steph2012

It's interesting to read your posts. I didn't have to complete a psych evaluation...

Congrats & good luck on your journey.

Off topic but B52, I love your posts! You are a wise man & very well written. Back to topic - setbacks happen. As was said, you likely irritated your band & what you did was out of necessity. Maybe next time you go for a fill, because you are use to 1.5 cc's more in your band, maybe you can get more than the standard 0.25 cc's. I'd ask anyway. If not, it'll take a bit of time but you'll get back to your fill level. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.

Same as others - clear liquid (broths/juices) for a few days, then liquids (soups/soft foods with no lumps), followed by puréed food. I think it was something like 20 days before I could eat regular food. But as you said, all surgeon requirements are different, though similar.

I had to buy a pile of turtlenecks & sweaters. Hubby alway teases me & tells me I need to gain some weight. LOL

I tried to make the purée stage as easy as possible. I threw whatever my family were having in the blender. It didn't always look the best but always tasted the same. The only thing I didn't like was Pasta. I found it became too starchy. I puréed chilli, buttered chicken, Soups, etc. Be creative. Remember, variety is the spice of life! It's easier to get through the stage if you are eating tasty food.

Congrats!

I guess that's why they recommend a cup of hot liquid (tea/coffee, etc) before a meal - to warm up & relax the band. I'm not sure I could cope with my band that tight though. I actually find the reverse of your observation to be true... I find my band gets tighter when its hot & humid. Not sure why but it definitely does.

Congrats!

I've been told you would be throwing up violently & in a lot of pain. I think you should be okay. Your mind will be put to ease after your doc appt. Hang in there. I'm sure everything is fine. We all worry like that sometimes.

Try Gas X strips. They really helped to alleviate some of the gas pain for me. Hang tough. It does go away. It was 2 or 3 weeks for me but it does go away. I also became best friends with my heating pad.

I had to have bloodwork, an x-ray & an EKG.

Reed3580 - I too started using the Couch 2 5K Program. OMG, I love it! Never thought I would say that. I have always from the treadmill SO BORING but that program certainly spices it up. Love it! We have something else in common, at the beginning of Week 4, I too found that my inner left knee hurt. I had to stop immediately. I have been off the treadmill for over a week now but planning to hop back on tonight. My plan for now is quite different though, I plan to go back to early Weeks & redo them. As B52 suggested, I think I need to lose a little more weight before my knees are ready to absorb the shock of my body weight. As B52 suggested, on Saturday, I went to The Running Room and had an accessment done to get the proper footwear. I'm hoping that helps. I also plan to do stretches, etc before hoping on the tradmill & starting the warm-up. I dug my heartrate monitor watch out this weekend & plan on using that as well. We bought a Bowflex this weekend. Assembled it last night. I am looking forward to using that as well. Never thought I would be excited about exercise! Glad to see there is someone else out there using the Couch 2 5K Program. It always seems to help when you know you aren't the only one...

Congrats on your successes - you gave up at lot at one time! You are doing great!

You're surgery is over by now & you know exactly what you could expect. I'm sure you are rockin' it! Some people experience discomfort while others have a tougher time. If you are experience pain, ask for meds. Thank God for pain meds. LOL

I would have said that I'd rather not dye young... that should shut them up!

I go on vacation in 20 days. Yay! I'm really looking forward to it. I know this probably isn't what you want to hear but I always cut myself some slack during vacation. Even thin, healthy people tend to gain on vacation. You seem like to have it all under control. Just add in a bit of activity. Enjoy yourself & don't sweat it too much if you gain a couple of lbs. Just get right back on track when you return home. It has been my experience that I lose those vacation lbs quickly.

Absolutely! This procedure & the journey ahead is going to be a big part of your life & his life by default. I included my hubby right from the start. My lapband has affected both our lives in ways that we would never have expected. Because of it, we BOTH are different people & have grown (and shrunk, LOL) together.

I haven't had the same complications as you BUT there is NO way I would have my band removed. I would be too nervous about gaining the weight back. From an economical standpoint, it makes more sense to repair your band but you really have to go with your gut feeling on this. At a minimum, you need to find supportive medical professionals.

MorrieKins, Not that it's relevant to your situation but I was wondering which company you dealt with for your band? I'm from Canada too.

You look hotter now! LOL What have you been doing to tone up?

You HAVE to be comfortable with your doctor. Do some more research. Go with your gut!

Congrats on your decision. Good luck & see you post op!

At the age of 54, you've still have a lot of living to do! Age is just a number & I can tell you, losing this weight, will make you feel even younger. Congrats on your decision & Good luck on your journey!

I think the doubt is a normal part of this process. What you are about to do is a BIG step & I think evaluating & re-evaluting is a prudent thing to do. I have to admit, I did have a little bit of a breakdown a few days after surgery as well, questioning what I had done to myself. I am 2 years out now, down nearly 100 lbs & I can tell you it was the BEST decision I ever made. Just be realistic - the band is a tool and not a magic wand. As soon as you internalize this & accept that the band alone will not be enough, you have to do your part.. the better off you'll be. Follow the guidelines & the lbs will come off!