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Good topic. I am only at the beginning of my journey but I believe my Doctor and his staff will be there for me for whatever I need. I came to this site to find info on what it's really like to be banded and to make friends that will support me through my journey.
Congratulations on your success Floridays! You are truely an inspiration.

Good topic. I am only at the beginning of my journey but I believe my Doctor and his staff will be there for me for whatever I need. I came to this site to find info on what it's really like to be banded and to make friends that will support me through my journey.
Congratulations on your success Floridays! You are truely an inspiration.

Good topic. I am only at the beginning of my journey but I believe my Doctor and his staff will be there for me for whatever I need. I came to this site to find info on what it's really like to be banded and to make friends that will support me through my journey.
Congratulations on your success Floridays! You are truely an inspiration.

Having been around this site for the past couple of years it has proven to be a great source of motivation for me as I have learned to live with my band. As with many public forums it is comprised with many different personalities and people from all walks of life. But we all have one thing in common... we are fat people wanting to be thin and have found a tool which will help us achieve this goal.
This forum was a great support for me but I never needed it to lose weight. My Dr told me how to do that and I drew from my own motivation the willpower to make it happen.
Some of us are seeking info or just starting out, others are well on their way and many have been successful and want to give back to the band community they way someone gave to them at one time. I fall into the latter catagory. Although I am a pound from my original goal and 11 from my "stretch" goal I am pretty much done with the journey and am now just living my life as a thin person.
But I am still here for several reasons... I enjoy seeing all the excitement and energy of new bandsters. I have been successful and I want to help others make this work for them as I have done...even tho I am not one to coddle or spoon feed.... Additionally I too still have questions about different things and its a great place get honest answers.
But here is where my concern lies... It seems recently I have seen people struggling with all sorts of topics from pre op cheating, eating solids too soon after surgery or being in need of a fill and embarrassed to go to the Dr because they are up a lb or 2..
So it makes me wonder.... are some of the Doctors out there just sub par? Seriously.... while I used this forum alot... I leaned on my Dr for most of my information and instruction. He is wonderful. His staff is effective but of course I was ultimatly responsible for making it happen. Are most Drs like this or are they just there to give you the band and send you on your way? Or on the other hand is it that people think this is some miracle cure and you will be successful with little or no effort? Then when its doesnt work or they struggle the blame gets placed back on the Dr?
I was just curious to hear your take....

I am 52 and once I made the decision to be banded I never looked back. SUrgery was a drastic step for me... it was going to work and I never thought it wouldnt. As I grew out of clothes I donated them. I do not have one stitch of clothing which is too big for me now. I am almost to goal... and I have decided I will never be fat again. Its that simple. I have a tool to help me in the band and I have a scale. I covet both and I will never... I repeat never let myself get out of control again.

The type of band should not matter. The amount in the band should not matter what your friends have doesn't matter. What your doing to live healthy does. All I know is I have a 10 cc band I'm on my 1st fill and have .6 in it is all. I watch what I eat and try to walk every day that's what counts it's not a race. Your the only person that counts its your path 10 months 10 yrs doesn't matter as long as you as you and your doctor are on the same game plan and your making progress.
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I also have to say I am surprised that you even went ahead with the surgery if drinking Water is not an option, as staying hydrated and full, most often means drinking water - flavored or plain. Sounds like 2 weeks in, you are setting yourself up to fail and sabotaging your own success.

I am sorry you are hungry all the time but why the complete disregard of your band? Eating solids 2 weeks after surgery is dangerous unless thats what your dr ordered which I would be surprised to hear. And candy isnt exactly a nutritious selection. Usually during this time its liquids and mushies... did your Dr give you a post op diet?
The band is a tool but you have to put forth the effort. And as much as this sounds like I am being uncaring.... its the honest truth.

Congratulations and best of luck tomorrow! Let us know how it goes :-)

Sounds like a scam, try another doctor. I see mine tomorrow and will ask.

My last supper is still a long ways off...but I've already got it planned! The hubby and I are going to road trip to my favorite restaraunt, Maggianos in San Jose. I'll be having the Veal Raviolis and at least one Grasshopper Martini. This will be followed up by a trip to the tequilla bar a few blocks down. Should be a good night :-)

My last supper is still a long ways off...but I've already got it planned! The hubby and I are going to road trip to my favorite restaraunt, Maggianos in San Jose. I'll be having the Veal Raviolis and at least one Grasshopper Martini. This will be followed up by a trip to the tequilla bar a few blocks down. Should be a good night :-)

Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.

MAJOR happy dance for you!!!

My last supper is still a long ways off...but I've already got it planned! The hubby and I are going to road trip to my favorite restaraunt, Maggianos in San Jose. I'll be having the Veal Raviolis and at least one Grasshopper Martini. This will be followed up by a trip to the tequilla bar a few blocks down. Should be a good night :-)

Love it!

Sounds like the quality of the steak is not tender enough. I always order the highest quality steak, yes I spoil myself.
I would try another type of steak or steakhouse. Good luck.

Goals to reach by December 31st, 2012:
1. Be in Onederland
2. Be on week 6 of Couch to 5k program
3. Be able to rock a little black dress for New Year’s Eve (without wondering if I am making a fool of myself)
I figured if I put them out here into LapBandTalk world, I would hold myself more accountable! What are everyone else's goals to hopefully attain by the end of the year?

Sorry to hear about all your struggles. There should be no reason you cannot ask to see one of the partners. You can express that you would feel more comfortable with either of them. Since they are in the same practice, I would think it should be an option. Don't be afraid or shy about being your own advocate as you are all you've got.
Good luck to you.

I am just starting my journey with my new lap band! I am 11 days post op still on liquids and feeling hopeful and I know there are alot of us just starting out. My question to all you seasoned bandits is – if you could only give ONE piece of advice to a new bandit what would it be? What was the main thing that helped you along the way? I appreciate all your replies

You need serious help, and not from God...

A test? Really? Really?? Baiting people to see who you could get to react negatively??? HOW NICE AND POSITIVE IS THAT?? You must have been very bored this Sunday morning.
I didn't feel my response was negative. I've been stuck. It hurts. I've also had a slipped band... not fun either because it required surgery all over again. I didn't think it called for melodrama nor a "test"!
I think the baiting people is actually worse than the melodrama.

You know what? I have always supported your right to post what you like on here, despite a lot of complaining to the contrary. But to say you posted that as a "test"? How is scaring the crap out of people a good test? And who the heck made you God and gave you the right to test anyone? Scaring newcomers with your drama is complete crap. There are a lot of people honestly afraid of dying from this surgery and they need posts and "tests" like yours like they need a hole in the head .
Before I was just annoyed thinking you were being your usually over-dramatic self. Now I just think you're an irresponsible nutcase who's desperate for attention.

And here I thought you were going to tell us how much the lap band had improved your health! A bit melodramatic for stuck episode! Try not to panic next time, and especially try no to panic the entire membership of LBT!