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funny story about coffee.. went to my lapband doc prior to surgery and was discussing the rules. told him I heard we couldn't have coffee if we had lapband or wls. I told him at my age I didn't have a lot of things left that I enjoyed , like eating, smoking, drinking, or sex (lol). If I had to give up my coffee that was a deal breaker.. he laughed a lot and said I guess you can have coffee. I usually just drink a cup in the morning but I so look forward to it and then every now and then in the afternoons. so, I haven't had any issues with it and I don't intend to give it up .. Glad he told me it was okay.

Like B52 and Bandista I miss Lapbandtalk. I am sure that is why some of our veterans have signed off. It gets very discouraging to have your choice to have lapband talked about negatively all the time. There are a very few of us who still come here for any advice or encouragement. I check in some but mostly get aggrevated. Even though I chose Lapband over the other WLS forums I still get the same ole "My surgery is better than yours" on here. There are many , many successful lapband patients who were here at the beginning but have since moved on. Sadly sometimes change is not for the better and I for one loved the lapband site. I don't think that there are any bad surgeries and I encourage everyone no matter what type of surgery they had or are going to have but my choice should also be respected.

I went to my Surgeon because he had thousands of lapband surgeries performed successfully. He also does sleeve and by pass. I did not want my intestines re-routed and a large portion of my stomach removed or stapled. the sleeve seems to be the flavor of the week, everyone is rushing to get it. I think over time there will be as many issues with the sleeve as people claim there are with the band. no surgery is 100% guaranteed. I chose the band because I wanted an option of removal or revision if needed. the follow up care has been good for me. I haven't had a fill in 6 months or more, haven't had any issues with my band. I have lost what I wanted and slowly , never lost my hair, never had dumping syndrome or malnutrition. I only take 3 Vitamins a day, B12, D3 and a Multivitamin. I am no longer on diabetic meds, high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
I pray that I never have to have my band removed but I will most likely have it replaced if needed. All in all we all have to make the best decision we can for our own health.

funny story about coffee.. went to my lapband doc prior to surgery and was discussing the rules. told him I heard we couldn't have coffee if we had lapband or wls. I told him at my age I didn't have a lot of things left that I enjoyed , like eating, smoking, drinking, or sex (lol). If I had to give up my coffee that was a deal breaker.. he laughed a lot and said I guess you can have coffee. I usually just drink a cup in the morning but I so look forward to it and then every now and then in the afternoons. so, I haven't had any issues with it and I don't intend to give it up .. Glad he told me it was okay.

I am so looking forward to our Panera bread opening soon. I know I will like their turkey chili,, actually Wendy's isn't that bad for you if you get the small chili it's not bad and has a good amount of Protein. I also love chic fil a chicken tortilla Soup in the winter (they only sell it then.). I try to stay away from fried stuff as much as possible. my husband loves anything fried. bet I could fry a shoe and he'd eat it.

I laughed out loud at the last comment "they are a pain in my ass". That is one of my favorite sayings. You know they are right and I even get that sometimes from my daughter who is so happy that I took control of my health . I have to be careful about falling back into old habits too. I am an admitted sugar aholic. When we have Sunday dinners I have been making Desserts or not so healthy meals. So, I know where you are coming from. I would like to lose another 10 lbs before I go on our Alaskan cruise so I am making some changes back to my plan. You can do it too and I think your girls are just so worried about you and love you too much to let you go back ..

I cannot even feel my port, barely have a scar where it is. I suppose it depends on your surgeon but even getting a fill for me has been easy peasy. if you can't sleep because your port hurts you need to get another surgeon or someone to fix it.

Oh Liz I am so happy for you. I would love to go to England one day and Ireland. they are both on my bucket list. How awesome you must feel going from practically immobile to walking everywhere and now traveling England.. Wow what an accomplishment. So very proud of you and yes the lapband works and I am hoping you and I will have ours forever. I too miss some of the old banders.. Catfish, Carolina girl, Missy, Too much fun, are a few that come to mind. But, people move on and continue with life sometimes and probably don't need as much support anymore.. I still peek in to follow some of you and I am so excited to see how well we are doing. I do get to go to Alaska this year finally. had it booked last year, husband had a major heart surgery and cancer so we had to cancel. This year has been better and I think he will be good to go.

I am so looking forward to our Panera bread opening soon. I know I will like their turkey chili,, actually Wendy's isn't that bad for you if you get the small chili it's not bad and has a good amount of Protein. I also love chic fil a chicken tortilla Soup in the winter (they only sell it then.). I try to stay away from fried stuff as much as possible. my husband loves anything fried. bet I could fry a shoe and he'd eat it.

Thanks LIsa. I am thankful that I was healthy and able to be at their wedding.. My new Grandson is serving in Omaha in the Airforce and my Grandaughter is going to attend the University of Nebraska in the Fall.

Julie you look wonderful and happy. Have a wonderful day. Best of everything to your son and new wife.

Oh Liz I am so happy for you. I would love to go to England one day and Ireland. they are both on my bucket list. How awesome you must feel going from practically immobile to walking everywhere and now traveling England.. Wow what an accomplishment. So very proud of you and yes the lapband works and I am hoping you and I will have ours forever. I too miss some of the old banders.. Catfish, Carolina girl, Missy, Too much fun, are a few that come to mind. But, people move on and continue with life sometimes and probably don't need as much support anymore.. I still peek in to follow some of you and I am so excited to see how well we are doing. I do get to go to Alaska this year finally. had it booked last year, husband had a major heart surgery and cancer so we had to cancel. This year has been better and I think he will be good to go.

Thanks LIsa. I am thankful that I was healthy and able to be at their wedding.. My new Grandson is serving in Omaha in the Airforce and my Grandaughter is going to attend the University of Nebraska in the Fall.

Oh Liz I am so happy for you. I would love to go to England one day and Ireland. they are both on my bucket list. How awesome you must feel going from practically immobile to walking everywhere and now traveling England.. Wow what an accomplishment. So very proud of you and yes the lapband works and I am hoping you and I will have ours forever. I too miss some of the old banders.. Catfish, Carolina girl, Missy, Too much fun, are a few that come to mind. But, people move on and continue with life sometimes and probably don't need as much support anymore.. I still peek in to follow some of you and I am so excited to see how well we are doing. I do get to go to Alaska this year finally. had it booked last year, husband had a major heart surgery and cancer so we had to cancel. This year has been better and I think he will be good to go.

I laughed out loud at the last comment "they are a pain in my ass". That is one of my favorite sayings. You know they are right and I even get that sometimes from my daughter who is so happy that I took control of my health . I have to be careful about falling back into old habits too. I am an admitted sugar aholic. When we have Sunday dinners I have been making Desserts or not so healthy meals. So, I know where you are coming from. I would like to lose another 10 lbs before I go on our Alaskan cruise so I am making some changes back to my plan. You can do it too and I think your girls are just so worried about you and love you too much to let you go back ..

I laughed out loud at the last comment "they are a pain in my ass". That is one of my favorite sayings. You know they are right and I even get that sometimes from my daughter who is so happy that I took control of my health . I have to be careful about falling back into old habits too. I am an admitted sugar aholic. When we have Sunday dinners I have been making Desserts or not so healthy meals. So, I know where you are coming from. I would like to lose another 10 lbs before I go on our Alaskan cruise so I am making some changes back to my plan. You can do it too and I think your girls are just so worried about you and love you too much to let you go back ..

what a beautiful day .. You looked wonderful and the bride was gorgeous and the groom was so handsome.. Best day for all.

So happy for you Julie, I hope you took lots of pictures. My granddaughter recently got married and I felt so blessed to be healthy and happy enough to enjoy her wedding day. Thanks to my lapband I was able to look good and feel good for her special day.

I doubt I can out do you girls with your NSV's but I will list a few of mine.. At age 68 1/2 I feel like a kid again. My diabetes is gone, My high blood pressure is gone and my cholesterol is normal. I am happy to park way out in the lot at the store so I can walk. I ride my horse again and can clean my own house without collapsing In a chair. Lord knows it's great to be able to wear normal size clothes and not dread special occasions anymore because of looking like a stuffed sausage. I am looking forward to going to Alaska in August and know that without my band I would not physically be able to enjoy the trip. I promised myself I would ride horses in Alaska . *It's on my bucket list. I hope to continue being healthy and happy as long as possible. I can do all the other things you guys listed like shaving my legs, bathing etc. So happy to see all of these positive Bandsters here , get tired of the negative stuff.

Julie you look wonderful and happy. Have a wonderful day. Best of everything to your son and new wife.

So happy for you Julie, I hope you took lots of pictures. My granddaughter recently got married and I felt so blessed to be healthy and happy enough to enjoy her wedding day. Thanks to my lapband I was able to look good and feel good for her special day.

I doubt I can out do you girls with your NSV's but I will list a few of mine.. At age 68 1/2 I feel like a kid again. My diabetes is gone, My high blood pressure is gone and my cholesterol is normal. I am happy to park way out in the lot at the store so I can walk. I ride my horse again and can clean my own house without collapsing In a chair. Lord knows it's great to be able to wear normal size clothes and not dread special occasions anymore because of looking like a stuffed sausage. I am looking forward to going to Alaska in August and know that without my band I would not physically be able to enjoy the trip. I promised myself I would ride horses in Alaska . *It's on my bucket list. I hope to continue being healthy and happy as long as possible. I can do all the other things you guys listed like shaving my legs, bathing etc. So happy to see all of these positive Bandsters here , get tired of the negative stuff.

He did not want gum because if accidentally swallowed it could become stuck requiring surgery to remove it. I personally was never a gum chewer I trust him completely so if he advises against it I will take is advice.

ask your dr. mine says No Carbonated drinks Ever, No Straws Ever, No gum, No drinking while eating. No Ibuprofen. I have not had a soda in 2 1/2 years but in all fairness Soda was never my issue. doesn't bother me to not drink while eating, you get used to it but I paid my Dr. good money for this surgery, I follow his rules . But, your Dr. is your person who will guide you through your process.

So happy for you Julie, I hope you took lots of pictures. My granddaughter recently got married and I felt so blessed to be healthy and happy enough to enjoy her wedding day. Thanks to my lapband I was able to look good and feel good for her special day.