Debbie3sons

Drink something & see if that doesn't make it come up & out for a few minutes , you may slime but hopefully it will help & you won't be stuck anymore just a suggestion but make sure your by somewhere preferably BA bathroom by the commode so it will come up & out , hope things work out for you.

So happy for everything that is going on sounds like some positive stuff people .
Just thought I'd stop in & say yes I'm still alive just busy & maybe if I get a chance I will be able to get on more but just saying hello ,OK have to walk now because I don't run lol.

So happy for everything that is going on sounds like some positive stuff people .
Just thought I'd stop in & say yes I'm still alive just busy & maybe if I get a chance I will be able to get on more but just saying hello ,OK have to walk now because I don't run lol.

So happy for everything that is going on sounds like some positive stuff people .
Just thought I'd stop in & say yes I'm still alive just busy & maybe if I get a chance I will be able to get on more but just saying hello ,OK have to walk now because I don't run lol.

All I can do is suggest do what the Doctor told you & if you are uncomfortable sitting or lying down put as many pillows behind you that feel comfortable , also if you have a recliner sit or sleep in in it even with as many pillows for the first like 3 days but keep to the post op diet & take the medication as you need it .
It will get better & maybe just take a few steps every 1/2 hr but it does get better.
Good luck on your Journey .
I'm not on here much anymore but I am 4 years out & I am so happy with my results & what I have been able to accomplish I am banded.
Hopefully this helps.

So happy for everything that is going on sounds like some positive stuff people .
Just thought I'd stop in & say yes I'm still alive just busy & maybe if I get a chance I will be able to get on more but just saying hello ,OK have to walk now because I don't run lol.

So happy for everything that is going on sounds like some positive stuff people .
Just thought I'd stop in & say yes I'm still alive just busy & maybe if I get a chance I will be able to get on more but just saying hello ,OK have to walk now because I don't run lol.

All I can do is suggest do what the Doctor told you & if you are uncomfortable sitting or lying down put as many pillows behind you that feel comfortable , also if you have a recliner sit or sleep in in it even with as many pillows for the first like 3 days but keep to the post op diet & take the medication as you need it .
It will get better & maybe just take a few steps every 1/2 hr but it does get better.
Good luck on your Journey .
I'm not on here much anymore but I am 4 years out & I am so happy with my results & what I have been able to accomplish I am banded.
Hopefully this helps.

Love love love....I just love it and reading all your posts put a big smile on my face!

Your guy sounds an awful lot like mine. I re-married four years after my husband passed and it was a disaster for a number of reasons. Even years later, my kids are skittish when it comes to my love life because of this, but have not given me attitude about this relationship at least.
Not that they are impacted all that much...my kids are married with their own children so it's not like when they were younger and at home, which was the situation I had when I remarried. I do however, want Corey to be a part of my family and my children are hesitant. I just need to be patient...and Corey understands that. He's spent lots of time with my siblings and will meet my parents next month. I've introduced him to some of my friends and he has done the same in that I've met some of his friends and family as well. He and I are so happy together that everyone can see it and both his and my people are just happy for us.
And speaking of sex, we enjoy physical intimacy and love to cuddle as much as the sex itself. We reach for each other during the night...and oh lord, I forgot how I missed that. I'm totally open about my insecurities from a physical perspective and he is supportive regardless of what I do or don't do. He loves me....and I love him. The fact that I have loose skin, and he is chubby, is of no concern. All we want is to spend time together.
I hope things work out just the way you want Sharpie. I still ask myself, how do you explain to people that there is room in our hearts for our spouses who have passed, and the new loves in our lives? The best way I can describe it is no matter how many children you have, you love them all, right? It's sort of the same thing here. At least that's how I see it. I loved Alan and still love him. Doesn't mean I can't love another. And Corey is a widower so he says the same thing about his Barbara. He's told me how truly grateful he is that he had her for 30+ years and has found love again with me.

Liz I am so thrilled for you as well. My best friend said we act like teenagers. you look so happy and your guy is cute. I did not think I would find love at this stage of my life.. but I am so happy and so lucky to have found my guy. He tells me everyday how much he loves me and we spend every moment we can together. so far so good. I was very concerned about sexual compatabiliy but we have so much chemistry it works. I know that I can live a happy fulfilling life even though I lost my husband. My daughter is slowly coming around, she was so upset at first but I told her I did not want to be alone for the years I have left, I deserve to be happy, my life the last 5 years or more has been total dedication to taking care of her Dad, she is an only child and I think she is worried about losing me to someone else. He is so understanding of my relationship with her and insists on my spending as much time as I can with her and my grandkids. That is one of the biggest reasons I love him, he wants me to be happy and knows how important my family is to me. We have discussed my skin surgery and he told me it doesn't matter to him but if I want to do it he's going to be with me and take care of me.. We are both lucky women there are so many lonely people in the world and I feel blessed every day.. take care and keep smiling .

Smiles for miles!
JustWatchMe

So how much do I love this post and picture? Thiiiiis muuuuuch!!
You both look adorable!!
This is me and my guy. Also...was not expecting ever finding such a wonderful man but am so grateful that our paths eventually crossed.

What a great picture. I'm so happy for you!
JustWatchMe

Sharpie.
How wonderful! I'm glad you are not alone. Widowhood is a lonely road.

okay here you go. he raises cattle and is a good country guy.. he makes me laugh every day and tells me I am beautiful every single day.
Life has a funny way of changing around. I am so grateful that he came along when he did..

There seem to be less and less of us veteran banders , but it is great to hear liz' inspirational story! She has done a great job helping others be "real" about this surgery. I have told her previously about what a great writer she is....
Truly a life change, not a diet! You were clear that you need less info from this site, but I think it is sometimes exciting to see others FINALLY see a different life... and it can last! That is the biggest difference to me.(oh yeah. It still is work!) but it works!
Good luck sharpie on your surgery. It took me 8 years post op, but really enjoying having a flat stomach profile and also clothing change for size. Please keep us updated! Something new for us a bit more ahem... mature posters.

Liz you and I are about the same. Had my band on January 15, 2013. went to my surgeon on MOnday just for a checkup.. he said you look wonderful you are my poster child..lol. I told him I was dating someone and wanted to have my apron removed. He said great . my surgery is scheduled for April . I had some family coming down in March and wanted to be able to show them around. anyway, I have maintained my weight loss and couldn't' feel better. Extremely happy I did it and would totally do it again . I am not posting as much either but now and again I like to catch up with some of my old banded buddies.

I'm not on here much as most of you are pre surgery or going through the weight loss process. I do pop up now and then just to let you know what's doing in terms of living life post WLS.
I'm four years post surgery and have been in maintenance for about 2 1/2 years. When I do come on the boards, I see posts about what to eat, what not to eat, how much weight has been lost, how much has been gained, and other similar topics. When I was in the early stages of my weight loss journey, i read and posted alot regarding those same issues. Now that I'm further out, I don't focus on the details...I just focus on living my life as a normal sized person with all that entails.
I just wanted to post these two pictures to show the new folks that you can be successful with weight loss. Know that while I'm smiling in the before and after pictures, I was not happy in the before shots because of the issues surrounding my obesity. Also know that I have been, and am still in therapy to address my food addiction and the root causes of my obesity. It's my path and know that I'm not advocating that this should be part of yours.
Again, I'm here just as a reminder that once the newness is over, the weight loss is done, and the emotions settle down....this is the reason I had the surgery. It's about health, mobility, and living my life rather than watching from the sidelines.

OK so I think I found what & how to , I couldn't do it on messages so here I am.

Hello everyone nice to see things turning around for the better for people .
As I have been Mia I try to catch up every once in awhile ,leg is better , went back to work for 3 weeks until I couldn't take anymore of their B.S. so I unfortunately quit .
On the other hand just been busy looking for other employment & with family.
My second Son finally found work & my youngest is almost about to get his Diploma finally & took the couple test he needed to be excepted for the Army so after he gets his Diploma he may go into training so things are pretty good & got a Message from Alex saying Happy Birthday that was nice , I had gained then lost now I'm back at my steady weight , I don't think my body wants me to lose anymore but I will keep trying anyway lol . Even though My Surgeon is very happy with what I have done, I still want to be at my goal but it seems like this last 40 is taking forever .
Well hope everyone has a great rest of the year lol & next year and so on.

Hello everyone nice to see things turning around for the better for people .
As I have been Mia I try to catch up every once in awhile ,leg is better , went back to work for 3 weeks until I couldn't take anymore of their B.S. so I unfortunately quit .
On the other hand just been busy looking for other employment & with family.
My second Son finally found work & my youngest is almost about to get his Diploma finally & took the couple test he needed to be excepted for the Army so after he gets his Diploma he may go into training so things are pretty good & got a Message from Alex saying Happy Birthday that was nice , I had gained then lost now I'm back at my steady weight , I don't think my body wants me to lose anymore but I will keep trying anyway lol . Even though My Surgeon is very happy with what I have done, I still want to be at my goal but it seems like this last 40 is taking forever .
Well hope everyone has a great rest of the year lol & next year and so on.

By the way it takes me forever to find out this group since my phone acts up & I'm not on the desk top much but hopefully it will get easier for me to find.

I'm glad that Gowalking (Liz ) started Banders #7 & for so much more as you all know sometimes I will post & Sometimes I don't but I always have to see what's going on just to make sure & hit like if it's something I may relate to , I am so glad just to be able to move & Love that my oldest said I was skinny but I am not skinny by far like I said I will never be skinny maybe a bit smaller in size than I was 3 years ago , but at least my health is better than it was before , I can't believe how much damage I was doing to my body & health before banding , sometimes I think it's catching up to me , then I realize it's just a minor set back but I am a happy person & VERY HAPPY I GOT BANDED

I don't know what to say about all of you , just that I was laughing so hard I had to pee lol thanks for the smiles this morning.