Uncle Ted

Erricka,
If you haven't done so, have a look at the video provided by 2muchfun in the 2nd post of this thread. I'd been told the same stuff as you've mentioned but it just didn't make sense. The videos really cleared this up.

2MuchFun,
Thanks for this video! I also watched the others associated with it and all I can say is: "Wow - lots of what's in there is counter to what I was told or read earlier". To summarize for others (and to explain my questions and concerns):

There's no "pouch" that holds a meal. Instead the full feeling comes from many iterations of the espophagus squeezing food, bite by bite, through the band which signals satiety to the brain. Makes way more sense.
Drinking during meals is fine, alcohol included. I was under the impression we were to wait 2 hours post meal to drink anything.
3 meals/day or less. Given that I'm supposed to get 1500 cals down, the only way I can see doing so when each should only include 1/2 cup of food is to supplement with Protein drinks and/or alcohol.

If these vids aren't sticky'd, they should be (I didn't see them). Stuff like this is way more useful to me when I understand the what's, why's and how's. Beautiful!
Thanks again!

She insists it's all directions. I don't think that's possible but who am I to argue???

She insists it's all directions. I don't think that's possible but who am I to argue???

she's certain my penis has gotten bigger. No, really. :wub:
I didn't believe it - figured it was just sex talk but it's something that keeps coming, um, up. She's not one to say something she doesn't mean so, at this point, I guess I have to buy it. Doesn't look any different to me though that isn't what she meant, anyway.
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

Count the calories and, if they fit, what the heck? I don't think this experience has to be like prison though time may prove me wrong.

Count the calories and, if they fit, what the heck? I don't think this experience has to be like prison though time may prove me wrong.

Very soon for walking, a month for weights.
I lifted for the first time tonight and it was a real surprise - I'm weak as a kitten! I don't know if it's due to weight loss (I'm only down 25 or so) or lack of carbs.

I've told very few though more than I'd planned - situations arose that caused me to have to come clean.
I plan to wait until I've got something serious to show then I'll tell all. Nothing to hide but I want the story to be as complete as possible, mainly so others who might benefit from this will have proof.

Sorry to hear this - it sounds frustrating.
Please post the name of the doctor along with the clinic. Not only will it be helpful for others considering lapband but it might cause feedback that your provider can see and will take to heart.

Don't lift anything heavier than a jug of Jack Daniels for a week or so. Other than that, follow common sense rules mentioned by Dimps.
Hopefully you have some help from supportive family and friends - if not, try to conscript some. It helps.

Don't lift anything heavier than a jug of Jack Daniels for a week or so. Other than that, follow common sense rules mentioned by Dimps.
Hopefully you have some help from supportive family and friends - if not, try to conscript some. It helps.

I'm four weeks post banding and have run into something unexpected. Although my restriction is pretty much gone in terms of swelling, most every food I want to eat tastes and makes me feel awful. Not nauseous or uncomfortable, just unappealing in a weird sort of way. The best I can describe it is that they just seem wrong to eat. The things I'm talking about are:
most meat except very dry, non-greasy Jerky
any Pasta
any bread
most any other carb

The only things I enjoy at all are Soups, yogurt, Protein Drinks, nuts, raw vegetables and Skinny Cow ice cream treats (I've had two). I tried a taco salad last night, ate two bites and gave it away. It made me feel so strange I wasn't at all hungry once done with it.
Is this common? If so, does it go away or is this my life from now on?

I, for one, appreciate more information, not less. I notice several posts by folks who've yet been banded which I think is great. They need all the info they can get.
Further, I knew nothing about sleeving but I'm inspired by the OPs story and results - gives me more ammo for friends/relatives who are interested.
Well done!!!

Do you have a problem with her posting here? If so, why?

LOL! I think my post was poorly created. My intent was:
1. To be humorous, at least the first and last parts of it. Swing and a miss!
2. To ask if the incisions would eventually scar or just go away.

Do you have a problem with her posting here? If so, why?

Virgo,
I get how you feel. Ditto about 2012 as well - lost my mom, had to put Dad in an Alzheimer's home, blah, blah, blah. I'm glad it's 2013...
I should say I, like many here, have tried every diet in the book. Much short-term successs with no long-term sustainability. I don't know a thing about ths sleeve. My comment are geared for lapband. So...
Having said that, please don't view lap band as the complete answer. I believe it will DEFINITELY help you lose weight if you're truly ready to do so (I'm 3 weeks in and having good results). I do NOT think it will help if you're not emotionally ready for it.
It's great that your husband has been through GB and will certainly be understanding and supportive. Further, folks here will be a big help as well. In the end it really depends on what you can throw at it yourself.

Virgo,
I get how you feel. Ditto about 2012 as well - lost my mom, had to put Dad in an Alzheimer's home, blah, blah, blah. I'm glad it's 2013...
I should say I, like many here, have tried every diet in the book. Much short-term successs with no long-term sustainability. I don't know a thing about ths sleeve. My comment are geared for lapband. So...
Having said that, please don't view lap band as the complete answer. I believe it will DEFINITELY help you lose weight if you're truly ready to do so (I'm 3 weeks in and having good results). I do NOT think it will help if you're not emotionally ready for it.
It's great that your husband has been through GB and will certainly be understanding and supportive. Further, folks here will be a big help as well. In the end it really depends on what you can throw at it yourself.

Own it girl! You're right - after all of this you DO deserve it!
I can't wait until I can feel the same (minus the thong - Daddy don't roll that way).

Own it girl! You're right - after all of this you DO deserve it!
I can't wait until I can feel the same (minus the thong - Daddy don't roll that way).

Own it girl! You're right - after all of this you DO deserve it!
I can't wait until I can feel the same (minus the thong - Daddy don't roll that way).

2MuchFun,
Thanks for this video! I also watched the others associated with it and all I can say is: "Wow - lots of what's in there is counter to what I was told or read earlier". To summarize for others (and to explain my questions and concerns):

There's no "pouch" that holds a meal. Instead the full feeling comes from many iterations of the espophagus squeezing food, bite by bite, through the band which signals satiety to the brain. Makes way more sense.
Drinking during meals is fine, alcohol included. I was under the impression we were to wait 2 hours post meal to drink anything.
3 meals/day or less. Given that I'm supposed to get 1500 cals down, the only way I can see doing so when each should only include 1/2 cup of food is to supplement with Protein drinks and/or alcohol.

If these vids aren't sticky'd, they should be (I didn't see them). Stuff like this is way more useful to me when I understand the what's, why's and how's. Beautiful!
Thanks again!

Or get the liquid version (which I did just a bit ago).
It's amazing just how bad that felt. I wanted to vomit and couldn't - that little sucker stayed wedged and wasn't about to move.

Erricka,
If you haven't done so, have a look at the video provided by 2muchfun in the 2nd post of this thread. I'd been told the same stuff as you've mentioned but it just didn't make sense. The videos really cleared this up.