New Hope

Have you checked out the "Where's the Merry Bandsters of Oregon"? I'm not in Oregon, but I wanted to welcome you to LBT and congratulate you on getting your band. How are you feeling?

Are you still on liquids? It really will get better each day. You'll soon be on here posting how much better you feel than pre-banded. The best thing you can do is walk, walk, walk....gets those gas pains out. A heating pad is good for your shoulder or standing w/ your back to a pulsating shower. (Don't soak in a tub until the incisions are healed.) Also you might try some Mylicon Baby Gas Drops.

Kathy, sounds like it's been very helpful to you! Your 2 year old is learning how to sort clothes and get dressed. Now if he can just get that vacuuming down. Addicted...I'm taking the fifth amendment!

You all are so crazy!! LOL I've thought about doing this, but the expense scared me off. Now hearing about the pain and I guess I'll stick to waxing for awhile. Thanks for sharing! You've got me laughing so hard!

Jamie, those little sips here and there add up. It's very important to get enough fluids in and avoid dehydration.

I joined here about 2 weeks before banding when I was at my lowest point, so I chose 4x4x4 because that's how I saw myself. But after getting my band and starting to lose weight and feel better, I changed it to New Hope, because I finally felt better about life and myself. And it just keeps getting better!

Have you been checked for asthma or sleep apnea? One of the biggest things for this band to work is a life-long commitment from you...to make healthier, smaller size food choices (cut out the junk foods, carbs, starches), and exercise regularly.

Hi, OkieJudy, you might want to start a new thread under introductions and share what you'd like w/us...like how much weight you'd like to use, any ?? about your dr., when you plan on getting your band,etc. More people will notice it and respond to you. Best of luck!

I absentmindedly rub mine sometime...it's my security button. I guess I'm expecting to get 3 wishes. LOL

Corgi, you'll be back on here in no time telling us about how your life has changed..for the better. Sitting in the band dr's office yesterday, several people were waiting for their initial consult. Their comments like, "This is my last hope." "I've tried everything else and nothing has worked." "I'm a failure"... sounded all too familiar. Then I met 2 slender ladies there that I thought were salespersons. One had lost 100#, been banded 3 years. The other had lost 150#, banded 2 years. It's nice to see both sides of the coin. Really makes you appreciate your band all over again!

Rachel, be careful about getting a first fill too soon. You need to be on hard proteins (lean, moist meats and veggies) for a while first...so you can really see how your tummy handles them. Liquids and mushies aren't a true test. And you band needs time to anchor well. Everyone's different, I, personally, waited 2 months. So glad that you're feeling so well so soon. Must be your Dad's good cooking! LOL

That's wonderful, Wade! How much weight would you like to lose? Please let us know when you get a surgical date.

I split a meal w/someone or order an appetizer.

Ryan, I'm so sorry! I hope you get some good answers for Patty. Please take care of yourself and do try to get some rest. (((Hugs)))

Dearest Nancy, I know you have a lot of memories to cherish w/this sweet little guy. You're so lucky to have had such a special friend. (((Hugs)))

Way to go, girl! I know you have great taste in clothes, seeing what you brought to Galveston. I haven't worn any heels in SO long.

You're losing weight, girl! You've said you were down 2 pant sizes! How about joining the weekly scale challenge here? You have the opposite problem from most of us. We can't stay off the scale, so that challenge has been a great way to break a bad habit. How about coming here and "talking" w/us more often? No matter what's bothering you, you will find someone here w/the same problem. You'll also get lots of encouragement and ideas.

I agree, it's NASTY!!! You'll be eating so little, you want something that is worth your while (tastes good).

Rachel, you're getting your sense of humor back! That's a sure sign of healing! Now would you send your Dad to my house for my next surgery? Heck, he can just come and visit...anyone that cooks like that! That's so sweet and I know it means so much to you.

That's great, Penni! Keep up the good job.

bumping for newbies. These are suggestions. Please follow your surgeon's post-op rules.

Ah, teas! Add just a little honey and lemon- wonderful. I think they're great for anything...sleeping, menstrual cramps, stuffy nose, headache, just relaxing. If you're drinking a lot of tea, you'll want to be sure and get decaffeinated. I love Celestial Seasonings Brand. Their "Sleepy Time" tea has camomille in it and works great.

Congratulations! You're a bandster! Best of luck talking to your Mother. Keep drinking that water!

I've never had the excess gas and/or belching that others speak of. I did have the "perculator" sounds going on in my esophagus, but not now.

Food is a little demon, isn't it? It gets us when we're hungry, tired, bored, lonely, happy, sad, depressed -- any time. The band is such a wonderful tool to help us fight those habits. You might start making a list of "non-food" things to do. A lot of times just drinking some water is all you need to do. I still have to work on that one too - some days better than others. I've just about stopped watching tv altogether...all of those food commercials! Best of luck to both of you! You can do this!