow. Worried something's wrong. Down 56 pounds. Any advice or knowledge? TIA

I am 31/2 months post op. getting closer to the "green zone" but not there yet. 2nd fill next week. So sometimes its hard and im frustrated. But I have lost 56 pounds (which feels like I've worked very hard for) but i know its worth doing this. Do what I did today. Go into your closet and see that your clothes are fitting better or even have to be taken in!! Yay!! Summer is coming. We can do this and it will get easier!!

Is small amount ok to relax before bed?

Has anyone tried these. My NP at surgeons office told me about these today. Crunchy snack. Low cal and low carb. Hard to find in stores. But I found on Amazon.

Sounds like i definately should ask about a fill. All 3 if those things apply. Thanks I'll check that!

Hi my stats are similar. I started at 227 down to 174 and want to get to about 145. Banded in 10/10/12. Congrats on your success. I feel like im finally getting used to this new way if eating.

I was banded on 10/10/12. I've had 1 small fill (also had some during surgery) i have list 52 pounds so far which im very happy with But i have to say i eat very little and often am hungry but i just dog it out. Kinda feel like im used to it. Afraid of being over filled but sometimes this is very hard. But PA said i don't have room for much more if a fill. Did barium X-ray last visit. What should i do?

Banded 10/10/12. Bronchitis sinus inf and asthma GP ordered liquid antibiotic and inhaler and liquid expectorant. Hope its ok to take. Waiting for LB surgeons office to call back to let me know Sure hope so. Feel so lousy!!

Anyone having a party tonight. Need ideas to keep me on track. Banded 10/10/12 and have lost 48 pounds so far. I know for me staying off carbs has really helped. But can get boring. So any ideas would be appreciated. Happy New Year everyone!!

Cant remember issue with drinking through straw.trying to stay hydrated. Got a cup with straw for Christmas gift. Can I use it? Banded 10/10/12.

Thanks. I know you are right. Im 9 weeks out and have lost 40 pounds. Well 38 now if you count the 2 pound gain. So i guess i need to be happy with that

How long do they last. The scaled has not gone down in 2 weeks. In fact went up 2 pounds. WTH? Not cheating at all.

I was so nervous for mine. And it was a non event! I couldn't believe i gave it a minute of thought!!

There were around 20 people there. It really helps to listen to other Lap Banders and their experiences. A wealth of information. Highly recommend them if you can!