SandyC2

I hope not to sound like a know it all, but following directions or NOT whatever the case is, its a BIG DEAL w/ the LP. I tend to have add type focus (actually been diagnosed once) and thats one of the things that scares me about the LB. Im afraid Ill forget and start choking, followed with a big gulp of Water......or some such thing. Eating the wrong thing and it getting stuck, whatever, but itll be MY FAULT, because I FORGOT! I dont want to end up dead, from a split second or even not so split second decision that could get me killed. Im trying to say that I hope you are careful with your new "tool", thats all, w/out sounding like a know it all, cause I dont! Good Luck! Sincerely, Sandy

I can see how that would put you off the gum. I havent had that problem. Ya might want to pay close attention to how strong, how quickly to change out. Also, that gums funny as its supposed to be chewed then "Parked" up by the gum, until another craving. Its not supposed to be thoroughly chewed from the git go like regular gum. I tend to use the less is better approach and suffer some, but gets it done quicker. Good luck with your band and CONGRADULATIONS To you! Sandy

thanks for the post. i personally do like the gum. ive got the patch too. ive cut down a lot! i had quit, like you, but the surgery doesnt happen, doesnt happen, im waiting nervous as a cat hot tin roof! yeow! and AHHHHHH! Thanks again! Sandy

Tho Im considering switching to the sleeve instead,a nd thats a more complicated procedure, more cutting, more to get infected. Tho I can die any worse. but .....You know what I mean. Sandy no relation to the HURRICANE!

D Did you stop for surgery and how long, just between us:LOL!Im really having a tuff time of it. Ive quit more or lees. Some days more some days less. ROFLMAO! Thanks!Sandy

did ya ever notice a skinny person drinking diet pepsi. i havent. its always someone with some girth. think about it. i think they put something in it thats counterproductive, besides the normal poison, lol!

WOW! Im glad you are okay. Im really having second thoughts about the band. There are so many problems I see folks havin with it. I dont want to choke to death in my sleeve from un realized gerd or something. Im thinking bout the sleeve. Ya don even have to worry bout dumping with it. Dont they give all people who have a failed band or a band with more problems than good points the option to have a swith procedure to something the doctor thinks may help better? Sandy

I am just so surprised that yall didnt have a dietician/nutritionist sit you down oe, two or three times and go over what can be used on the diets both pre and post op. If yer self pay they would have an even higher levwl of responsibility to make sure you have it all in writing, etc. This is just totally unacceptable unless there is something I am missing. Malabsorb my arse, you could starve to death. This isnt healthy! What am I missing? Somebody, PLEase tell me! That makes this scenario okay! Sandy (concerned for fellow fat folk, no offense intended)

Im seriously considering getting the sleeve. True, a lot is gone, but the ten years out forecast looks a lot better than w/ the band. Europe pioneers all this stuff before our FDA gets hold of it. So they are about ten years ahead of us, and they are not doing the lap band anymore, its passe as the complications have had time to rear their ugly heads. I figure its all pretty permanent, and I dont want to choke to death while eating something healthy, or get gerd, etc. This is my maiden voyage, and I havent had my fist talk , havent even been approved. So.....we will see what we shall see. Be well yall! Sandy USN-Veteran

Im a tee totaler thank God! one less vice!

Id like to hear it too. That is going to be a major hurdle for me. Ive HEARD of a 21 day, but not so much a short time like you are saying. I NEED to get off the sugar. Ive started w/ soda and yes Ive been rather cranky, as its been about three weeks. I have one a day no more, of diet pepsi. I KNOW I should cold turkey if I can do just one a day. But its like a dear old friend,LOL, killing me softly. Like the cigarettes Ive more or less given up too. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH, come to think of it VERY CRANKY!!! Sandy tee hee

playing doctor could have very bad results new dawn. I would recommend discontinuing this approach, and tell them to talk with their doctor or on call physician asap! JMO. Sandy

I wouldnt assume you are gonna have somebody elses description of THERE PAIN?experience. you might have no pain virtually or what you (with adult panties on) experience might not be all that bad for you, but would lay somebody else out. Im just saying its all relative to how you cope with pain. Pain is a very individual thing. One is preachin to the choir discussing pain w/ moi, as THAT is something I have a LOT of experience with. Just go in with a completely open mind and for the duration Stay That Way. Take it a day at a time, or if its gets rough (not sayin it will, as it might not at all, its a pretty simple procedure) an hour, minute, etc. and good luck! Keep your medical Professionals standing by waiting to here of any glitches well informed without being a pain in the arse and you will do fine! They really respect those that are willing to take a little before raisina a red flag. As there are so many that are much worse off. All this is just my opinion, but I hope it helps you and good luck. Remember ice for as long as doctor says, then heat, no more ice. A bag of rice in a tube sock makes a wonderful hot compress that can mold to the spot its needed on. Wrap a damp washcloth around it, and its a moist compress. If you are having brussel sprouts for the family dinner, they make a wonderful cold compress when frozen that also conforms to the area its needed on. Wrapped with a sanitary towel, or whatever. Sincerely, Sandy

Thanks yall. compliment and good advice. Those are great posts, i dont care what anybody else says. Thanks, bottom of the heart! Woo hoo! Sandy

c ya, yall

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Mmmmmmm. Sounds good. Are you gonna be okay, any sign of shifting?

I too am hoping to be banded in Dec. Buuuuut, I havent even gotten approved yet, so that may be a pipe dream. I am not looking forward to being out, but Ive been out before, cosmetic . I Didnt have any problems either time, so I dont know why its bothering me so much now. Im not looking forward to the liquid diet either. Its all the tuff ya hear on this forum and others. People hate it, can barely make themselves do it, it seems.Tho I will say Im good at that sort of thing. Just tell myself "THIS IS THE WAY ITS GONNA BE, THERE ARE NO OTHER OPTIONS", and it works. I lost 100 plus pounds once before that way. Losing it too fast is bad, as you get sagging, drooping, nasty skin. Ive got good skin, and didnt really have that problem. I exercised my way down too, so that might have helped. My stomach was a little saggy, but continued exercise helped a lot. same thing arms. What bothers me is that I became ill, and put on most of this weight. So, Im not in the condition to exercise like I was then, too weak, out of shape. So, my advice to anyone doing this is slow and as much exercise as ya can. You'll end up with the body of your memory, instead of a saggy mess. Theres nothin saying that the exercise cant be done after the fact(Im going to HAVE TO THIS TIME ROUND!), but and tho I havent done it, Ive a hunch its easier to do it BEFORE and during. Jist sayin, this is JMO. Any weight loss is good unless from illness, imo. Sent from my Toshiba Satellite laptop! (my second one!)LOL! Sandy

owwwwww! let us know. sorry to hear this. what do you think it was, the bready part? Sandy

Alls well that ends well. Let us know how it went! Fadiiiiing

they usually have somone on call. can you call and ask to be paged by the on call physician. They might be of SOME help. Sandy

GOODNESS GRACIOUS! 9 PAGES. I feel yer pain! I'll say a little prayer for you. Might not hurt if you do the same. YOU will be fine. They make money helping folk out, not sending them home. Youve just got tot shake it off. Take some good brisk walks. Do a food menu,or diet for a week or two and even pre-pack as you can to take yer mind off of it. Do ANYTHING to get your mind off of it.Keep posting here to for reassurance! Hang tough. You will need to be strong for all to come! Good Luck! Sincerely, Sandy PS. A little note to Ms Chicago. Great job! Keep up the fine work, and feeling good about yourself! Sandy

Jesus is the reason for the Season! And what you said, all very true and worth posting. Holidays are HARD on folk! If they allow it. My wish for ALL on this forum this Holiday Season is that they be kind to themselves. Moderation is everything. Presents are just stuff, so if ya dont get one, its less to clean, and please be kind to others. Take time to visit a homeless shelter, with out empty hands. Adopt a family in need. Happy Holidays to one and all, from Me and My Family to you. Thanks Cheryl, again Great Post!!! Woo Hoo!! Sincerely, Sandy

looks like you just had surgery tfm. how are you feeling? Sandy