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SHE SAID IF SHE WAS 200 SHE WOULD BE OBESE DIDNT SHE. I AM NOT APOLOGISING BECAUSE YOU SAY SO. I DIDNT SAY ANYTHING WRONG. IF YOU DONT LIKE WHAT I POST THEN BLOCK ME. PLEASE DO. BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I MEANT. I WAS NOT SAYING IT TO BE HURTFUL. ARENT YOU DOING THE SAME THING TO ME THAT YOU ARE ACCUSING ME OF PATTY??? I WAS NOT BEING HURTFUL I SAID THAT AT 5'2 200 WOULD STILL BE OBESE AS SHE STATED. YOU ARE WAY OUT OF LINE ACCUSING ME OF SOMETHING I AM NOT. IF YOU DONT LIKE WHAT I POST THEN DONT READ IT.

Keep that positive attitude and you will be good!

Hello,
I had my first fill about 4 weeks ago, and yes I my tummy did feel a little swollen and when I touched my side I could actually feel the port. So what I did was put the icepack on it for about an hour that evening and I was fine by morning. I'm due for another followup/fill next week. Good luck to you. I lost 19 pounds in my first month. I'm truly excited and glad that I had the surgery.

Hey Sussie, what date is your dietary program night? Lauren

OMG!!!!! Work is horrible, so busy and im sick of asking if peeps want tarts or chrissie cakes and rolls in paper or plastic! Honestly the only thing we dont ask is would you like fries with that!
Im 3 weeks out or 21 days. I got my fill on wednesday which was fine. I lost 5kg in the first week. I asked him how big our pouch is and he said only enough to hold a teaspoon cos i said i was confused by the book, so thats why we have to wait between bites. I also asked him what i could eat at work when im starving and he said some nuts, tried it thursday night cos we closed at 9:30pm and it worked. I asked him if i could see the dietician but he said he doesnt place a big emphasis on it, but im so out of ideas on food that im borred with food and i need to understand this band as my last one i could almost eat a full size meal. And plus WE have paid a massive amount to get this after care its even in the book and description of fees.
Oh the duetion helen something, cant remember her last name has a web site that has recipes that i would have never thought of. It doesnt have cals but the only bad thing in some is oil for the pan which spray could subsitute.
Apart from that in the middle of the night im hungry and i have a bottle if Water on my bed side table i have a few skulls and tell myself im full. Im down just over 10kg. With my last band it took me about a year to loose that. So now my depression has gone. And im below 110kg in a while so im pretty happy!
Hope everyone is going well, including the chrissie shopping!!!! Ive got in my head what im going to eat for chrissie lunch, but my brother just told me that i put a 2 cent bet on that my 18 month old nephew will eat 3 times more than me!!!!!!! And im 32!! Hey at least unlike everyone else we wont put on chrissie weight!!! I used to use it as an excuse!!!
Anyways another essay from me, the myans got it wrong, we are still here the world didnt end! Someone will get it right one day!!! Have a fantastic night and even better weekend and i wish everyone a wonderful christmas!!

Good Luck!!

I got banded today. Yea ! I went in at 5:45am and was home by 10:00 am. I feel skinny already lol let me know if I can help

Congratulations and best wishes!

Good Luck!!

Still very punchy from meds but I need to thank oll of you for training me and prepping me to reach the starting line of this marathon.
You are appreciated by my family and me very much.
Can't keep my eyes open but quick update.
Mim and Dad waired at hospital.
Michael oldest, drove and dumped us so he could get Nolan to school.
Tyronw wored today so he coukd have tomorrow to be with me.
Incisions hurt some, gas is bad, but not as bad ad I imagined.
Gas x and swinging ams, heating pad, and wslking around
Works great. ,all bsnded b tips!!!!!!

Well, first I am glad you are exploring your options and wanting to take control of your weight and health. It is a huge challenge many of us face.
That being said, I would hate for you to proceed with the surgery if you are not comfortable doing so. My coworker put it well to me before I had it done and said "this is no silver bullet, but it's as close to one as I can get" as he is 4 years banded. The band will not do all the work but it is a great tool if you work with it.
Speaking of my experience, January 2011 I began looking into the band. My mother had the bypass and I wanted no part of it and didn't know much about the sleeve. I went through some appointments to prep. I had a lot going on personally so I decided to hold off as I knew I wasn't in the right place emotionally to do it and couldn't be focused appropriately. Fast forward to this January, I was in a better place and decided to pursue it again. I had the surgery 7/25 and couldn't be happier. It hasn't been a walk in the park but it has been a Godsend for me.
I had days I was in tears after being banded as the first couple of months I struggled learning to eat differently, and struggled mostly w/ my emotional relationship with food. Before having the surgery, I truly hadn't dieted in years, hadn't exercised and had just "thrown in the towel". Since having this, I am not craving the junk I used to eat. It just went by the wayside. I still have an ocassional treat (in moderation) and that satisfies me. I cannot overeat if I try (not that I do) but my band keeps me in check in that regard.
It does do a lot of the work and as long as you don't cheat it (eating "slider" foods that get past the band easily such as candy, icecream, chips, etc) it is possible to lose most of your excess weight.
The other thing I would like to add is many people feel w/ the band the weight just falls off (like with gastric bypass). There are some people that have this type of results but the typical expected weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week. So, if you do proceed, make sure you have realistic expectations.
Lastly, if there is a seminar and/or support group in your area, I would encourage you to attend to talk to people that have been through it and get real life experience.
Good luck on whatever you choose and to a healthier you.

You can't assume that you are going to fail. Look how many of us have been successful. If you're not 100% sure then wait. You have to go in to this with commitment of 100% for it to work. If you're having that many doubts then put if off for a while til you feel comfortable.

happy thoughts to everyone getting banded today and all this week.. u can handle it.. i am 3 days post op..and it is true each day you will feel better

Time to go!! : )
Check in asap.

Good luck you will do great.

Best wishes... post again to let us know how you are doing!

Awwww! Band day... Looking forward to my new journey. Leaving for hospital in half an hour. Yikes!! It's really happening. Thank-you to all you band people for all the info over the past few weeks, i've been reading anything and everything. I think I'm pretty prepared, well as much as I can be... Wish me luck. ; )

It's unfortunate we cannot pick our relatives. Surround yourself with positive people... You will be stronger for it,

Sorry to hear that hun.. her support should not end because she disagree's with you. Just know, we are all here supporting you!!! I know it's not the same.. but we are all going through this process together. You are going to work hard.. and kick ass at this! show yhour ex bf.. you what can really become of you when you put your mind to something.. and show your mom she has nothing to worry about. **hugs to you**!! You got this girl!! I'll pray for a speedy recovery!! You are going to be awessssome!!

Good Luck back at work tomorrow skuzzie! Take it easy with all those hungry Christmas shoppers!!